Caterina
The door opens behind me, and I see my parents filing into the room, then closing the door. I turn around to face them, my eyes red from crying, but I see no regret in their faces. My mother walks towards me and grabs my wrist hard.
“Don’t ruin this for your sister, Caterina,” She had the same bloodthirsty look in her eyes as my father did - beasts of the same blood. I wonder whose traits I inherited; it definitely was not theirs.
My father stepped closer. “Or we will force you to turn rogue and give you to a wolf-fighting colony as bait. Keep quiet, keep your distance and do not disgrace this pack any more than you have.” He spits out his venom, equally as scalding as Segios.
“You will have to tie me down to keep me quiet, father. This will be the last time this family abuses me, that I can promise you.” I say through gritted teeth while levelling my gaze at them. My father’s eyes widen at this, and he moves to hit me, but I hold up my arm to block him.
“Raise your hand to me again, and I will show you just how dangerous an abused wolf can be,” I say, walking towards him, and he actually takes a step backwards as I bare my fangs.
My mother pulls me back by my hair, and I twist my body around to look at her.
“Always a coward, aren’t you, mother?” I say in a sickly-sweet tone before rubbing the creases from my dress.
“Fine, I will indulge you this once, but after this sham of a wedding, I am leaving, and you won’t stop me,” I say with finality, staring at both my parents with such hostility that they were rendered speechless. They leave the room after this, and as the door closes, I feel tears run down my cheeks.
No matter how brave I act, this hurts me more than I can even explain.
I sigh, wipe my tears away, fix my makeup, and hide my puffy eyes well before walking out of the dressing room.
As soon as I stepped out, Carlotta’s eyes met mine, and she smiled that cunning, triumphant grin of hers. She runs towards me and pulls me by my arm.
“You’re my maid of honour! Walk ahead of me!” She exclaims, ridiculing me further, and I try to keep my growl at bay. She pushes me towards the door and places her veil over her face—my veil. My father’s eyes flash, his mind link telling me to ‘move!’ before taking Carlotta’s arm in his.
Funny how they use the link when it is to their benefit. Instead of warning me of what would happen, my mother kept quiet. They had this way of tuning me out of the mind link; this is probably why they acted too swiftly when the sex video played. They planned this, and it broke my heart even more.
I hear the whispers feel the glares behind me as I stand next to Carlotta - how the young wolf was so kind to her evil sister even after she tried to marry the Alpha.
Pariah, that’s what I am now.
But I don’t care; they could all go and jump off a cliff. I managed to hold back the rolling of my eyes throughout the ceremony, something I was proud of. But something tells me that Carlotta was not Sergio’s intended mate.
Yes, my sister might be pregnant, and they bonded, but she wasn’t the mate that the Moon Goddess chose for him. She was the one he decided to bond with and impregnate. I doubt Carlotta understood the importance of her union with Sergio if they genuinely were mates; she just wanted what I had.
The ceremony ended, and people wished my sister well, all the while whispering loudly about how a crazy, pitiful Omega I was.
I couldn’t take the degradation anymore, even with this newfound bravery. So I slipped out of the church and made my way to my car at the edge of the parking lot.
No one could force me to endure that; I was tough, not stupid. No one would be at the reception hall at my parents’ mansion, so I would take my time to get there.
But as I was about to get into my car, I felt as if someone was watching me. I quickly spun around, expecting my father to be standing there, but there was no one. A chill goes up my spine, and I shake it off before getting inside and starting the car. I’ve had enough weirdness for one day.
“Caterina!” Carlotta shouts at me when I eventually arrive at the mansion two hours later. She stomps over to me and flares her nostrils.
“I was expecting you to ride with us on the way here! How dare you leave without us!” I look at her with a raised eyebrow but give her a sickly sweet fake smile.
“So sorry, sister, but I am here now. Do you need anything? Why did I have to ask that? Because a grin spread on Carlotta’s face.
“Please, can you take these shoes off my feet? They are killing me and hurting my back.” She says, but that was just the start of it.
Throughout the evening, she degrades me further and orders me around like a slave while I watch her and Sergio’s display of love. Watch as they get congratulated while I get stares of disgust. I had to do as she asked for now, but after this, I would slit her throat before lifting a hand to her in kindness again.
How can my family hate me this much? What have I ever done but be loyal to them, even when they hurt me? I even agreed to marry Sergio Andretti, cold and ruthless mafia Capo and Alpha of the Onyx Myst Pack.
Knowing he never cared for me, I still would have married him because my father willed the union. He wanted the power that came with the Andretti name and would sell his own daughter to do it.
I sneak out to the bathroom when Carlotta is kept busy, but I hear my father call to me via the link behind me before I can get there. I can’t believe that I used to fear this man, but now I see him for what he truly was. Not only was he callous, but he was a beast in every sense of the word.
“I have scheduled a meeting tomorrow with a Lycan pack in Las Vegas - you are to be married to their Alpha.” He says, and I feel his words chill me to my bones and disgust coils into my stomach.
“Fenriz?” I ask in a voice barely above a whisper, and he nods as a grin spreads on his face before he leaves me to stand there alone and terrified. I needed to leave tonight before he could sell me off again!
Fenriz was the Alpha of the Vega pack - they’ve ruled Las Vegas since the strip was developed to what it was now, hence the name. It’s not that I would be marrying into a blue blood Lycan pack that terrified me. It is the fact that Fenriz had had three wives before and killed them all while in a rage. That man was to be my husband, and I would probably be dead by the end of the year.
I shake the fear and head to the bathroom, splashing my face with ice-cold water and willing myself to calm down. Then I composed myself and headed back into the room that held all my misery.
I entered the side of the room and hoped Carlotta would not notice that I had been gone, but something felt wrong.
As soon as I step into the room, I see the wolves of the Onyx Myst pack growling, their hackles raised, eyes flashing silver and their claws exposed. These were territorial growls, and I could see why: striding into the middle of the room was the most gorgeous man I have ever seen. His scent emanates the room, dark and musky.
It was the smell of a forest right after a rainstorm and felt oddly... familiar?
Broad shoulders and built like a tank, the black shirt he wore showed off the tattoos on his arms and the ones that sneaked into his neck. He had shoulder-length blonde hair, but when he smiles at Sergio, I notice the crest at his neck just below his ear. My eyes widen, and a hand flies to my mouth.
Why was he here?
Caterina This is a wolf of The Blood Crest pack. The tyrannical and merciless Russian wolf pack who ruled the other half of New York. They were also mafia, Russian Bratva and Sergio’s mortal enemies. I see my father walk towards the man and speak to him. This terrified me; he had already promised me to the Lycans of Vegas. Would he offer me to this man as well? I know my father only wanted power, and the Bratva would be the perfect place to have a foot in the door. The man looked at my father, and his eyes flashed the deepest crimson I had ever seen. “Move,” he growls and steps past my father, whose eyes fell on me, but they held no intimidation against the man who had brushed him off. I step backwards, fear gripping my heart at the sight of this man stalking the room. His eyes were deep red, which signified he was an Alpha, and I have heard a lot about the Alpha of the Blood Crest Pack. Beast, he was every inch of the
Caterina I wanted a new start, and now it seems like I would get it. We exit my father’s mansion and come to a stop in front of a black and green motorcycle. There was a leather jacket lying on top of the seat. “Ever been on a bike, Caterina?” He asks as he gently puts me down next to him. I look up into his eyes, not sure how I’ll get used to the intensity behind his stare, and shake my head. “N-no, not at all,” I say and see the grin spread on his face again. This man terrified and intrigued me simultaneously, and it was making my head spin. “You’re in for a treat, then,” he says, about to place a helmet on my head, but then I remembered something. “Wait, I need to get my things, my clothing and belongings,” I tell him, about to turn around and walk back inside my home, when he pulls me back by my wrist. “I have just marked your entire family as my enemy. Do you really think they will allow you to waltz back in there
Kai I lay her down on the bed we would share from now on, our bed, and gaze down at her. My mate was stunning and had the essence of an Alpha deep inside her; she just didn’t know her worth yet. “We will show her…” my beast rumbles, calming down for the first time since I set my eyes on her. Yes, we will show her - we will make her a Queen. As soon as I lay my eyes on her back in that hall, I knew she was mine. Her scent reminded me of home, fresh Spring rain as it hit the forest surrounding our villa in Russia. The familiarity is what pulled me towards her, but it wasn’t until we made eye contact that I could confirm it. Even as Andretti droned on, all I wanted was her, and I had to kill a Beta pup to do it. The innocence she displayed didn’t match her smart mouth, and I couldn’t wait to see what else she had to show me. When I walk back downstairs, I hear my elevator open and listen to my pack as they stroll i
Caterina “I will ruin you, Caterina,” His words promised violence and so much more. This man was irresistible, his beast so much more so. I wanted him, wanted this Alpha to claim me, but I could see him fighting the desire to do precisely that. So I bring my hands up and cup his face, his crimson eyes closing as I do so while he leans into my palm. When they open again, the clear blue is back, and he smiles down at me. “Thank you, as much as I would love nothing more than to be buried deep inside you; I know you are nowhere near ready for me.” He says, then steps away from me and takes my hand in his, “Let me give you a tour of my home; our home,” I smile at his words, my lust replaced with excitement as he takes me around the massive penthouse. The place was beautiful, every piece of furniture and art painstakingly chosen to complement one another. This penthouse didn’t have the flashy wealth on display like at my parent’s mansion, even though I know that Kai is five times as we
Caterina I lay curled up on the bed, Kai’s warmth and touch slowly leaving my body. I never thought that meeting your mate would make you feel this intense animalistic hunger; like you just couldn’t get enough of the other. Is it because he’s an Alpha? Would it be different with any other wolf? The pull in my chest says different. Lifting up from the bed, I walk over to the walk-in closet that houses Kai’s clothing. His scent was the strongest here; musky and powerful. I close my eyes and drink him in, feeling my inner wolf yearn for him once more. It wanted to submit to Kai, I felt its need deep inside my core and I am afraid that I will not be able to hold it back for much longer. It’s only been day one - we still had a week to go. Taking a deep breath -regretting it afterwards- then I step out of the walk-in. I had nothing here, no cell phone, no clothing, so I decided to go downstairs. The clock on the wall shows 7 pm now;
Kai As soon as I left the penthouse, my wolf’s ears went flat, and he released a disapproving growl. “We’ll be back later; there’s work to do,” I tried to appease him, but I could tell he was anxious to get back to her. Her actions while she was on top of me nearly snapped my self-restraint. Her grinding, her hands all over me, her scent and naked pussy against my throbbing cock - it made me want to claim her right then and there. What little self-control I had pulled my beast back in and let her go. We were so close, so damn close… But now, I have to focus on work and step into my role as Pakhan. I got into my Bugatti Veyron and hauled ass out of the penthouse parking lot before I changed my mind. I owned a few clubs on Billionaire’s Row; by a few, I mean all of them. Men with money have different tastes; most of them border on illegal, but I do not care to cater to those types of needs. Money, dominance and women ruled these men, an
Caterina I open my eyes to sunlight streaming into my room, and for a second, I am momentarily dazed as to what I was looking at; a heavily tattooed chest. Then the memory of what happened yesterday comes flooding back in waves. I curl deeper into Kai’s arms, not wanting this to go away or, even worse, waking up in my bed back home to find out this has all been a dream. His arms pull me into a deeper embrace, and I feel something hard digging into my thigh. A blush blooms on my cheeks when I realise what it could be, so I just sink deeper into his arms. “Hmm, Caterina,” he thrums in a deep voice laced thick with sleep. When I look up, his eyes are still closed, but he has a smile teasing his lips. “Good morning,” I say in a small voice but hear the rumble in his chest at the sound of it. “Good, indeed,” he says, opening his eyes. “Did you sleep well?” As soon as he opened his eyes, that possessive string pulls taught, but I swallowed
Caterina Thank God Kai doesn’t walk to that monster bike; instead, he comes to a stop in front of a beautiful sleek black sports car. He walks over to my side and opens the door for me, then smacks my behind before I can even sit down. I let out a yelp as I sit down, and when I look at him, he winks and closes the door. Naughty bastard. After that, we were off. The drive to the estate took about two hours. I’ve never driven in comfortable silence with anyone, but with Kai, it came naturally. “So who all lives on this estate?” I ask, turning my head towards the driver’s seat. “The elders, young pups, Betas who aren’t as tough and bloodthirsty as the ones which run at my flank. It’s a community of about 500+ people, but I see them all as my family, the ones I am sworn to protect.” He says as he watches the road. 500+ people?! That is like a small town! I have never known packs to be this huge; they might just be the largest wolf