Katrina’s Point of ViewI pulled away from him, stepping aside. I try to look anywhere than where he is standing. I do not think I can look at him right now, especially with how my heart is racing.‘What is wrong with you? If you two do not want to be together. I can tell his— ‘‘Sage, you are not asking his wolf to shift so you can have sex with him. That is fucking disgusting,’ I growled, moving away from Lucius, who followed me behind.‘You know we also have desires but decide to use you frail humans’ She retorts, and I scoff, shaking my head.“Are you okay?” Lucius asks me as I nod my head.“Sage,” I say as he raises his eyebrows looking at me. Normally, people do not tell each other their wolf's name unless they are comfortable with them or close enough.It is a written rule in our continent.‘Shit Kat. That did not tell you long’ Sage adds, and I swallow hard, forcing a smile on my face.“Sorry, my wolf can be...” I pause, letting out a sigh and he smiles weakly, nodding his hea
Lucius’ point of view“You are going back now?” I ask Bolton, who walks into the command centre and puts his hands in his pockets.“Were you with her last night?”“How is that any of your business?” I ask, looking at the map. We received news that they were retreating, which was good news considering everything that was happening.I looked at the maps, and the black dots were slowly reducing.“It is my business if you are going after someone you shouldn’t and probably should never,” he says as I laugh, turning to look at him.He wasn’t fucking serious right now. It’s not like he and Katrina have anything going on.“Katrina is free to choose who and when to talk to people. You are not her guardian, and neither are you her older brother. So, whatever I decide to do is entirely up to me,” I growled, and she nodded his head, moving away from me.“Don’t say I didn’t warn you not to go after her.” He says to me and turns around, about to leave. “What’s the fuck is that supposed to mean?”“L
Katrina’s point of view“Breakfast? Why?” I asked Noah, who shrugged his shoulder as I raised my eyebrows. This was strange.“Well, normally his deputy eats from our table, but you have never come there so thought of bringing it here,” he says to me.‘Seems like we are being taken care of now’ Sage adds as I take the plate from Noah.“Thank you, but it’s not necessary. I eat with the squad,” I say, and he shrugs, walking away.Once I set the plate on one table, I make my way to the bed, changing into my training gear. Cargo pants with boots and vest. I put on a hoodie and then taste the food.“Well, this is not bad” I mutter under my breath. I sat down and I smiled at myself. It seems like Lucius is good at this. I finished up my food and made my way out of the tent because I needed to cook for the rest of the squad. Just wish they could eat with everyone else. It would help everyone get along. “You seem in a good mood” Beta Ryan’s voice comes behind me as I raise my eyebrows turning
Katrina’s point of view“Katrina” Xavier smiles at me as I rotate my shoulder before walking onto the mat.‘Please don’t embarrass me’ Sage says to me as I smile before falling instance as Xavier circles me. I bring my hands up to my face.He throws a few punches, but I block them. I block the last one and before he can react. I kick him in his gut, and he staggers back.I throw a punch, but he grabs it and pulls me to him. Tuning me around, my back against him. “Can we talk later tonight?” he whispers to me, but I stomp hard on his foot before throwing my head back and hitting him in the nose. He groans, holding his nose before he can react. I throw a punch, but he ducks, sliding on his knees, and hitting me in my gut as I stagger back.‘Fuck Kat. It's Xavier fucking Blackwood’‘I know.’ I snapped back, turning around, and he kicked me, throwing me to the ground. He puts his legs around me and has me in a headlock.“I just want to talk to you about something. Please” he whispers so c
Lucius’s point of view‘Stop lying!’ Zane snapped‘Oh, you want to tell her the truth? Please go on and do that. I will be waiting,’ I said to him as I stared at Katrina.‘What? Do you want to tell her the truth? Try to see how it will go for you because I know she will not be accepting us’ I retorted, and he mumbled something. “Did you know what Bianca had done?’ She asked me and I nodded my head. Of course, I knew what she had done.‘Why not tell me? Why let me investigate?” she asked me, and I swallowed hard, shaking my head. It’s not something I wanted to do, but of course, I had to do it for her.Lucius nodded in silence. “Suri’s target was Bianca, along with the soldiers who had participated in the massacre.”I admitted, and she just stared at me blankly without saying anything.“I knew it, and I had arranged for her to be here. Away from the front line. But she insisted on going there to look for trouble.” I say to her, and she sighs heavily, sitting on the chair as she looks a
Katrina’s point of view“What’s wrong?” Joshua asked me hours later as we went to the ground for our last update. People were slowly leaving the camp. Tents were coming down and people were busy packing their things. “I am thinking of what to write to their families,” I said to him, and he turned his head towards me. “Do you have to write to them? You can just send them back their belongings” he says to me as I shake my head. My father would be furious just hearing him say that.When my father was commander, He always made sure he walked around every house for days to offer his condolences.“How does he do it?” I jerked my head towards Lucius.“Him? Not sure. The last time I checked, he said they were gone. We move on,” Joshua says, but I refuse to believe that.There’s no way he can be that cruel towards people.I cock my head as I watch him chat with the people who arrived from the capital, and I inhale sharply.“Hey, did you see Bianca?” Bray asked, coming to join us as he threw hi
Lucius’s point of view‘What the hell was that? You just scared her again? She was finally letting us in,’ Zane snapped as I made my way back to camp.‘I didn’t do shit. You and I both know what Cassian wants. Cassian gets.’ I snapped, walking back to the tent.I get in my tent, throwing my coat on the bed as I paced around the tent, trying to calm myself down. My heart was drumming in my ears. My palms getting sweaty.Just the thought that Cassian wants her back in the capital made me think of what Bolton had said.What if he wants her as his Luna?No. He can’t have her. She is mine.‘How are you feeling?” Elide’s voice came behind me as I stopped in my tracks, turning to look at her.She was in her usual tunic, her hair braided behind into only one braid. “Hey El,” my lips curved up into a smile as soon as I saw her.“You look upset” She closes the gap between us in slow stride as I inhale sharply before letting out an exasperated sigh.“It’s nothing. Nothing I can’t handle” I say t
Katrinas’ point of viewIf there’s ever a time that I miss my father and brother are these moments where everyone is sitting around the fire just chatting about their childhood lives.My eyes roam to Lucius, who is sitting on the long opposite me alone, then goes to Joshua, who is telling us a story about how his wolf scared him when he first started hearing voices at twelve.It seems like he got his wolf early because most tend to get their wolves around fifteen and eighteen.With Lycans, it’s different because for them it comes around the twenty-first birthday. I smile at Joshua, who looks at me. “I’m sure Katrina got her wolf early considering she is so swift with her wolf” He laughs as I shake my head.“I was late. I think around sixteen or seventeen. I almost gave up,” I say, and he gasps.“No way. How did you— ““She hated that she was late, so always she pushed us. That’s how come I know” I explain to him, and he nods his head. He goes on chatting about mates and arranged marri
Katrina’s point of view“You know he found his mate, right?” His mother’s words came to mind earlier. As I lifted my gaze to look at her. I was checking on the people stationed outside with the rogues when she came up to me while she waited for Kaelin.“He finally has a chance to be happy after waiting for years for a woman who didn’t want him. Let him go.”“Princess Ellie. I am sorry, but it’s your son who won’t let me go.” I snapped, irritated that she would assume I was the reason Lucius was not with his mate. I mean, he has been cozying up to her, so that should be fine.“You know he was rejected, right?” She asked me, and I paused what I was doing, shifting my attention to her.“He found his mate, and she rejected him. But he never lost hope, even after going against all odds. He went back to her, to ask her to marry him, and her parents said no. Do you have any idea what he has had to endure? Ten years waiting for a woman who doesn’t want you, but you endure. Knowing your wolf i
Lucius’s point of view“You wanted to talk?” I asked her, but she kept walking back into the garden, away from prying eyes.I look around, and it’s just two gardeners who are working on the flowers.“Kat!” My hand reached for her wrist, then turned to face me. Her eyes bored into me with such intensity that I took a step back. I always read all her emotions and thoughts, but right now I don’t.Her brows furrowed in frustration.“Katrina, what’s wrong?” My heart was racing now. I would give anything to see what she is thinking right now.“I wanted to discuss security tomorrow. It’s—”Before she could finish her sentence, I scoffed, causing her to pause as she stared at me. Her brows narrow in confusion.“If that’s all, then we should wait until the final briefing tomorrow morning” I turned around to leave. I thought she would have wanted to talk about us. Or yell at me, but to her everything is duty.“I met your mother when she was on her way here,” she blurts out, and that makes me st
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’