Lucius’s point of viewMate? Someone was trying to fucking me over. I had enough of all of this shit. It was either I tell Katrina the truth or I would never be able to.“Lucius. You’re scaring me” she whispered after I pulled over at the curb in front of my condo. “I can’t do this” She shakes her head, but I offer her my hand.“I know it seems like things are not making sense, but just this once, Katrina. Trust me,” I insist, not sure how the fuck I am going to do this, but I know I have to do it.She stares at my hand before placing hers. “I hope you have a better explanation for this,” she steps out. And I take her hand, leading her into the building.I was going to show her everything. I don’t know how she would take it, but I was going to do it. She kept staring up at me as I led the way into the house.Once we get into the house. I led her to the kitchen, grabbing a bottle of whiskey.“Want a glass?” I offer, but she declines.“Lucius, you are scaring me. What’s wrong?” she asks
Katrina’s Point of ViewA year. An entire year. I have dreamt of this moment for one year. The moment I would finally get to live my dream.The man I love is coming back home. Coming back to me.I decided that it was time for us to finally become true mates and that there would be no more secrets.Growing up, I always thought that all werewolves could do what my wolf could do, but then I realised that wasn't the case.‘We are special’ Sage echoedI'm going to tell him!I had them prepare all his favourite food because I’m sure he didn’t have them when he was away.After checking everything in the kitchen, I made my way to my bedroom. I had asked some people to pick him up from the airport since he was arriving in an hour; I needed to get everything ready.I quickly took a shower. After I was done, I changed into a light blue, silky, floor-length dress and some sandals.I placed my hand on my marking spot as I smiled at myself” I promise when I come back to put my mark here. Oh, I’m go
Katrina’s point of viewMy mate Xavier and his beautiful Gamma Bianca are laughing and eating like they’re on a first date. But the joke is on me…It was like hot wax was being poured into my ears just hearing how happy he was with her. He kisses her neck, whispering into her ears and I try so much not to listen to it.He said “This is my future Luna, Bianca from the Black Fang”He introduced her as she bowed her head before Mrs. Blackwood, who beamed with a smile as she placed her hand on Bianca’s shoulder.Xavier pulled her closer to him, his arm around her waist as he told his mother how she saved him and how she fought so bravely during the battles they both went to.She had a pixie cut, with plumped-up lips and high cheekbones. She wore baggy jeans with a crop top and high-heeled boots.I watched him as he kissed her temples so gently, unable to keep his hands away from her.He didn’t have any shame.Mrs Blackwood looked me up like I was some bad omen who just took away her happin
Katrina’s point of view “Surrogacy? You are asking me to have your children for you?” I asked a bitter taste in my mouth just asking those questions.I feel nauseous just thinking about what Xavier was subjecting me to.Xavier gently stroked Bianca’s face while reassuring her that everything was fine. ”it’s okay, baby. I got this”Is this what a mate bond does to someone? Do they lose their mind?I was once the woman he made those promises to. Those whispers. And now he was asking me to be his surrogate?“If you want your child, I can have a son or daughter with you. But after that, I won’t touch you.” He remarked, turning to look at me as I closed my eyes, chuckling softly.How does he expect me to sleep with him when he has been with her? How does that even make sense?I clench my fists trying to calm myself down when I turn to BiancaI asked Bianca “Do you agree with that?”“I’m not jealous, the one who is not loved is the most pitiful. Xavier and I are just looking out for you. If
Katrina’s Point of View “How dare you disobey and hurt your alpha for an omega?” Mrs Blackwood pretends to pass out from anger, holding her temples.I almost roll my eyes. She can be such a drama queen seriously.“Get Pack, Doctor Andrea over here!” Xavier panicked, rushing to his mother’s while she pretended to be struggling to breathe.“Mother, you’d better get some rest. After all, Doctor Andrea is almost finished with the medication he prescribed for you. The Doctor won’t be coming back again.” I murmur, leaning in as I help Thelma to her feet.“Katrina, how dare you stop a doctor from coming to treat my mother? You miscreant bitch!” Xavier spat, his eyes flickering.“Alpha Xavier, it was Doctor Andrea himself who resigned. He felt that treating people with disgusting ethics would be a stain on his professional reputation.” I smirked, doing back the urge to burst out laughing at the scene unfolding before me. He thought people would stay?I helped Thelma up and was about to leave
Katrina’s Point of ViewI had just returned home after my meeting with the alpha king. I can only imagine what is waiting for me.Xavier kicked open my room with a snarl. “You went to see Alpha King? You went to beg him to revoke Bianca’s Luna ceremony, didn’t you?”I can’t believe the only thing he’s worried about is his mistress’s ceremony, when there are other things he should be worried about.I looked at the outraged man very calmly, denying it. “I did not.” My voice is monotone.There was no point in denying it, since it seemed he already knew what happened. Soon he would see the alpha king in this pack.Xavier snarled low, “Liar! You said you were going to REJECT me while you were trying to keep me from being with Bianca behind my back, hypocrite!”It seems that I never really knew this man. I almost want to bust out laughing at how dramatic he is.I fold my arms, staring him down as he clenches his fists on his sides, approaching where I was standing, his teeth seething as he c
Xavier asked me in shock, “You can fight?”He seemed like he had seen a ghost before him, his eyes staring me down. He growled, his eyes flickering different colours.I stared at the huge grey wolf in front of me and said, “Not really, better than you though.” the corner of my lips turned up into a smile.Xavier was enraged and growled, ‘I am your Alpha, you must obey me,’ and pounced on me.I used my fastest speed to kick him in his gut, forcing him back into human form as he slid on the floor.Everyone looked at me in shock, their mouths open like they had seen a ghost, and he staggers, as he holds his ribs.I take my time fixing my dress.“What are you?” I heard someone murmur in the crowd.My lawyer said, “Katrina’s last name is Snow, and the Snow Pack has always been known for their warriors.”A sense of pride in his voice when he says that. I take my time staring at my nails.Xavier stood up and rushed towards me. “If you are so capable, why didn’t you say so?” His eyes flickered
Katrina’s point of view“Snow pack’s Alpha Patrick was a great hero. The male members of the Snow family all died defending our borders, leaving only Katrina Snow, their only surviving daughter. Therefore, the responsibility and authority to rebuild the Snow Pack rests with Katrina, and the mate she chooses can take over as Snow Pack’s newest Alpha.” He says, his eyes roaming around the room.I can feel my chest pounding as fast as I look at him. I have never looked forward to something like the way I was looking forward to this verdict.“Please let it be a verdict freeing me,” I prayed inwardlyI broke down in tears, Father, Brother, I will rebuild Snow Pack. Whenever I think of what my family had to go through, I can’t help but break down in tears.My mother-in-law muttered, “If there is no rejection, then wouldn’t it be logical for Xavier to merge Snow Pack and become the Alpha of both packs?”She interrupted before he could even finish giving his ruling.Goddess, this woman! She ju
Lucius’s point of viewMate? Someone was trying to fucking me over. I had enough of all of this shit. It was either I tell Katrina the truth or I would never be able to.“Lucius. You’re scaring me” she whispered after I pulled over at the curb in front of my condo. “I can’t do this” She shakes her head, but I offer her my hand.“I know it seems like things are not making sense, but just this once, Katrina. Trust me,” I insist, not sure how the fuck I am going to do this, but I know I have to do it.She stares at my hand before placing hers. “I hope you have a better explanation for this,” she steps out. And I take her hand, leading her into the building.I was going to show her everything. I don’t know how she would take it, but I was going to do it. She kept staring up at me as I led the way into the house.Once we get into the house. I led her to the kitchen, grabbing a bottle of whiskey.“Want a glass?” I offer, but she declines.“Lucius, you are scaring me. What’s wrong?” she asks
Katrina’s point of viewOh Goddess! He is going to kill her. Lucius will kill his mate.“You are not my mate! Tell me who sent you?” He demanded, his voice cold.“I am—”“You lie to me, and I will rip out your throat right now!” he growled, and she gasped for air, looking at me pleadingly, tears in her eyes as I stepped back.“Help me.” Her voice came out pleadingly, so soft and desperate.My heart pounded against my chest as I shook my head, walking towards Lucius.“Lucius,” I whispered, tears falling from my eyes as I placed my sweaty, tear-stained hand on his shoulder. He turned to look at me, his eyes flickering between colors.“Let her go.”“I will fucking drop her dead right now” he growled as I shook my head, choking back a sob. How did I find myself in the same position twice now?“You can’t!”“Yes, I can,” he growled, the finality in his voice sending a shiver down my spine. He plans to kill his mate.‘You need to stop him.’ Sage echoes, panic coursing through me as I close m
Lucius’s point of viewMorning Dew. Fresh rain filled my nostrils. Katina’s scent.I snapped my head towards the holding cells. Zane stirred in my mind wanting to make a run for the cells.But when I walked into the little waiting area, my eyes were not drawn to Katrina. It was a woman I had never seen before.She had all the scents Katrina had. “mate” the lips left her plumps lips immediately I walked into the room.Blonde shoulder-length hair with hazel green eyes and a sharp nose. “No,” I shook my head.“What?” She raised her thick brows as I stepped back.“You can’t be…” The words left my lips just as Katrina walked in, her eyes on me, then back to the woman.“No. Don’t come closer to me,” I warned, my heart racing so fast. I wanted to run to her and hold her close to me, taking in her scent.“I am your mate, Lucius.” She whispered, coming closer to me.My eyes snapped to Katrina, whose eyes widened like she had just seen a ghost. Heart drumming so loud, tears filling her beautifu
Katrina’s point of viewWhen I arrived at the barracks, I thought of what I would say to her or do, but now that I was here standing by the door watching her how she was sitting on the floor, knees to her chest and arms curled around them. I felt sorry for her.“What do you want, Katrina?” She asked me as I smiled, walking into the room.“You know he was only twenty-three,” I started, walking towards the window as I looked out towards the training ground.“He wanted to have three kids. Live on a farm and grow things.” I say before turning to her, and she just stares blankly at me with no remorse in her eyes.There was silence in the room, and I could hear her heart pounding so loudly, but she was doing a good job of keeping it together. Go on. Act tough all you want. By the time I am done with you, you will regret ever laying your hands on him.“I should kill you,” I start, and she stills. “But I won’t.”She swallows as I walk towards the screen. “Because death is the easiest way out
Katrina’s point of viewThe priestess went on with the funeral proceedings. Talking about life as a wolf and warrior, Becky gave her speech about how she only knew him for a few months, but felt like they had known each other for the rest of their lives. Then Bray and Taylor also paid their tribute.“You ready?” Lucius whispered as I got up, taking the few cards, I wrote my speech getting up.He walked me to the front as my eyes roamed around white coat warriors, snowpack, and other people I couldn’t recognize, who filled the chairs.My eyes went to the back and noticed Martin was here, and just at the end of the other aisle was Xavier, but looking behind him, I noticed another man standing by the trees with a hoodie. His head lowered.‘He didn’t want to attract a lot of people to him,’ Lucius linked to me.Cassian.He came.“Umm…” I started looking at Bray and Becky before putting the cards aside, then looked at everyone.“Joshua, to me, wasn’t just a warrior. He was my brother. When
Katrina’s point of view“Do we know if he had any family?” Noah asked Becky, who was having a cup of tea later in the evening by the countertop.“Seriously, Noah? He just died,” she snapped.“It’s the procedure. I have to—” he stuttered,“He didn’t. His parents left him on a training ground when he was two days old. He didn’t have a pack. Stayed in snowpack for a while, ” I say to him, and he turns to look at me.“Give me a minute,” I said to him, walking into my room, then came back with a file. “it’s his papers,” I say to him and Becky glances at me then back at Noah.“Katrina, this is…”Yes. I planned to make him officially part of the Snow pack, just like the rest of them. “Did you...” Becky paused, looking at the documents.“I planned to ask you guys the other night. It’s what Willow had been working on,” I explained. Her lips parted to say something, but she just burst out crying, covering her mouth.“He always wanted to belong, and that bitch took him away. I should kill her.”
Lucius’s point of view“No. She killed him. She killed Josh. She killed—” She fell to the ground as I held on tight to her, pulling her into an embrace as she whimpered.“He is gone. Josh is gone,” she whimpered, as I cupped her face.“I am sorry, baby. I wish I could take away your pain,” I whimpered, my chest tightening. I wish I could take the pain away from her and let it be all mine.She stares at me, tears rolling down her cheeks, as I pull her into a hug, and she whimpers loudly.I have never seen her so broken. If Thelma’s death broke her, then this one has crushed her soul completely. “Lucius, I lost him. I lost my friend. I failed to protect him,” she whimpered, holding tight to my jacket as I nodded my head.“I know, baby,” I whisper and let her cry her heart out. Boddy shaking and voice getting huskier.‘Noah. Get some people to take the body to the mogul.’ I linked to him.‘Got it,’ he replied.“I cannot protect them. I cannot even…” Her breath comes in rapid bursts. I ho
Katrina’s point of viewA cry tore from my throat, so unhinged. My heart is pounding against my chest.“You killed him?” I looked up at Katrina, holding Joshua’s warm corpse in my hands, my lips quivering and hands trembling.“You took him away from me. You Bitch!!” The growl left my lips as I put Joshua on the ground.“I warned you, didn’t I? I told you if you ever hurt any of them. I will cut you limb from limb,” I growled, my claws coming out and my canines elongating.‘Katrina, don’t lose your soul,’ Sage echoed, but I was already on my feet, taking steady strides toward her.“Katrina. Please—” Before I could hear the rest, I let that darkness deep inside me take over as I surged at Bianca, but her brother was already in front of her, trying to shift.“Fuck Martin Do not shift!” I heard Lucius shout over his shoulder as he came to stand in front of me.‘Get out of my way, Luc.’ I linked to him, but it came out as a growl to him, and he shook his head.“Calm down, Katrina. Don’t do
Katrina’s point of view“Orion Snow? How did you… how…” I stuttered, tears rolling down my cheeks as he came closer to where I was.“Shannon did a bit of digging, plus your friend Juniper gave me the details,” he says, as I bring my hand to my mouth. He was trying to find them as well.“Let’s go.” He places his hand on my small back, leading the way. I make my way out of the room when I see Bray, Joshua, and Becky pacing around.“I take it I don’t have to punch him again?” Joshua asks, and I shake my head, chuckling softly.“Like you would stand a chance,” Lucius mutters under his breath“Well, at least I tried,” He retorts.“That was brave and stupid,” I say to him, and he shrugs.“At least he knows some people are willing to kill for you,” he laughs, wrapping his arm around Bray’s neck. “Isn’t that right, Bryan?” he asked. Bryan tried to get away from him, but he held on tight.“Where are we going?” Becky asks to join us.“I am going to Green Point. You and them are going back home.