Katrina’s point of viewMy heart throbbed hard as I held him in my hands. His fever was too high.I lifted him off the ground, placing him on the bed, as I turned him around to check what could be wrong.‘It’s a bite from a dark one’ Sage suggested as I flipped him over to his stomach checking around and it was a bite for sure on his back.‘We need to do something. If we don’t—’ I was about to say when someone entered the tent.I turned around and thank god it’s Elide. “Move aside, we don’t have enough time,” she said as I stepped back. She opened her bag, throwing everything on the bed as I stood aside. “It’s a dark one. He was…”‘I know” She says, pouring whatever it was on his wound. She lifted her a scalpel before chanting something things and I saw it turn red.“What the fuck” the words come out without realizing I said it out loud.“Help me hold him,” she says to me as I rush to his side. I take off my shoes and get on the bed. “Hold him,” she says to me. I put my hands on his s
Katrina’s point of view“Are you able to get a clear view?” I asked Joshua, who was crouched down next to me as Noah was receiving the supplies. Trucks lined up, making their way towards camp. My squad’s job was to ensure everything was back at camp.‘Are you okay?’ Sage asked me, her voice laced with concern.‘Of course,’ I retorted.Why should I be bothered by what that asshole thinks? He thinks I sleep with his cousin and his friend, which is fine with me, but I thought friends I meant to trust each other.I do not know why I feel like I have been let down, but I have been here before, and it should not matter.“Is that who I think it is?” Joshua whispered as I saw Thelma passing in the third truck, sitting in the passenger seat.“Thelma? Why is she here?” I narrowed my eyes, thinking of what could make her come all the way here. She should not be here.Something must be wrong back home.I narrowed my eyes looking at the truck which was moving towards camp.‘Thelma?’ I try to lin
Katrina’s point of view“What do you mean? Why would he want you?” Lucius looked confused as I looked at him. Realizing that I might have mentioned something I should not have.“Nothing. I should get going,” I say, bowing my head, meeting Beta Rya’ss eyes as I walk past them. I need to check on Bray.“Kat!” Beta Ryan was suddenly on my heel as I made my way towards my tent. “What Can I help you with? Are you about to tell me my life is more important than that of a kid?” I snapped, clenching my fists tight.“No. I was about to offer to help with cleaning your wound,” he says. My gaze softens as I look around.Seems like everyone heard him because suddenly everyone turned to look at him.He raises his brow as I inhale sharply, shaking my head. “You are injured?” Lucius asks, walking towards us. Suddenly, everyone is worried.“Luna!” Thelma shouted, rushing towards me as I gave her a weak smile. She bowed her head before me as I looked at Beta Ryan.“She will do it. Do not worry” I give
Katrina’s point of view“Your squad? You are Blackwood and your people…” I paused. He stared at me as I swallowed hard, shaking my head.This is exactly where these two want me. Desperate and trying to plead with them, “What did you want in my tent? Were you trying to kill me since your mate failed?” I asked him, as he furrowed his eyebrows.“What are you talking about? What do you mean, my mate failed?” He asked me as I looked into his eyes, looking confused.I held his eyes as he tried to come closer to me, but I took a step back. I know Xavier and clearly; he had no idea that Bianca somehow, while here managed to do something like this.‘We are not sure she is the one who is betraying us. Let us not conclude already,’ Sage tried to reason with me as I exhaled heavily, looking at him.“Listen. I do not have time for this, okay? Do not you come to my tent again because next time I will be reporting you for harassment,” I growled about to walk away but felt drowsy? He tries to touch m
Katrina’s point of view“What did you lie about Katrina?” he asked me as I swallowed hard, pursing my lips together as I looked at him ‘Alpha Lucius” I said staring him down as he sat back, holding my gaze as I looked behind me. “I know your tent is shielded, don’t worry” he assures me as I sigh heavily, looking away from him.“Nothing. I did not lie to you about anything.”He chuckles, rubbing his chin as I purse my lips together, looking at him as he gets up from the chair.“I am sure I heard you clearly when you say that he asked you to lie to me. What is going on, Snow?” he asks me as I swallow hard, looking at him as he closes the space between us.My heart races, standing so close to him. I do not want to lie to him, but this is the only thing I can use against Beta Ryan.Use? I never blackmail people, but suddenly here I am trying to lie my way out of this. I should not lie to him, but I am going to do it either way. “You know what? Forget about. I just hope it will not cost me
Katrina’s point of view“How are you feeling?” I asked Bray about the first thing in the morning as he lowered his head, clearing, avoiding looking at me .“Not going to answer, are we?” I ask him and he swallows, spinning around his dagger. “It wasn’t your fault, bray.” What happened? It was not your fault” I try to reassure him, turning to face him.‘” You almost died. Everyone in the camp is blaming me.”“I was careless and did not think before acting. How is that any of your fault?” I asked him as he was turning to look at me.“Because I am just an omega, and you were clear that I stick to the plan, but I disobeyed you. Instead of doing what you asked me to. I just went on and did my thing. I just—”“You came back for me. Not many people would do that for me, Bray,” I say to him as I bit on my lip, my hand under his chin as I made him look at me. “My father always said what makes someone a better warrior is knowing when to do the right thing. And you, my dear friend, are the
Lucius’s point of view“It seems like I was right. They want to attack you,” Alpha Kieran suggests as I sigh heavily and look at the map.I listen to the different heartbeats in the room, but Katrina seems too calm for this. I look at her, then Ryan. The two of them fucking knew something about this.“It’s a distraction. A way to pull you away from this way so they can finally attack,” another one suggests as I stare at the map.“What do you think would be the reason for them to do this?” I ask them after listening to all of them argue about what we should do.“If you want to kill a snake, cut off its head. If I was planning to win the war, I would attack the only stronghold they have,” Ryan says, coming closer as he stares at the map.“If I attacked this pack here. And here. Everyone would shift their attention there.” He explains, looking at me as Xavier comes close, standing closer to Katrina, who is just a few steps away from Ryan.“If that’s true, then Blackwood and Black Fang wo
Katrina’s point of view“His eyes? What do you mean?” I asked him, pausing in front of him. I looked at his hand, blood dripping from his hand.“Lucius. Let me help then...”“Did he send you here? Is that why you came to me?”“No! I didn’t tell you anything because I was asked to. And because I had to use that to get Bray back to my team. So yes” “Bryan Stormhold?” He knit his brows.“Yes. Him. Listen. I’m so sorry I lied to you, and I wish I Didn’t, but Bray Is my friend, and she didn’t stand a chance in Bianca’s Squad,” I stepped closer to him. He tightens his jaws.“Why? He almost cost you your life. If you can’t train your recruits, then—”“Because people like him are frowned upon. He tries his best every time. Most of my men followed my orders, and he came back to save me, not risk my life,” I explained to him. He inhaled sharply, looking away from me as I paused, hoping he would at least say something now or yell.“But still…”“Yes. I know. I know you probably want to kill me f
Ingrid’s point of viewHe doesn’t want us. He hates us so much and I know it’s because of that woman. A woman who can’t seem to let go of him.‘You can’t blame the luna. It’s our mate who doesn’t want us,’ My wolf Gus retorts. Always the one to come up with a reason. Sometimes I hate her for being such a smartass.‘I can hear you,’ she slaps back.‘Meant for you to hear it,’ I retort. I sink into the chair. Thinking of how I am going to handle this. Lucius is mine. Fated to be mine, but he wants a woman whom he can’t have?“I need to speak with him,” I say, determined. This time, he won’t ignore me. I know he feels the pull between us. Even the way he looks at us says it all.Like when I hugged him this morning. I could feel him lean back on me until that woman had to show up.“Talking to yourself again?” My omega Millie asks walking into the room with her basket of clothes.“Well, thinking about how to win over a man,” I say, turning to her, and she sighs heavily, setting down her ba
Lucius’s point of viewShe won’t fight for us. She doesn’t want to. I wish she thought maybe I was worth it. Worth fighting for, but I guess I am not.People fight for me because they know I can protect them. Others fight for me because of loyalty. No one has ever fought for me because they love me.I had hoped maybe Katrina might fight because she loves me. I sigh heavily, scribbling down on my notepad.“Unfortunately, this should have been communicated to us. Princess Kaelin is like a sister to me. I will not send her there with these conditions,” Cassian snaps.“We are giving you this land. I think it’s safe that she is—”“She is to be treated with respect. I will not have you marrying other women. A mistress or second wife. This treaty is done,” he snaps as Aidan smiles like this is funny. I won’t let my cousin be subjected to that.“I wasn’t suggesting that. I only meant in case she can’t bear children,” he adds as I scoff, shaking my head.“And how are we to know you are not the
Katrina’s point of viewNothing can go wrong. I need it to go well.This is an opportunity for me to enter the rogue pack. I kept quiet the entire time while in the front passenger seat.Xavier is driving in front, and Martin is behind with Gamma Suri, while the other cars are with the delegation of twenty from the rogue king.“I hear Lucius found his mate,” Martin says behind me, breaking the awkward silence. I shift in my seat, glancing towards Xavier, who looks through the rearview, then back at me.“I suppose some people are not that lucky with love,” he says, but I just ignore him. He will try to get to me like his sister. I know it.“It’s not her fault if all the men in her life end up failing to fight for her. I know I would,” Gamma Suri retorts as I raise my eyebrows.“Between her and that psycho. I would pick her. But I guess most men think with their cocks,” she retorts. I gasp, glancing at Xavier, who fidgets in his seat.“That psycho is my sister, you bitch!” Martin retort
Lucius’s point of viewI don’t know how long she keeps driving, but when I finally open my eyes. We are by the border; the car has pulled over, and she is unbuckling her seat belt.“What the fuck, Katrina? I had a meeting with Cassian,” I snap, and she sighs heavily.“I am here to welcome the rogue king. I wasn’t going to be late because you have issues going on in your life,” she says, about to get out of the car, when I grab her wrist.I want to pull her into me and kiss her, but I know all this must be hard for her. “You love me, Katrina.” The words leave my lips. It’s the only assurance I have. It doesn’t matter what is happening. I know she loves me, so that’s enough for me.“So? That means nothing.”“It’s enough for me. Knowing that you love me. Not because of a bond but because you do” I whisper to her and her heart races.“Well, if I had known, you planned all this. I wouldn’t have fallen for you. And also, don’t worry. I am working on falling out of love with you,” she growls
Lucius’s point of view“Katrina.” Her name rolls off my lips like a whisper when I see her walking away from Princess Ingrid.Something tells me Ingrid said something to Katrina. I heard her say she didn’t fight for men. Guess I am included in that.“Gerald, send me the details. Let’s catch up later.” I patted his shoulder and bolted the doors.“Luc!” Ingrid turns to me, a smile on her face, while Katrina walks away.“I was fucking clear. Stay the fuck away from me!” I growled, walking away, but she grabbed my wrist. Her touch sends electricity through me. My heart pounds so hard, and I feel my palms getting sweaty.“Don’t you fucking touch me!”“Please. I know you feel it. I know you feel this pulls between us,” she said pleadingly says, but trying to touch me, but I yank her hand away from her grip.“I was clear. I want nothing with you. I don’t want a bond with you.” I spun on my heel, ready to leave.“Is it because of her?” she asks.I stopped in my tracks. Taking a moment, before
Katrina’s point of viewI’m his mate. The woman he wrongfully marked and sent to the goddess, but somehow, I was brought back to life.Three people knew what happened: my father, Lucius, and the witch who performed the spell to bring me back and erase my memories.But who is she? Why can’t I remember her face? I inwardly ask myself as I make my way towards the palace. It’s the first time in seven days that I will probably be here, but Aidan insisted he would feel better if I were here.So here I am playing bodyguard to beta Aidan, but I also didn’t expect to find Lucius and his ‘Mate’ here cuddling.‘He is ours! She can’t have him,’ Sage fumes.I don’t know where I stand, but he isn’t ours.He never was.My heart never learns.“Katrina!” I hear him shout behind me, but I don’t stop and head for the drawing room. I don’t want to hear his excuses.“Katrina!” he tries to touch me, but I spin on my heel, slapping him across the face. The sound of my hand connecting with his cheek echoed i
Lucius’s point of view“Wow. Okay, this is too much to process,” Cassian says to me as I nod my head, throwing back my head.“Fuck Lucius. How could you be so reckless?”“I don’t know. Zane isn’t exactly someone I can rein in. He was a beast back there and everything he wanted he got,” I snap, sitting up and burying my face in my hands.‘So, this is my fault?’‘Fuck yes.’‘Really? Cause I told you not to tell her, and you didn’t listen. If there’s anyone to blame. It’s you,’ he shoots back.Of course, it is.“Still, Lucius. It was reckless and stupid.”“It was all Zane.”‘So, I am stupid? I will not let him insult us anymore’ Zane growls, and Cassian shakes his head before coming to sit in front of me.“She asked to be part of the team escorting Kaelin to the rogue pack. Any reason she is doing that?” He asks me as I shake my head.“Probably to get away from here as soon as possible,” I mutter, rubbing my face. It’s been a fucking week, and I haven’t seen or even bumped into her. She’
Katrina’s point of view“You are my mate, Katrina. This mark you carry is mine.” Lucius’s voice fills my head, a knowing smile on his lips as he thrusts deep into me.“Yours,” I whisper before digging my canines in his spot. I can’t help but smile.This is what I want to be loved. To be his.For the world to know, I carry his mark. So, tell me why someone is ruining my dream.“We are losing her!” someone shouts, his voice laced with panic and fear. A muffled voice comes barking instructions, and my head feels heavy, and I can’t open my eyes.‘Lucius?’ I try to link to him, but there’s a void. It’s dark. I can’t feel him.‘Sage?’ I call to my wolf, but she is distant. I can’t feel her. Panic courses through my veins. I’m drowning in darkness.A dark void.I have been here before. It’s a familiar place.Dad.I smile when I see him staring at a small light on the other side.“I shouldn’t have lied to you.” His voice comes, but I can’t see his face. “He was yours, but the law can’t allow
Katrina’s point of view“Lucius, you are not making any sense,” I say, but the words come out like a whisper. I have always wondered why I seemed to link with him alone and no one else, but I never gave myself time to ponder it too much.“You shouldn’t say things like that. You know, right?” I say with a sad smile, and he lowers his head, bringing the entire bottle of whiskey to his lips.“What’s this, Lucius?”My questions are met with silence and rather a loud throbbing of his heart. He tightens his jaw, his lisp quivering when he lifts his gaze to meet mine.His eyes linger on my lips, but he sniffles back, shaking his head.“That woman is not my mate,” he says, but it was clear there. Even though he tried to hurt her, he was still her mate. They are fated to be each other’s mate.“Luc...”“She is not my mate.” He pauses, taking a moment. He closes his eyes like he is counting to ten before continuing. “You are my mate.”The silence is deafening. I just stare at him. He must think