Lucius’s point of viewShe spent the night with Bolton.Fuck!I tried to look for her last night, but she wasn’t anywhere near the party. No wonder I couldn’t find him as well.“Are we okay?” Noah asked, walking into my tent as I wrapped a bandage around my knuckles.“What do you think?” I asked him, staring into the mirror. “There’s something you need to know.”“If it’s about Katrina, I am not interested” I turned, and grabbed my black jacket about to walk away but he blocked my way.“It’s pretty much about Katrina. So why don’t you follow me?” He asks,I have no business listening to what he has to say about her. It’s like every time I take a step towards her, she takes two steps towards Bolton.And that fucker was using her with Cassian, but I can’t do anything about it because she chose this path.“For fuck’s sake, will you stop acting like a fucking child and follow me?” He growled. I raise a brow, but before I say anything, he is leading the way out of the tent. I follow him beh
Katrina’s Point of ViewI stood by, watching him as everyone gave their briefings about the last three days, but there was no mention of the attack last night on me.It was like everything was moving so fast. From the attacks in Silver Ridge to the one Bianca is about to lead.“Deputy Commander? How many men can you spare?” Lucius suddenly asked me, bringing me back from my train of thought. “Well, we can give her fifty men. Considering we are also dealing with evacuating Civilians” I say to him as he pauses, bringing his hand to his jaw, gently stroking it.“Evacuating? I thought that it was ensuring their safety. Where will we take over five hundred civilians?” Bianca asked, “And what makes you think they will not turn on us once we attack their pack?” “Because they are hostages.” I retorted, and she chuckled dryly, shaking her head.“People form bonds. Do you think they will just stand and watch you kill the people who have been their families?”“What would you rather do, Captain?
Katrina’s Point of ViewRogue King sent his strongest subordinate, Gamma Suri, to the Crescent Pack to fight us. “Rumour has it that Gamma Suri is said to be the future mate of Alpha King’s son and that she wants to avenge her fiancé.”‘So, we don’t know if she is his daughter-in-law?” I asked him to wonder if this was all about revenge for her or the fact that she is one of the strongest women out there who is just bloodthirsty.“Can’t tell. But the Rogue King trusts her even to let her lead his armies” He explains to me as I pursed my lips nodding my head. If it’s revenge, she seeks then surely, she will stop at nothing.My father fought her father, and I have seen her fight before. This was not looking good for us. We were screwed.“If really Alpha Bruno is dead, then...” I paused, looking into his eyes, as he stepped back, putting his hands in his pockets. “This forces the Alpha King to send reinforcements. In this case, Bianca and Xavier, who have just been rewarded, will become
Xavier’s point of view“Hey baby,” I said to Bianca who was busy getting ready. She sighs, grabbing her bag and things about to turn away.“Baby please” I plead with her, trying to stop her before she walks away. She is still furious about the fact that Katrina is the Deputy commander.“What do you want, Xavier? You got what you wanted, didn’t you?” She snapped as I swallowed hard. How could she think that I wanted her to lose to Katrina?“You think I don’t see how you look at her? Or how you looked at her during my challenge? I am not fucking blind, Xavi,” she said to me, grabbing her coat as I stand in front of her.“You know that’s not true. I chose you and will always choose you over her,” I tried to convince her, but I was just trying to convince myself.If only I had waited longer. Katrina would have shown her true self to me. And I would have been with her.“Really? Then why did you get upset last night when she was with Lucius?” She asks me.I freeze. I don’t know why I got fu
Katrina’s point of view“So, what does everyone think?” I ask, my hand in my pocket, as I look at the more than fifty men in the command centre getting instructions about the attack.We are finally going to war. I am nervous. I have always done this with Dad, but this was different. I was leading these men, and their lives were my responsibility.Joshua gives me an affirmative nod. When he came back two days ago, he told me about How Bianca wasn’t willing to let the Civilians go despite some of them being slaves.I catch Xavier walking into the room, and I do a once-over before shifting my attention back to the leaders.“Five hundred white-coat soldiers. Half of them will attack and half will defend. Gerald, you and your men will be stationed here. You will only attack once Josh gives the signal.” I said to Gerald, who nodded his he.Xavier just stared at me, as if he was getting to know me all over again. His gaze piercing as I walk around, pointing to the map behind me.“Alpha Xavie
Xavier’s point of viewBianca.I froze, looking at her as I let go of Katrina, who glanced at me“Katrina Snow, what are you doing with my husband?” She fumed as Katrina moved past her, But Bianca blocked her way again. “What the hell is going on?” She asked, “I knew it! I knew that eventually, I would find this” Katrina rolled her eyes at me and said, “Your wife, you explain it yourself.” And turned her head and left.Bianca tried to catch up with her, “Katrina, how dare you try to seduce my husband — “Coming out of the tent everyone turned to look at us.“Katrina! I am fucking talking to you!” Bianca growled, trying to go after Katrina, but I grabbed her hand, dragging her back to me.“What’s wrong with you? We’re attacking the border tomorrow, and I was discussing strategy with her!” I snapped.“I am fucking tired of this shit!” I fumed.“Really? I find you holding her and you tell me you are tired? What the fuck, Xavier?”“I was fucking discussing strategy with her. Nothing fucki
Katrina’s point of viewOn the day of the war, everyone gathered at the border of the Crescent Pack. My heart pounded as I saw the lights down the hill.‘Ready to have a field day?’ Sage, my wolf asked, sounding a bit too excited considering we were going to war, and we might die in this battle.‘I don’t know. It feels different being back on the front line again after so long’ I say, looking over my shoulder as I check Thelma if she is still holding the line I told her on the upper hill.‘Goddess guide us’ I said a prayer as Sage smiled.‘She will. We should not have to worry about anything. Soon this will be over, and we will be heading back home,’ she reassured me, but I was not sure that we would go back home.“Katrina” Lucius Shouted coming towards me as I snapped my head towards him.“Are your men in position?” he asks me and I nod my head, my heart racing as I look at him. He seems so calm about what is waiting for us miles.“Joshua and his men are in position. Theo as well
Lucius’s point of viewThat shriek!I could recognise that voice anywhere. What happened to Katrina?‘She is fine’ Zane, my wolf echoes as I try to fight off the wolves who are charging towards me. I cannot keep my emotions in check. Every time I move further away, my mind travels back to Katrina’s screams.Her plan was working, and we were pushing the rogues back, but what worries me is that I cannot see Gamma Suri.What if we were wrong? I throw the body of the rogue on the ground before charging again after the other rogue. ‘We are not. It is exactly as we had predicted. If Gamma Suri was looking for Bianca, then too bad for her’ Zane growled as we went through the rogue pushing further into the crescent pack. We were finally gaining more ground.‘Do you think if The King’s Beta died there’s a chance of us getting Katrina?’ Zane asked as I lunged at the wolf in front of me, ripping out his heart and he fell to the ground, groaning in pain.‘I don’t know. Why do you ask?’ I asked
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
Lucius’s point of viewMate? Someone was trying to fucking me over. I had enough of all of this shit. It was either I tell Katrina the truth or I would never be able to.“Lucius. You’re scaring me” she whispered after I pulled over at the curb in front of my condo. “I can’t do this” She shakes her head, but I offer her my hand.“I know it seems like things are not making sense, but just this once, Katrina. Trust me,” I insist, not sure how the fuck I am going to do this, but I know I have to do it.She stares at my hand before placing hers. “I hope you have a better explanation for this,” she steps out. And I take her hand, leading her into the building.I was going to show her everything. I don’t know how she would take it, but I was going to do it. She kept staring up at me as I led the way into the house.Once we get into the house. I led her to the kitchen, grabbing a bottle of whiskey.“Want a glass?” I offer, but she declines.“Lucius, you are scaring me. What’s wrong?” she asks
Katrina’s point of viewOh Goddess! He is going to kill her. Lucius will kill his mate.“You are not my mate! Tell me who sent you?” He demanded, his voice cold.“I am—”“You lie to me, and I will rip out your throat right now!” he growled, and she gasped for air, looking at me pleadingly, tears in her eyes as I stepped back.“Help me.” Her voice came out pleadingly, so soft and desperate.My heart pounded against my chest as I shook my head, walking towards Lucius.“Lucius,” I whispered, tears falling from my eyes as I placed my sweaty, tear-stained hand on his shoulder. He turned to look at me, his eyes flickering between colors.“Let her go.”“I will fucking drop her dead right now” he growled as I shook my head, choking back a sob. How did I find myself in the same position twice now?“You can’t!”“Yes, I can,” he growled, the finality in his voice sending a shiver down my spine. He plans to kill his mate.‘You need to stop him.’ Sage echoes, panic coursing through me as I close m
Lucius’s point of viewMorning Dew. Fresh rain filled my nostrils. Katina’s scent.I snapped my head towards the holding cells. Zane stirred in my mind wanting to make a run for the cells.But when I walked into the little waiting area, my eyes were not drawn to Katrina. It was a woman I had never seen before.She had all the scents Katrina had. “mate” the lips left her plumps lips immediately I walked into the room.Blonde shoulder-length hair with hazel green eyes and a sharp nose. “No,” I shook my head.“What?” She raised her thick brows as I stepped back.“You can’t be…” The words left my lips just as Katrina walked in, her eyes on me, then back to the woman.“No. Don’t come closer to me,” I warned, my heart racing so fast. I wanted to run to her and hold her close to me, taking in her scent.“I am your mate, Lucius.” She whispered, coming closer to me.My eyes snapped to Katrina, whose eyes widened like she had just seen a ghost. Heart drumming so loud, tears filling her beautifu
Katrina’s point of viewWhen I arrived at the barracks, I thought of what I would say to her or do, but now that I was here standing by the door watching her how she was sitting on the floor, knees to her chest and arms curled around them. I felt sorry for her.“What do you want, Katrina?” She asked me as I smiled, walking into the room.“You know he was only twenty-three,” I started, walking towards the window as I looked out towards the training ground.“He wanted to have three kids. Live on a farm and grow things.” I say before turning to her, and she just stares blankly at me with no remorse in her eyes.There was silence in the room, and I could hear her heart pounding so loudly, but she was doing a good job of keeping it together. Go on. Act tough all you want. By the time I am done with you, you will regret ever laying your hands on him.“I should kill you,” I start, and she stills. “But I won’t.”She swallows as I walk towards the screen. “Because death is the easiest way out
Katrina’s point of viewThe priestess went on with the funeral proceedings. Talking about life as a wolf and warrior, Becky gave her speech about how she only knew him for a few months, but felt like they had known each other for the rest of their lives. Then Bray and Taylor also paid their tribute.“You ready?” Lucius whispered as I got up, taking the few cards, I wrote my speech getting up.He walked me to the front as my eyes roamed around white coat warriors, snowpack, and other people I couldn’t recognize, who filled the chairs.My eyes went to the back and noticed Martin was here, and just at the end of the other aisle was Xavier, but looking behind him, I noticed another man standing by the trees with a hoodie. His head lowered.‘He didn’t want to attract a lot of people to him,’ Lucius linked to me.Cassian.He came.“Umm…” I started looking at Bray and Becky before putting the cards aside, then looked at everyone.“Joshua, to me, wasn’t just a warrior. He was my brother. When
Katrina’s point of view“Do we know if he had any family?” Noah asked Becky, who was having a cup of tea later in the evening by the countertop.“Seriously, Noah? He just died,” she snapped.“It’s the procedure. I have to—” he stuttered,“He didn’t. His parents left him on a training ground when he was two days old. He didn’t have a pack. Stayed in snowpack for a while, ” I say to him, and he turns to look at me.“Give me a minute,” I said to him, walking into my room, then came back with a file. “it’s his papers,” I say to him and Becky glances at me then back at Noah.“Katrina, this is…”Yes. I planned to make him officially part of the Snow pack, just like the rest of them. “Did you...” Becky paused, looking at the documents.“I planned to ask you guys the other night. It’s what Willow had been working on,” I explained. Her lips parted to say something, but she just burst out crying, covering her mouth.“He always wanted to belong, and that bitch took him away. I should kill her.”