Katrina’s POVHer words made my stomach twist painfully. I turned toward the house, my heart pounding so fast it hurt. I imagined Liam walking down the stairs any second now—his hair messy, his eyes half-open, confusion turning into anger when he realized I was gone. I could almost hear his voice calling my name, rough and desperate.My chest ached. Part of me wanted to throw open the door, run back to him, and bury myself in his arms. But I couldn’t. Not this time.I sighed shakily and shook my head. “You’re impossible,” I muttered, though my voice broke a little.Anna gave a small, knowing smile. “So are you,” she said softly. “Now drive.”Her calmness made me want to cry. I stared at the steering wheel for a long second before finally tightening my grip on it. My hands were sweaty, my pulse wild in my ears. I took a deep breath and pressed down on the gas pedal.
Katrina’s POVI stood there for a few seconds longer, letting the weight of what I was about to do settle inside me. Every part of me wanted to run back upstairs, crawl into Liam’s arms, and forget about Alpha Jacob, forget about danger, forget about everything except the warmth of his embrace. But I couldn’t. My mother was still out there, probably suffering, and if there was even a chance I could save her, I had to try—even if it cost me everything.Quietly, I pushed the door open and stepped outside. The night air hit me instantly, cool and sharp against my skin. The world was quiet, the only sound being the soft rustle of leaves in the wind. The pack house stood still behind me, every window dark, every light off. It almost looked peaceful, and for a second, I wished I could freeze time right there.I wrapped my arms around myself and made my way toward the garage. The grass was damp beneath my feet, and the faint smell of rain filled the air. My heart was racing faster with every
Katrina’s POVThe moonlight spilled through the window, bathing the room in a pale silver glow. Liam slept soundly beside me, his arm heavy across my waist. I lay there for a long moment, staring at him, my chest tightening with every breath he took. He looked so peaceful, so unaware of the storm that was brewing inside me. His lips were parted slightly, his lashes dark against his skin. He looked like everything good I had ever known—and that made it even harder.I brushed my fingers lightly across his cheek, careful not to wake him. His skin was warm beneath my touch. My heart ached so much it almost hurt to breathe. I wanted to stay. I wanted to curl back into his arms and pretend the world outside didn’t exist. Pretend there wasn’t a war coming. Pretend my mother wasn’t still trapped. But pretending wouldn’t save anyone.Tears burned behind my eyes as I slowly lifted his arm off me and slid out of bed. The air was cool against my bare skin, and the wooden floor creaked faintly und
Katrina’s POVAs he picked up the pace, Liam's hand moved between our bodies, his fingers finding my clit and rubbing tight circles around the sensitive nub. The added stimulation had me seeing stars, my hips bucking up to meet his thrusts."Oh god, Liam," I panted, my head thrashing from side to side on the pillow. "Don't stop. Please don't stop."Liam just grunted in response, his fingers moving faster over my clit as he slammed into me harder and faster. I could feel the pressure building inside me, the way my walls were starting to flutter and clench around him."I'm gonna come," I gasped, my nails digging into his back as I held on for dear life. "Come with me, Liam. Fill me up."Liam's eyes flashed with intensity at my words, his hips pistoning as he chased his own release. With one final, powerful thrust, he buried himself deep inside me and stilled.I felt him pulsing inside me, his cock twitching as he filled me with his hot seed. The sensation was enough to send me over the
Katrina’s POVI blushed at his words, suddenly feeling shy under his intense gaze. Liam seemed to sense my discomfort, and he quickly moved to allay my fears."Don't be embarrassed," he said softly, reaching out to stroke my cheek. "I want you to feel beautiful. I want you to know how much I desire you."His words touched something deep inside me, and I felt a surge of emotion rise up in my chest. I reached up to cup his cheek, looking him in the eye as I spoke."Thank you," I whispered, my voice thick with feeling. "You make me feel things I never thought I could feel."Liam's eyes softened at my words, and he leaned forward to press a gentle kiss to my lips. It was different from the other kisses we had shared, softer and more tender.When he pulled back, he looked at me with a question in his eyes. "Is this okay?" he asked, his voice barely above a whisper.I nodded, too overwhelmed with emotion to speak. Liam seemed to understand, and he nodded back before leaning forward to rest
Katrina’s POVI kissed along the curve of his throat, slow and gentle, breathing in his scent—it was familiar, comforting, and it made my chest ache with how much I loved him. My lips found the spot where I had marked him during our mating ceremony, and I lingered there. The faint mark was still visible against his skin, glowing a little in the light.I pressed my lips to it softly at first, then again, a little harder, tasting the faint salt of his skin. He let out a low groan, his hand sliding up my back, fingers tracing my spine. The sound he made sent a shiver down my whole body. It was rough and full of pleasure, like he couldn’t hold it back even if he wanted to.“Kat…” he murmured my name in a breathless voice that made my heart twist. His voice was low, almost a growl, and I could feel it vibrate through his chest. I smiled against his neck and kissed the mark again, slower this time, enjoying the way his body reacted.His breathing grew heavier, his chest rising and falling b