로그인Katherine Lark's POV:At first, there was only darkness around me.But it was not the frightening kind or darkness. This one was different. It was was soft and gentle. It was like a thick fog that was slowly wrapping around me. Although there were times that it felt warm and heavy. And soon, my body did not hurt anymore but it also did not feel like mine anymore.And then slowly, the thick fog began to lift. And soon, I heard laughter. It was small, light but happy. It was a laughter full of joy as if no problem was touching them in this life.But then, I couldn't stopped myself from frowning. Whose voice is that? Why do I felt like I know them?All of a sudden, the sound grew clearer. Then out of nowhere, I was suddenly standing somewhere bright. I blinked my eyes and saw a green grass stretching under my feet. The sky above was wide and blue with white fluffy clouds drifting lazily. The air also smelled fresh as if it was like the earth after the rain.When I looked down, I saw my h
Harrison Hale's POV:Time passed quietly after that. I stayed seated beside the bed but my body was barely moving. My eyes were not leaving her face at all. Soon, the afternoon shadows stretched across the room but I did not bother lighting the lamps yet. I did not want to disturb Katherine's rest.Fortunately, Katherine's breathing was steady now. And every rise and fall of her chest eased something tight inside me. I kept my fingers near her wrist and checking her pulse from time to time. It was still a little fast but no longer wild."That's good." I whispered to myself. "You're doing well now."Of course, she did not respond. But I still spoke to her. Then I found myself doing that without thinking."You scared me back there." I softly murmured quietly. Her face was relaxed in sleep. Her lashes were softly resting against her cheeks. She looked younger like this. But it made my chest ache."I wish you did not have to go through this." I continued. "You've already endured enough,
Harrison Hale's POV:"Harrison...""What is it, Katherine? What—"But soon, my heart dropped the moment her body went slack."Katherine!"I saw how her knees buckled before her grip on her chest loosened when her eyes rolled back. Luckily, I caught her just in time with one arm around her back and the other was under her knees."Katherine?! Katherine! Wake up!"But she was too light. She was also too warm."Katherine, stay with me." I urgently said even when I already knew she could not hear me anymore. "Come on, Katherine. Open your eyes."But there was still no response from her. Her head lolled against my shoulder while her breath was shallow and uneven. The pulse under my palm and her heartbeat was too fast and not normal. That was why I did not waste another second. I quickly lifted Katherine properly in my arms and moved fast. Every step I made felt heavier than the last. But it was not because of her weight. It was because of the secret fear pressing down on my chest."Hold on
Katherine Lark's POV:Once we were far enough that no one could see us anymore, my steps suddenly slowed. Then I stopped. Something suddenly felt wrong.The warmth in my chest that had faded earlier suddenly came back and it was stronger this time. It spread fast like a deep ache that pressed from the inside. I sucked in a sharp breath and grabbed Harrison's arm without thinking."H-Harrison—"My fingers tightened on his sleeve while my knees nearly buckled. Then he reacted instantly and helped me stand up."Katherine?" he called while putting his full attention toward me. "Slow down first. What's happening?""I-I don't know..." I said in a shaking voice. "But it hurts. It feels weird as if... As if something is twisting inside my chest... Harrison..."The symbol on my chest under my clothes felt hot now. It was not burning but throbbing too much. Each beat it made matched my heart and it made my head feel light.Soon, I pressed myself closer to him. I almost pulled Harrison toward me
Katherine Lark's POV:The heat quickly spread in my chest.It was not like fire but was not pain either. It felt deep as if something was waking up after sleeping for a very long time. The symbol on my chest felt warm but not enough to burn or hurt me. It was just enough to make my breath catch.I staggered back before pressing my hand to my chest."W-What...?" I whispered.Obviously, Jannica noticed it since she stopped attacking me. For the first time since the spar began, she did not move right away. This time, her eyes narrowed while she stared at me. But it was not with anger this time but with confusion."What is that?" she sharply asked.But I shook my head. "I... I don't know."The wolves around us also went quiet. I could feel their attention pressing on us. I lifted my head and saw several warriors were also staring at me with wide eyes. And soon, Jannica took a slow step closer."Don't play dumb, you bitch!" she said. "I felt it!""F-Felt what?" I shakingly asked.Jannica
Katherine Lark's POV:The next morning, I slowly woke up before the sun was fully up. For a few seconds, I just lay there and stared at the ceiling. My body felt tired but my mind was already awake. Last night kept replaying in my head. Harrison's firm voice, Jannica's anger, the way the air felt heavy between them and the way my heart reacted when Harrison spoke so clearly about his choice. But I shook my head and I slowly sat up. Then I pressed my hand to my chest."Calm down, Katherine." I whispered to myself. "Just breathe and act normal."Minutes later, I stood up, washed my face and changed into simple clothes that allowed easy movement. I did not expect anything special today. I planned to help with chores or maybe assist the omegas again and keep my head low like always.But when I stepped outside, there was something different in the air. I noticed the pack grounds were already busy. The wolves were gathering near the open training field. I can also see the elders standing a







