Lucius’s Point of View“I am not marrying that woman you are thinking of!” I stormed into Cassian’s office immediately after I followed him behind.He sighed heavily, signing whatever he was working on before shifting his attention to me.“Of course you are. You are single and wealthy. Gamma Suri will be— ““Gamma Suri? You are joking”He scoffs before sitting back in the chair. “Do I look like a joke to you?” He asked me.“This isn’t about uniting the two packs. This is about Katrina, isn’t it?” I ask him, and he doesn’t even bother denying it as he smiles before leaning forward.“You will marry Gamma Suri. I hear she is good in battle and has never been— ““Fuck No! You want to unite your Kingdom, marry her yourself”He sits back, staring at me while I pace around in front of him, but my eyes go out the window. What the hell is Bolton doing with Katrina? Something like possessiveness comes over me, and I want to go and take his hands off her.He can’t be touching her. She was mine a
**Katrina’s point of view“Who did you have in mind when you wore this dress?” his throaty voice comes as he kisses my neck.My breath hitches, my heart drumming so loud.“No one,” I whisper, but he scoffs, bringing his hand to my leg, and gently stroking my thigh. “Liar”Of course, I wore this dress thinking of him. I wanted to see that fire in his eyes when he looked at me.For some stupid reason, I find myself every time wanting him to look at me like I am the only woman in the room.“Do you know what I do to people who lie to me?” He asks me, his hand coming up as I close my eyes.Probably torture them.I nod.He smirks. “Then you know what I will do to you” He whispers, kissing my neck as his hand moves to my front, cupping my pussy.Using his feet, he pushes one of my legs aside, parting my legs as he slides his hand into my thong.“Turn around and look at how hot you look” he turns me around to face the mirror in front of me.I should pull away from him. I should kick him and
Cassian’s Point of View“Why are you doing this, Cas?” Ryan asked me as I looked around the room where the dinner was taking place.“You want to ask me that right now?” I ask him and he shrugs.“There is a shield around us. Why are you—”“Because I can,” I say and with that, I walk away from him. ‘Get me Katrina. I need to see her before dinner’ I link to Ryan making my way to the balcony.“Alpha King” Xavier bows before me as I walk past him and a few other people that I cannot recognise.‘What do you plan to do with her?’ My wolf asks me as I stare out the window. Lucius has his arms around her, and she stands there, letting him touch her.I clench my fists so tight as I take a deep breath.She is mine.His words play in my mind.“I thought you had that thing there sorted out” Princess Ellie asked me, coming to stand next to me as I swallowed hard, turning to her.“Why should I? He is your son. Not really my problem,” I shrug, and she turns to look at me.“Does not look like it is n
Katrina’s Point of View“So how was the dinner last night?” Bray Asks me the next day as I make myself a protein shake after coming back from my run.“Great. One of those nights you just wish you had stayed in,” I say, grabbing our bottles.When I got back into the dining room. I found Lucius had already left the dinner because he had something important to deal with.After dinner, Cassian made sure Ryan dropped me off at the house and I have not heard from Lucius since last night.Was I disappointed? Maybe.‘Of course you are. You guys had a moment, and he just dumps you there. I cannot believe him’ Sage remarks. I can imagine her folding her arms over her chest and I cannot help but smile.Such a drama queen.‘I am not a drama queen!’ She retorts when my phone chimes. I hurriedly rushed to check who was texting me, but it seemed like Cassian was checking on me.“How are you feeling now?” I typed the message, but paused. It does not sound appropriate to text an alpha king like this.
Katrina’s point of view“I didn’t know you smoked” I say walking past him without responding to his offer.I need to get away from him, but my body craves for him. I want to feel him close to me.“Once in a while” He replies, handing it to me.“No, thank you. Not killing myself when I am so young” I force a smile, and he chuckles, shaking his head.“We are wolves. It would take more than this to kill us” he says in that arrogant voice that I have found myself lately wanting to hear more of.“Tell that to the wolves who died because they didn’t stop smoking” I retort and without thinking twice he throws the cigarette to the ground and smashes it.“Come with me,” he says as I swallow hard. I am exhausted and do not think I have the energy to go anywhere.‘Please’ he links to me as I purse my lips together. I want to say no to him but the desperation in his eyes.I cannot bring myself to say no.I nod.It took him over an hour to get to where he was taking me. Once we get there, he gets
Katrina’s point of view“Hold tight baby” He growls as I try to pull his hair.“Hands on the table” he orders, not asking. Put my hands on the table, leaning back on the table and he grabs me by the thigh, pushing himself deep in me, stretching me inch by in.I throw my head back, closing my eyes as I close my eyes.“Look at me.”I swallow hard. I don’t think I can take it. “Now Kat!” he orders.I am out of breath, but I slowly open my eyes as he thrusts deep into me, his gaze locked with mine.“Don’t you close those eyes? I want you to watch as I make you mine,” He orders in a throaty growl.“Am I clear?” he asks.“Yes.” I pant and he pushes himself deep into me. I bit my lower lips so tight I could taste blood in my mouth. His cock is doing something to my stomach.“Oh!” I moan and he smiles, thrusting deeper into me as grunts and moans fill the room.He grabs a dagger from the table, and he cuts off my thong, from the left, then the right, as he thrusts into me.“I don’t like shar
Katrina’s point of viewThe next morning, I had my morning run, and once I was back. I had my shower and got into my jeans and sneakers with an oversized T-shirt.“Hey, Becky?” I shouted after coming out of the bedroom, braiding my hair into a single braid.“Good morning” she beamed with a smile as I shook my head. Getting closer to her.“you said something about a snow not marrying into royalty. What was that about?” I asked her and she glanced at Joshua, who was sitting by the countertop.“Didn’t you learn this during your high school days?” She asked me, as I faked a smile.“No. I skipped high school,” I lied.“Really? I thought you used to go to that boarding school in Silver Fox,” Joshua says as I force a smile.“Don’t believe everything you hear, Joshua.” I say when my phone chimes. My alarm reminds me that I am late for my meeting.“Let’s chat later, okay?” I wave at her before running out of the house. I need to go to the Alpha King’s library and check for myself.Once I get t
Lucius’s point of view“What did he want?” I ask Katrina as soon as she gets in the car. She looks out the window and then shakes her head.“Kat. You are many things but a good liar? Don’t think so” I turn to her, and she sighs heavily, turning to look at me.“Did you know?”I furrow my eyebrows, wondering what she is talking about. “Know what?”“What’s this Lucius? Your way of having fun? Does it make you powerful knowing that among the three it’s you I... I...” she stutters.“The three? I thought it was only me and the king” I smile, and she just stares at me, about to get out of the car, and I grab her hand pulling her back into the car.“I didn’t know I was in a competition” I state, and she just stares at me.“And I didn’t know I was in a fucking game. Can we just go? I have to check on Bray today” she growls looking out the window. I start the car driving away without saying anything.When we get to the borderlands. I pull over and get out. Noah and other people have already arr
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