Lucius’s point of viewI thought that the sacrifice of her father and brother was already her greatest tragedy, but I never imagined that her entire pack was slaughtered and her mate went back on his oath to wed someone else.How has she gotten through this?I didn’t expect things to turn out like this.I saw Bianca pounce on Kat, and before I knew it, I was in front of Katrina. Trying to get Bianca off Katrina, but she threw another punch.“That’s enough!” I ordered, trying to get them to stop her from attacking Katrina. I couldn’t just stand by anymore.If she tries to hurt her again, don’t think Zane would stand byXavier took a step forward too “Get your fucking hands off my mate!” He growled, pushing me off Bianca who was pouncing on Katrina.He threw a punch, but I blocked it. And we locked our fists in a stand-off to protect our mates. “Rip off their heads for touching her,” Zane, my wolf, growled inwardly.Xavier threw another punch in an attempt to punch me, but I blocked it
Katrina's Point of View‘Kat, why didn’t you tell us about such an important matter?’ one of the captains said sadly. I remember that he used to come to visit my father a lot.I lower my head in shame, stroking my hands together. It felt so awkward in here after that incident with Xavier and Bianca.I don’t know if they really left or are just hanging outside the tent to cool down a bit, but I would honestly prefer it if they left.“How did you carry on all by yourself?” Joshua asked me as I smiled softly, looking at them.It has been had the past few years, but I don’t need anyone’s pity.“After your father and brother died in battle, even your mother and everyone in Snow were gone. How were you going to rebuild a Pack all by yourself?” Theo asked, concern in his voice as he walked towards me.I held back my tears and lowered my head. If my family were still alive, who would dare treat me like this? I would rather never grow up and just be the Kat in my family’s eyes.“And what the f
Katrina’s point of view“How dare he! Blackwood is so hypocritical, bullying you like this and putting you through so much misery!’‘ After hearing the whole story, Lucius angrily crushed the glass in his hand.I raised a brow looking at him, clenching tight to the glass in his hand.“Not the kind of reaction we expected, right?” Sage was just as shocked as I was, her amber orbs, widened as I lowered my head.“How could he even stand there acting like you are the one who betrayed him?” He was fuming. I have seen Lucius furious, but this was new to me.I didn’t know how to react to this. “That’s new, really”“It wasn’t that traumatic after all” I sheepishly smiled, wiping the tears from the slits of my eyes and looking at him as he got up from the chair, pacing about in the roomI had thought that the scars I would carry with me for the rest of my life would never heal. After I revealed what had happened, I felt a lot better.“Maybe it’s because we only did it because of duty,” Sage sug
Xavier’s Point of View“How dare he? How dare he throw us out because of her?” Bianca was fuming when we left the tents. I sighed heavily.I was getting exhausted by her constant complaints. And now she dared to question Lucius?“We came to help. Why would you try to go against Alpha Lucius’s command?” I asked her as we walked out of the command tent.“We are the ones who brought the White-Coat Warriors here! Why should Katrina be in charge?” She snapped, pacing around, but I just stared at her.This was a losing battle she was getting into. Alpha Lucius isn’t someone who takes kindly to insubordination. He loathes people who don’t take well to command.“Alpha Lucius is biased!” accused.“Watch your mouth, Bibi. Most men here would fall on a sword for that man.” I sneered through gritted teeth as I went closer to her and she looked at me like I was crazy.“I’m sure you must be happy to see her again, right? I’m sure that’s why you decided to plead so you could be with her”“Not this a
Katrina’s point of viewI walked out of Lucius tented and all I could hear were moans. Everyone turned to look at me as I clenched my hand tight, thinking of what Bianca and Xavier were doing.The days I spent back at Blackwood before I left, I heard this.“Fuck... Couldn’t they wait for a few minutes or try to fucking put the shield up?” Theo muttered as he came to stand next to me.“Or I could fucking put them in their place,” Joshua suggested coming to stand on my other side, folding his arms.I shook my head before making my way out of camp, trying to find myself something to do. I wasn’t going to stand here and listen to them moaning.‘Shame. He rejected her and he comes to fuck his mate in the face’ Murmurs filled behind me as I tried to find myself in the sparring grounds.‘Maybe she wasn’t that good in bed’ some man said. Judging from the accent, he had to be from Black Fang.‘Rumour has it. She is like an old lady. Her waist doesn’t move for shit,’ one of them laughed.‘I hea
Lucius’ point of view I walked with her through the forest while she kept her eyes out. My eyes took time to take in her beautiful face. She was beautiful. My eyes trailed down to her throat as she looked up at the trees. Then, narrowing her eyes, the way she bit her lips made my heart flutter. ‘Dumbass.’ Zane echoed, but I decided to listen to him ‘Her mother is dead. We might as well as just claim her already’ he added, but I know better than listen to Zane. ‘No. I will not jeopardise everything she is working for just because we are greedy, and you just want to claim her. Forget it,’ I retorted. “What are you thinking?” I asked, walking towards her as she took out her spear. “It’s too quiet” she whispered to me as I furrowed my eyebrows. She was right. There was no sign of birds. “So?’ I asked her as she looked at me before holding her neck. “Either a boar or we might be in trouble” “Good guess,” I said to her, walking past her as I sniffled the air. She was right, it w
Xavier’s point of view“This is suicide” Bianca complained as we headed back to our tent. It was almost dinnertime and from what I heard, we all must line up for food regardless of rank.“You are the one who wanted to stay and prove yourself to him.” I retorted, trying to find something can change into.“I know. But I can hundred per cent assure you that Bitch Katrina had something to do with this. It’s just can’t be coincidental.” She complained.I almost want to roll my eyes. I’m getting tired of how everything is always someone’s fault. I grab a towel and some things to use for my shower.“Where are you going?” she asks me, raising a brow.I pause in my steps, turning to face her. “I need to freshen up. Want to join me?”“No. I need to find out why his sending me on this fucking suicide mission. He plans on getting me killed,”
Bianca’s point of view“So, what do you think?” I asked my right-hand man, Dave.He checks over his shoulder before responding. “Some men don’t trust her and some think she is just an entitled brat who wants to enjoy her father’s glory,” He explained to me as I nodded my head. This was good.It was good for me.“Do you think that might work in our favour?” I asked him, as he nodded his head.“I don’t doubt that not even for a minute. Some of them are willing to stand for you. But we need to act fast,” he said to me as I nodded my head/“And Lucius? Can we—”“Apart from his alleged affair with her? The man is clean.”“He can’t be clean. Everyone has a secret to keep. We just must look even harder,” I said to him, pursing my lips together, thinking of what to do next.“We could try to look into his past relationships but his so secretive,” he said to me as I bit my lower lip.“That’s fine. We can deal with that later. For now, I need to find out what I can trust and who is against her.
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