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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 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 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 POVAnd so, as the first rays of morning light touched the broken homes of Blackclaw, we slipped deeper into the ruined pack lands — two shadows against a world that had already been swallowed by darkness.We didn’t speak as we walked. There was nothing to say. The once beautiful pack lands that used to be filled with life were now cold and lifeless. The air smelled of burnt wood and blood. My boots crunched softly on the dirt road, and every sound seemed too loud in the eerie silence. The houses we passed were broken, their doors hanging off their hinges. Some windows were shattered, and I could see marks of claws and fire on the walls. It was like walking through a graveyard.I could still remember when I was a little girl, hearing stories about the Blackclaw pack — strong, proud, and loyal. But what I saw now wasn’t a pack anymore. It was a nightmare.Anna walked beside me, her face pale and her eyes sharp, scanning every corner. Her black-dyed hair looked strange against

Liam’s POVI went straight to find my beta, Johnson. I found him in the pack kitchen, sitting with a cup of coffee, looking half-asleep. The moment he saw my face, he stood up straight, his instincts kicking in.“Alpha?” he asked, his voice tense. “What happened?”“Call an emergency meeting,” I said, my voice rough and barely steady. “Get the elders, the trackers — everyone.”He frowned. “Liam… what’s going on?”My chest tightened as I spoke the words I didn’t want to say. “Kat’s gone. She went to Blackclaw. Alone.”Johnson’s eyes widened in shock. The color drained from his face as he stared at me. “Alone?” he repeated quietly. “Liam, that’s suicide. Jacob’s territory—”“I know!” I snapped, slamming my fist into the counter. The wood cracked under my hand, but I didn’t care. My wolf pushed harder, wanting to break free. “I know what it means.”Johnson swallowed hard and looked at me with sympathy. He’d seen me broken before — the way I’d lost myself after my first mate’s death. He’d