Katrina’s POVThe blush deepened. I ducked my head a little and let out another laugh, covering my face with both hands like that could somehow stop the way he made me feel.He reached out and gently tugged one of my hands away. “Don’t hide that beautiful face from me.”I looked at him—really looked at him—and for a moment, the whole room fell quiet. His silver eyes were glowing in the morning light that slipped through the curtains, his hair messy in the most perfect way. He looked like something out of a fairytale. Or maybe like the fairytale himself.I cleared my throat and quickly looked at the tray to break the moment. “Did you make all this?” I asked, lifting the corner of the napkin to peek underneath.He gave me a guilty smile. “I supervised.”I raised an eyebrow. “Of course you did. You bossy Alpha.”His smile slowly shifted, growing darker—like a shadow moving across his face. His gaze locked with mine, and something electric filled the air. “Careful, Luna,” he said quietly,
Katrina’s POVAfter the dinner, Liam and I left the hall together and walked back to his room. The night air was cool, but his hand in mine kept me warm. We didn’t say much as we walked. I think we were both tired, and maybe a little overwhelmed by everything that had happened.When we got to his room, I changed into one of his soft shirts and curled up in bed while he got ready. The sheets smelled like him—like pine, leather, and something I could never quite describe, but always made me feel safe. Liam slid in beside me, wrapping his arm around my waist and pulling me close. He kissed the top of my head and whispered, “Goodnight, my Luna.” That made me smile.I didn’t even know when I drifted off. I just remember feeling warm and protected in his arms.The next morning, I woke up to the soft light of the sun slipping through the curtains. The room was quiet, and at first, I thought Liam was still beside me. But when I turned, the space next to me was empty.That’s when I noticed the
Katrina’s POVEveryone in the room seemed frozen, like they didn’t know how to react. I could feel their eyes on me, their thoughts like little whispers I couldn’t hear but could still feel all over my skin.Then Liam spoke again.“She is the future Luna of this pack.”That was the moment my breath caught in my throat. I wasn’t sure if I had heard him right. My stomach twisted in a hundred different ways. I felt lightheaded, like I might float away and fall at the same time.“The same loyalty and respect you give me, I expect you to give her,” he said firmly, his voice never shaking. “She is not just my mate. She is your Luna.”He looked at everyone as he said it. Like he was daring anyone to argue with him. His silver eyes swept across the room with a seriousness that made my knees feel weak.He didn’t stop there.He kept going, and I could hear the pride in his voice as he added, “Our marking ceremony will take place on the night of the next full moon. That’s five days from now.”A
Katrina’s POVThe sun had just started to set, casting a golden-orange glow across the sky. Everything looked calm outside, but inside me, it was the opposite. My nerves were all over the place. Tonight was the night Liam would officially tell the entire pack that I was his mate. That I was his. And even though that thought filled me with happiness, it also made my stomach twist with nerves.I stood in front of the tall mirror in Liam’s room, staring at myself. The dress he’d gotten for me lay neatly across the bed, waiting. It was made of the softest fabric, midnight blue like the sky right before it turns black. When I picked it up and slipped it on, it felt like it had been made just for me. The material hugged my body gently, not too tight, not too loose. It flared out slightly at the hips, and the neckline curved just enough to make me feel pretty without showing too much. I had never worn anything like it before. It felt... magical.I sat on the edge of the bed and picked up a s
Katrina’s POV He kept sucking my nipple and his other hand ran down my body to grab my ass through my jeans. I moaned in response, my hips rocking forward. He unbuttoned my jeans and slid his hands down the back of my pants, grabbing two handfuls of my ass. He squeezed and massaged the firm flesh, his fingers digging into my skin."Mmm, your ass is perfect," he growled, giving it a sharp slap that made me gasp. He removed his hands from my pants and ordered me to open my mouth. I obeyed, parting my lips for him. He placed his index finger inside my mouth and ordered me to suck.I wrapped my lips around his finger and sucked hard, bobbing my head as if I was giving his cock the same treatment. He groaned low in his throat, his eyes darkening with lust as he watched me.After a moment, he pulled his finger from my mouth and brought it to my ass, placing it against the tight rim. I froze, my body tensing up. But he whispered in my ear, "Relax, baby. Let me make you feel good."I took a
Katrina’s POVThe next day, Liam drove me back to the packhouse. The drive was quiet in the best way. I leaned my head against the cool glass of the car window and watched the trees rush by in a blur of green and brown. The morning sun was gentle, peeking through the leaves and scattering little spots of light across the road.I sneaked a glance at Liam as he drove. One hand was on the steering wheel, the other resting on the gear shift. His jaw was tight, like he was deep in thought, but every now and then his silver eyes flicked toward me, checking on me like he couldn’t help it. When our eyes met for half a second, he reached over and brushed his fingers against mine, his touch warm and reassuring.We didn’t talk much, but I didn’t mind the silence. It felt comfortable, safe. Like we didn’t need words.When we finally drove through the gates of River Moon, my chest tightened a little. The sight of the tall packhouse with its stone walls and wide windows made me feel… complicated. I