All Chapters of The Seal and The Bond: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

Katherine Lark's POV:The morning came quietly the next day. I woke before the sun fully rose. For a moment, I stayed lying on my bed and listening to the distant sounds outside.But soon, I slowly sat up and rubbed my eyes. Then my thoughts went to Harrison without my permission. I hadn't seen him properly since yesterday. He had been busy again and moving from one duty to another. Being really worked him so much.And I understood all of that. But still, a small part of me wished we could talk again even just a few words. Soon, I shook my head and finally stood up. But when I opened my door to step out, something caught my eye.There was a single flower right in front of my door.It was fresh with dew still clinging to its petals. Its stem was neatly trimmed as if someone had taken care not to damage it. I slowly bent down and picked it up. It was a wildflower. But I also recognized it. These flowers grew near the eastern training grounds where Harrison often trained. My fingers ti

Harrison Hale's POV:The firelight flickered across the gathering but my attention was no longer on the reports or the voices around me. My eyes were focused on Katherine.She was being quiet again just like she always did after speaking. She did not look proud. She did not look like she was waiting for praise either. Katherine just simply returned to her place as if caring for the pack was something she had always done. Soon, the pack was murmuring again. They were discussing her ideas and turning them over in their minds. And that alone told me that she was being accepted without my help.I let the discussion continue for a while before I slowly raised my hand. The voices died down almost at once. Soon, the elders beside me straightened their backs. Jannica also lifted her chin and clearly thinking this was the moment I would speak about our strength, alliances, old traditions and our marriage.I could already feel it coming even before Elder Veyra took a step forward."Alpha Harri

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

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

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,