Katrina’s point of viewI fell in stance as Benny and I circled each other. My fists in front of me. He landed the first blow, and I felt my inside turn as I winced in pain, staggering back.‘Please do not tell me you are going to let an omega beat you’ Sage commented as I tried to gain my composure again.‘Shut up, please. You are not being helpful’ I retorted, starting to circle him again.‘I cannot believe you are going to let him humiliate us like this. I cannot watch this’ She closes her eyes, avoiding watching the little show I was putting on.‘Oh sage, ye of little faith. If we finish it quickly, where is the fun in that?’ I asked her as she glanced back, trying to watch as Benny landed a blow on my face.‘I do not care. Just do not give me the job to heal your bruises because I am not fucking doing it.’ She complained as I threw a punch, and he blew it.He tries to throw a punch with his right hand, but I block it, keeping his hand occupied. I do a back flip, kicking him
Lucius’ point of view“What were you thinking?” I snapped at her as she furrowed her eyebrows looking at me.“I am sorry. But are you not the one who asked people to challenge me if they wanted to be appointed captain?” she raises her brows.‘She is right. It was you’ Zane, my wolf added.“I did. But I did not think you would be foolish enough to accept the challenge knowing that you are injured,” I growled.There is a look of confusion on her face as she covers her breasts, but I cannot but notice all the blue marks on her body.“How did you know about—” She pauses when we hear voices coming towards the tents.“That does not matter. You took a fucking risk, which you should not have,” I fumed as he shook her head in disbelief.I was worried about her and the fact that Ben might have realized she was hurt and used that to his advantage.‘She was holding back. We have seen her fight, and that was just nothing’ Zane echoes on as I stared her down.“I am fine. And broken ribs will heal
Bianca’s point of viewI stood there with my hands in my pockets watching Benny being beaten to a pulp but no other than Katrina and said disdainfully, “Is that all? Benny would not be a puppet arranged by Lucius; would he be?” I asked Xavier who let out an exasperated sigh like I was irritating him with everything I was saying.“What’s that supposed to mean?” I asked him, raising a brow.‘I do not know, Bianca. You have become so obsessed with Katrina that I cannot have a conversation with you without talking about her,’ he complained, putting his hands in his pockets as I watched Katrina try to act like the bigger person.“She is not doing anything to him. She should snap his neck if this is not some show they are putting on,” I added, ignoring him and his little tantrum as I tilted my head, watching him and Katrina.“Right, these people all listen to Lucius. Whoever Lucius tells them to submit to, they will submit to.”“It did not even take her more than ten minutes to get him to y
Katrina’s point of viewTwo days later“So?” Lucius asked me, crossing his arms.I just got back this morning after making my way to the pack. He asked me to check on the details.I looked around the stench of blood filling my nostrils. This tent was so cold and full of bandages.“Um…” I stuttered, not sure I could even manage to sleep in this room. It looks like no one has slept in the bed for days.“Katrina? You said you had something to report?’ he asked me as I nodded my head, swallowing hard.“Well, I do,” I say, shaking my head as he tilts his head, trying to check my face, but my mind is anywhere but here.This place needs someone to clear it up. “Why don’t you let someone learn here?” I turn to him as he sighs heavily, Raising a brow.“Well…” he pauses as he looks at the bandages on the bed and chair. “I don’t think anyone wants a leader who seems to be covered in wounds always,” he says to me, looking away from me. My heart breaks for him because he constantly must deal with
Katrina’s point of viewI finished my training for the day and returned to my tent. I could not keep my mind off that necklace in Lucius’s cabinet.Bianca sneered behind me, “Some people do not even try to pretend. You have ruined the reputation of the Snowpack.”I almost laugh as I turn to look at her. Snowpack? She was worried about the reputation of my pack. How ironic?I turned around and said, “What do you have to do with the reputation of the Snowpack!” Crossing my arms as I raise a brow.“Why are you still pretending to be innocent? I have seen everything. It is only a simple matter for Alpha Lucius to hand over command of the Elite to you,” she says, crossing her arms as she stares me down.I am curious to know if she saw me come out of Lucius’s tent or if it was just her stupid speculations.“Why did you even bother to bring Ben out to play along with you? Do you think that way, the other warriors will be convinced? Do you take everyone for a fool? Do you think people are bli
Bianca’s point of view“No, I must find a way to take back the Elite Warrior!” I thought to myself, biting on my fingernails like I always do when I’m overthinking somethingI needed to speak to Lucius. I know he will be against me if I decide to do it on my own, so I need to get his permission first. I went to Lucius’s room alone but found two men stationed outside his tent. “I demand to see the commander!” I said to them as they looked at each other.“Not now. Come back later” One of them arrogantly dismissed me as I rolled his eyes.“Do it now. I don’t have time to come back tomorrow,” I demanded when Lucius shouted, “Come in!”I entered and found that Lucius was not alone in the pack tent. There were three other captains, but none of them paid any attention to me,“Commander, since you have summoned all the captains to discuss the situation, why didn’t you invite my husband and me to come along?” I asked, my eyes roaming around his private tent, a bed in the corner, a cabinet just
Lucius’s point of view‘Make sure you tell her this time.’ My wolf Zane said as I looked at the door Bianca had just walked through.‘No. She can handle herself’ I said, clenching my fists.‘She can, but last time she was furious because you did not tell her. I could tell from the way her aura’ he advises, but I block him out.After Bianca left, Captain Archer asked me, “Commander, the White-Coat Warriors have been handed over to Katrina, so why did you agree to Bianca’s request? Nowadays, although there are fewer troublemakers in the army, there is still a lot of private gossip, saying that Katrina Snow is not worthy of the position. If Katrina Snow loses...” he pauses, glancing.“Katrina Snow will not lose,” I say confidently. Even though I have never seen Bianca, I know with Katrina’s ability, she can’t lose like that.Since there are still people in the reinforcements who are dissatisfied with Katrina, and there are people who want to humiliate themselves and act stupidly, then
Katrina’s Point of ViewHoly shit! Lucius Grimmwolf is kissing me. His lips are on mine.Fuck.I stand still, unsure how to respond. Should I kiss him back or stand here?This is wrong. This is so wrong on many levels.But why do I feel drawn to him? I lean into his touch, my heart racing even more when he brings his hand to the back of my neck, deepening the kiss,“NO!” I managed to say, pushing him back.I shouldn’t be kissing him; He is my commander, which will confirm all the rumours Bianca has been spreading about me. I can’t risk it.“No! Stop.” I hold out my hand and place it on his chest.Fuck. Why does he have to feel like this when I touch him?I take a step back away from him; he seems so fucking nice, and I know if he weren’t my commander I would have lost myself in his touch.“Forgive me, Katrina. I didn’t…: he pauses.‘Why does he have to be so fucking hot?’ Sage finally says as she surfaces. ‘If you don’t want him, I am happy to block him out for you and take charge’
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