LOGINKatherine Lark's POV:That night, the sky was clear. The moon hung high above the forest like a silver lantern. It was also bright enough that the whole territory seemed covered in pale light. The stars were also spread on the dark skies like scattered diamond shards.And tonight was the full moon.Most wolves would be celebrating somewhere deeper inside the pack grounds. Some would be preparing for their shifts while the others would be resting before the night grew louder. The other wolves would be celebrating it with their mates too.But as for me, I could not sleep. Well, not tonight. It seems like sleep will not visit me tonight just like the other day. So I sat on the edge of the bed for a long moment while staring down at my hands.Soon, the dream from before suddenly flashed in my mind. It was still lingering in my mind."Mama..." I whispered. "Papa...?"Those words were so foreign in my own tongue. Then I closed my eyes and took a deep sigh. I rememberee the red cord then the
Katherine Lark's POV:"Did you hear what happened last night?""They say the Alpha is under control..."My steps slowed down. I passed two women near the corridor but they stopped talking the moment they saw me. Their eyes were sharp and curious too."Good morning." I quietly said.They stiffly nodded at me and turned away. Then my stomach sank. As I continued walking, the whispers grew louder and less careful."She controls warriors without touching them.""She keeps the Alpha wrapped around her finger. Tch!""I heard she's manipulating him."My hands clenched. Then, I finally stopped and turned to a young warrior nearby. "What are they saying?"The young warrior hesitated. He was clearly uncomfortable too."Lady Jannica has been spreading rumors.""Rumors about what?" I asked."About you.""About me? What exactly did she say?" I pressed.The young warrior swallowed first before replying."That you are influencing Alpha Harrison. That you are dangerous to pack order. That you are ma
Katherine Lark's POV:I stayed pressed against Harrison's chest for a long moment and listening to his steady heartbeat. It was strong and sure as it had always been. And slowly, the shaking in my hands eased although it did not disappear completely."Come here." he quietly said. "Let's go back inside."Harrison guided me into the room again with his hand light on my back as if he was afraid to push me too much. When the door closed, the silence wrapped around us. But it felt softer now. Then Harrison helped me sit on the bed."Sit." he murmured. "I'll get you some water."I nodded my head. My throat felt dry as if I had been screaming for hours even though it had only been minutes. He poured water from the pitcher and handed me the cup. Then our fingers brushed.There was something strange that passed between us. I noticed it right away.Harrison stiffened for a split second. His jaw tightened and his eyes darkened before he quickly looked away. He straightened his back as if he was
Katherine Lark's POV:My voice echoed weakly in the room but no one answered. The silence pressed in on me while skin was still damp with sweat. I pushed myself to stand but my legs shaky but able to hold me."Harrison?" I called again and louder this time.But there is still nothing. My chest tightened at that."He wouldn't just leave." I whispered to myself. "He promised..."I looked around the room. The lamp was still lit, the blanket had been carefully tucked around me and everything looked exactly the same as before. Except for the fact that he was gone.I took a step forward. Then another. The floor felt cold under my bare feet and grounding me a little. I walked slowly toward the door while my heart was pounding harder with every step."Maybe he's just outside." I muttered. "Maybe I am overthinking."I reached for the door handle. But before I could touch it, the door opened from the other side. There are two warriors stood outside the door.They were not familiar faces to me b
Katherine 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,







