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
Lucius’s point of view‘What the hell is wrong with you?’ My wolf Zane was fuming immediately after Katrina left the tent.‘I’m trying to do the right thing’“By proposing a challenge which she won the first time?’ He asked me as I looked at the wound in my hand. It was not closing up and blood was still coming out.‘She won, but people will never respect her because Ryan fucking intervened. So, this is the only way’ I growled when I picked up Elide’s scent behind me.‘Commander?’ She tried to link to me as I smiled.She walked in, still in her usual white tunic and brown boots.“Elide. Come on in.” I gestured for her to walk in as she looked around the room, then my blood on the floor. Her lips parted to say something.“Before you say anything. It is not as bad as it looks. Just a minor cut,” I lifted a finger as he came closer.“Captain Snow was worried about you. She had to come looking for me,” she explains, coming closer to where I am standing.I smile as she gestures for me
Katrina’s point of viewThree days LaterI threw a punch and it landed on Bianca’s jaw. She turned her head, blood splattering from her mouth as she staggered back.“Bianca, do you want to keep fighting, or do you want to admit defeat?” I asked her,she was losing a lot of blood as she shook her head.“There is no way I am fucking giving up now. I would never admit defeat” she growled proudly, wiping the blood from her mouth with the back of her hand.This was honestly getting tiring. Beta Ryan was pissed when he found just like the other captains who claimed I won before.“Katrina, how can you fight like that?” She asked me as she tried to come towards me. She threw punches, but I blocked them without breaking a sweat before I punched her in her stomach, sending her staggering back again as she fell to the ground.Xavier rushes up and holds Bianca worriedly. "Are you okay?”“Yield!” I shouted, gripping her as she shifted into her wolf, lunging at me. I gasped, falling back.“Kat, wat
Xavier’s point of viewI stood after the fight, holding Bianca as I watched Lucius and Katrina look deeply into each other’s eyes. What the fuck was happening here? Immediately, she shifted. He was rushing to her side like a mate protecting his Luna.Now this fucking show they are putting on for everyone. I clenched my jaw, seeing how she stared at him.Her eyes softened as she smiled at him. She was not bleeding like Bianca, who I was holding by the shoulders.I never realised she was this good. When did she ever get the time to train? I always thought I wanted a woman who could stand up for herself, and Katrina was not the one.‘Bianca is not what I thought she was, and I cannot believe I’ve been blinded by her all this time! I have forgotten how good Kat is.’ I inwardly thought as I looked at Katrina and Lucius fucking Grimm wolf.But the biggest blow was not that they were acting like two lovebirds. It is how he announced that deputy commander.“No! No! it cannot be!” Bianca hisse
Bianca’s point of viewI cannot believe all the work I did to make it as a Gamma from nothing to commanding an army, only to lose to Snow.Katrina Fucking Snow.I was fucking right when I said she was sleeping with Lucius, but no one believed me. But her agility once she shifted. There was something.“Captain” Dave came to my side as I glanced at him before drinking from my bottle of whiskey again, enjoying the burn in my throat down to my stomach.“Yes Dave”“I was wondering if you need—““It is fine, Dave. Just keep an eye on those two for now” I say to him before moving away from him and making my way towards my other men.“So now we have to report to Katrina? What is this the commander is playing at?” one of my omegas asked while glaring at Katrina.They had seen how hard I worked to be here. The sacrifices only to be subjected to working under Katrina Snow. I let out a heavy sigh, glaring at her as she stepped away from Lucius, making her way towards the other side of the tent.I
Katrina’s Point of View“What? You can’t…” I lift my gaze to him, but his standing so close that if I just move an inch closer, my lips might touch his.My heart races as I close my eyes. ‘Sage, please save me’ I link to her hoping she can do that little trick she does with slowing down my heart rate.I clear my throat, trying to move away from him, and he takes a step back and then another step. “ Not only do we have a mole among us but a traitor” He swallows, my eyes roam around when I catch Bianca watching us with Xavier.‘Well, your mate looks pissed’ Sage remarks,Xavier has his fists clenched, his eyes darkening as he stares me down. “I should go,” I say to Lucius as he grabs my hand before I can leave.My eyes go to our hands. I feel shivers down my spine.My hand in his feels so small.“We need to find a way how to deal with this. No one can know” He whispers as I nod my head before taking my hand from him.“We have spectators,” I whisper,“I know” his lips turn up into a sm
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