(Katriona)R HAD one mistake. She may have been successful in masking her scent from my wolf but she left a drop of her blood on the floor. She was injured when she came here to spy on me herself. Her latest victims must have tried fighting so hard for their lives before they died in her hands.When Alexander called Clyde over, the mage did not waste time to prove himself. He still felt guilty for failing to cure my father and he was too eager to offer help in any way possible that tracing the owner of the blood did not take him much time.He was also inspired more than ever now since Willow was back on his side. I heard that they got separated after Willow decided to marry the man her parents had chosen for her who was also a shifter. It happened years ago. She was so afraid that her parents would disown her that she chose them over her own heart. Unfortunately, her husband sold her to the high-ranking mages. Since then, her life had fallen apart.Now that they were back in each oth
TO MY SURPRISE, there were more wolves who jumped down the gates and joined our pack. Half of them were the members of the Order. The others were the royal family’s warriors themselves. Alexander and I glanced at each other and nodded as we led the pack towards the mages.Clyde had blocked every spell thrown our way. The mages may possess strong powers but without them, their bodies were like those of humans. Compared to them, the shifters were still faster, especially me and my mate. And with Clyde blocking the attacks, we were able to charge forward.I sank my claws and teeth into the body of the first mage I saw and tore his arms apart before slamming him onto the wall before I proceeded to another mage.“Katriona!”I wouldn’t have stopped until I heard that voice.It was Rhodora.She stood a few meters away from me. But what caught my attention was the sword she was holding. Alexander had told me about it. It was the missing sword. The Legacy. The one from my ancestors.“No one hu
MY STEPS slowed down when I finally saw him again. Today, he was no longer in that custom-styled suit. His leather shoes had been replaced by sneakers and he looked untidy for the first time. Gone was his regal aura.He didn’t look like a king anymore.But a lost old man.He was rocking himself back and forth while holding his mate’s photo as he stared at the clear sky from the window.I had always doubted his wife. And I’d already rehearsed about what I would tell him after I was able to show him her true colors. But it turned out that there was no need for that anymore. Beatrice had shown him all her darkness and this man bravely and foolishly accepted that darkness.I no longer had to ask if his black heart was finally breaking at last and if he was feeling that same agony that he put me and my mother through.Because it was already showing. His eyes had become swollen with tears. And the photo he was holding was already soaked with those tears.Now that I think about it, maybe Aug
(Alexander)“DID you see that, Xander? I won!”My smile widened when I saw Katriona’s eyes shone after beating a former warrior in chess. I loved to see her win and it was precisely because of this smile. Everyone in the room was just watching her as she stood up to greet me as if it was the most natural thing to do.I looked at the chessboard before smiling at her. I kissed her forehead. “You did great, love.”After Dane’s death more than a month ago, I thought I would see Katriona waver. She didn’t. She had only let herself mourn for a day and the next day; she started exploring knowing that her father wouldn’t like to see her wallow in misery.She drove around the city and in the nearby provinces all by herself. But of course, I was right there, following her secretly from afar. She had no problems still doing anything she wanted to do because she was naturally strong. It was just two weeks before she gave birth now but her little bump could pass as only five months.She traveled a
IT WAS past eight in the evening when I received a call from Clyde informing me about Willow and Katriona’s location. I teleported right away; my chest was still pounding.And there, I found the loveliest pregnant woman in the world.Katriona was in a yellow dress that barely reached her knees.God, it felt so nice to see her wearing bright colors again.She was standing in front of our home… back in the North.When she saw me, concern crossed her eyes as she started explaining, “I’m sorry. I didn’t want to leave. I mean how could I? That’s still technically my house. I only wanted to visit this place with Willow for a moment. She teleported us here but we lost track of the time wandering around. I also met the other kids again. They requested me to play the guitar and before I knew it, we were having lunch and snacks together.“When I finally wanted to come back, Willow got dizzy and we had to stay longer. The omegas called the doctor and guess what? She’s pregnant!” Katriona’s eyes
(Alexander) “The moment you open the door and everyone inside finds out what you are planning, there will be war, alpha. Blood will spill.” I smirked when I heard the anxiety in my beta’s voice. And I don’t blame him knowing that if things would go as planned, this would be the biggest war our pack would have to face. I glanced at the castle in front of us. All the lights were on. From where we are, I could hear the loud music playing inside. My brother’s engagement party was a blast. I would bet all my inheritance that Bradley was currently having the time of his life. He had been walking on sunshine for years now. It was time we switched places. “Do you know what kept me alive all these years? It’s this moment, this chance to avenge my mate. I can’t let this pass, Jace. I have waited for this for a long time. And if getting even requires blood, then I don’t mind spilling some.” I turned to Jace and patted his shoulder. “Why do you look like that? Are you doubting your alpha? Do
(Katriona) “Just a warning, Katriona. Alpha Alexander has returned. Because of the brothers’ long-time feud, you could be targeted by him. Be careful. Once he sets his eyes on something, he would go all the way to get it. He would not be tagged as the ‘Northern Beast’ for nothing.” Those words came from Lord Kenneth, one of the members of the Order, an organization which the King ruled to maintain the peace in the Kingdom. Lord Kenneth let out those words when we met in the hallway after I came out of the ladies’ room. Before this, I had only heard rumors about Alexander since no one around me, not even the royal family themselves talk about him as if he was a forbidden subject. I knew about his victories and how he mercilessly conquered several packs until the entire wolves in the North had become under his command. I also heard that the brothers were not on good terms although what happened between them seemed to be a story which no one was allowed to tell. But whatever was the
(Alexander) “YOU are on the verge of losing your right to the throne because of what you did at the party! Are you even aware of that?!” The King’s voice echoed inside the four corners of his office when he yelled at me as soon as the butler closed the door. “If I really gave a damn about the throne, then I wouldn’t have left the city four years ago,” I shot back while I sat on the couch. “Your adopted son could have it. Except from the North, he could rule this kingdom and keep pretending to be the perfect alpha for all I care but I would have my revenge, your majesty.” “What happened four years ago was an accident, Alexander!” “That’s what all of you wanted to think! The proof was right in front of your eyes but you and your queen still refused to believe it!” The King rose from his seat and pointed his finger at me. “So that is the reason why you are throwing away your throne just for one woman?!” “Come again? Just for one woman?” I repeated. I stood up and stared at him. My