Lucius’s point of viewI kissed her. I fucking kissed her.‘And you fucking let her go. We should have claimed her,’ my wolf Zane murmured; I ran my fingers through my air.I can’t believe I did that. Staying away from her is the best option we have right now. I can’t go near her again.‘You will fucking not. She is ours and I will fucking do anything to have her back with me,’ He growled, sounding irritated by my suggestion.‘Yes, we will. We both know Cassian is interested in her, and if that is what I suspect, then we should stay away from her,’ I said, making my way back to my tent.I needed rest for the trip but decided against it. I went to join Noah and his team. As soon as they saw me approaching, they rose to their feet, standing at ease.‘It is okay. Take your seats” I gesture for them, pulling a log for myself. They seem uncomfortable once I join them.This is why I am always alone. Suddenly, the chatter and noise die down once I join them. “That’s how I took the glass
Katrina’s point of viewBefore our challenge, I could sense the two of us were on edge. I circled her, clenching my fists tight.I am not losing today. Today was not the day I lost to her.“Katrina Snow, you are really stupid, stupid enough to think that you can defeat me on the battlefield,” she mockingly said, circling each other.I looked at her feet the way she was moving. I have never seen her fight before, so I do not know how I can predicate her moves.“However, you are not too stupid. You also know to use your father’s connections to get military merit for yourself!” Bianca deliberately said this aloud for everyone to hear.I was sure of it. She just wants everyone to conclude that I used my father’s name to get here.“We risk our lives in battle to earn battle honours. She has not done anything, but she has become a captain! How unfair!” I heard one man shout from the crowd.“Maybe the rouges we kill will end up being her credit!” One of them shouted as I clenched my jaws tig
Katrina’s point of view“Beta Ryann. I didn’t—‘ I paused as he pulled on his coat, his lips turning up in a smile as he walked towards me.“Were you going to kill her?” he asked me as I swallowed hard, shaking my head, as I stood with my legs apart, hands behind, while holding my head up.“Did not think Bianca Blackwood to our kills was on your mind today,” he says to me, going to sit in Lucius’s seat.I press my lips together, looking at him, wondering why he had to travel all the way here to stop my challenge.He seems too friendly and less…‘Formal?’ Sage asks,‘Yes. Less formal.’ I retorted, still watching him as he sat back in the chair, a dark and dominant aura filling the room.“I see you do not have any luck getting rid of those two,” he starts, looking around the tent.“It seems like they just will not let me go. It is getting annoying now” I say to him as he chuckles, nodding his head as he looks at the table.“I am sorry, Beta Ryan, but why did you want to talk to me?
Lucius’s point of view Ryan Fucking Bolton. He dared to show up here, and he was with Katrina of all people? I tried to follow them behind into the tent, but Noah rushed to my side, telling me that there was an emergency. When I got there, it was just some intruder that he could have easily dealt with. “She cheated. I won that challenge!” Katrina complained as I made my way past them. I did not have any time for their tantrums. I had to get to the tent before Bolton ruined everything that I had been working on these past few days. ‘We have been’, Zane corrects, and I mutter something under my breath. I know I will be hearing from Bianca soon, but I need to get to the tent. I fucking hated that the distance I must cover is so long. Once I get to the tent, two guards outside the tent bow their heads to me. I left the curtain on the turn and, of course, his standing so close to her. She is looking up at him, her legs apart and hands behind. ‘Why the fuck is he being inappropriat
Bianca’s point of view“Fuck! Fuck her! I will fucking Kill her” I growled after checking what she had done to my nose.I wasn’t bleeding anymore, but I fucking looked like shit. My heart pounded hard as I looked towards the door of the tent.‘Better watch out Snow because I will kill you’ I growled inwardly clenching my jaw tight. She was going to regret this for the rest of her life.For even trying to come anywhere near me, I will make her pay.“Here. I managed to get some—” Xavier offered me some ice, trying to put it on my nose, but I slapped his hand away. ‘This is your fault. This is your fucking fault!” I fumed, clenching my fists too tight.“Bianca”“No Xavier. This is your fault. You can’t even defend your fucking mate, Xavier. You stood by there and did nothing!” I fumed, pointing at him with my finger.Fuck.“What did you expect me to do? Go against the alpha’s beta?” He asked me as I swallowed hard, shaking my head.“No. You should have stopped him saying I yielded, but y
Katrina’s point of viewMy heart throbbed hard as I held him in my hands. His fever was too high.I lifted him off the ground, placing him on the bed, as I turned him around to check what could be wrong.‘It’s a bite from a dark one’ Sage suggested as I flipped him over to his stomach checking around and it was a bite for sure on his back.‘We need to do something. If we don’t—’ I was about to say when someone entered the tent.I turned around and thank god it’s Elide. “Move aside, we don’t have enough time,” she said as I stepped back. She opened her bag, throwing everything on the bed as I stood aside. “It’s a dark one. He was…”‘I know” She says, pouring whatever it was on his wound. She lifted her a scalpel before chanting something things and I saw it turn red.“What the fuck” the words come out without realizing I said it out loud.“Help me hold him,” she says to me as I rush to his side. I take off my shoes and get on the bed. “Hold him,” she says to me. I put my hands on his s
Katrina’s point of view“Are you able to get a clear view?” I asked Joshua, who was crouched down next to me as Noah was receiving the supplies. Trucks lined up, making their way towards camp. My squad’s job was to ensure everything was back at camp.‘Are you okay?’ Sage asked me, her voice laced with concern.‘Of course,’ I retorted.Why should I be bothered by what that asshole thinks? He thinks I sleep with his cousin and his friend, which is fine with me, but I thought friends I meant to trust each other.I do not know why I feel like I have been let down, but I have been here before, and it should not matter.“Is that who I think it is?” Joshua whispered as I saw Thelma passing in the third truck, sitting in the passenger seat.“Thelma? Why is she here?” I narrowed my eyes, thinking of what could make her come all the way here. She should not be here.Something must be wrong back home.I narrowed my eyes looking at the truck which was moving towards camp.‘Thelma?’ I try to lin
Katrina’s point of view“What do you mean? Why would he want you?” Lucius looked confused as I looked at him. Realizing that I might have mentioned something I should not have.“Nothing. I should get going,” I say, bowing my head, meeting Beta Rya’ss eyes as I walk past them. I need to check on Bray.“Kat!” Beta Ryan was suddenly on my heel as I made my way towards my tent. “What Can I help you with? Are you about to tell me my life is more important than that of a kid?” I snapped, clenching my fists tight.“No. I was about to offer to help with cleaning your wound,” he says. My gaze softens as I look around.Seems like everyone heard him because suddenly everyone turned to look at him.He raises his brow as I inhale sharply, shaking my head. “You are injured?” Lucius asks, walking towards us. Suddenly, everyone is worried.“Luna!” Thelma shouted, rushing towards me as I gave her a weak smile. She bowed her head before me as I looked at Beta Ryan.“She will do it. Do not worry” I give
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