Damien I stepped out of the omega house after a handful of them had gathered to express gratitude for my kindness. Responding with a nod, I walked away, heading back to the main pack house with a burden in my chest. My heart nursed my confusion and longing for Katana. At first, I lied to myself that I wasn't helping the omegas for Katana and assured myself I was going to put as much space between us as possible but I couldn't control myself and ended up in the omega kitchen in search of my mate. My body had become a slave to my need and the flaming desire for her burned bright but I couldn't have her. The distance between us was too wide to bridge.I couldn't belittle myself to mark an omega and end up losing the respect of my pack mates. But Katana's presence brought an animalistic hunger, filling me with raw need. I wanted her so badly that it manifested as physical pain. Unfortunately, our society's standards were like a stone wall separating us forever. A flashback of how

Katana Shocked, I couldn't believe what I was hearing and I tried to process the news that my mate already had a pregnant girlfriend. The reality of the situation hit me like a ton of bricks, and my heart ached. Why would the moon goddess pair me with someone who was already taken? Zayn, sensing my discomfort immediately stood up and shouted at the elder. "This is bullshit!" he yelled, his fists clenched at his sides. "There's no way I'm letting Katana clean the Alpha's quarters and serve his girlfriend!" Elder Logan laughed and Elder Quinton shook his head, a look of amusement on his face. "Zayn, your stubbornness would land you in deep trouble one day. The distribution of morning duty can't be changed. We all have to do our part and serve the pack so we don't get into trouble. Besides, the Alpha won't look at your girlfriend a second time. She's not his type." "Yeah right! " Zayn scoffed and walked away, cursing loudly. The thought of being close to the Alpha, serving him a

Katana I rushed inside the house, the rain, cold, and unshed tears following close behind me, and sighed at the warm atmosphere of the living room. My eyes searched around for Zayn, hoping he wouldn't probe me with questions. The room was lit by the soft glow of the fireplace, casting shadows on the walls. Some omegas were huddled together in the room, chatting animatedly and enjoying the warmth of the fire. I approached the fireplace, feeling its heat on my skin and breathing in the smoky and earthy scent of the burning logs. My mum caught sight of me standing beside the hearth and she eyed me from head to foot with a frown. "What were you doing out there in the rain?" Without saying anything, I shrugged my shoulders. Her frown disappeared, replaced with concern. "Katana, are you okay?" Another nod. "Come on now, you can tell me," she prodded, not believing my silence. The sound of the rain tapped against the windows. I blinked back tears, trying to keep my emotions in

Katana's POV Sitting on the cold bathroom floor, I sobbed quietly as I tried to come to terms with how fucked up my life had become. Damien had rejected me in front of Anysia, his girlfriend, and she had treated me like dirt, laughing and calling me names. Shame and anger filled me as I hugged my knees to my chest, trying to calm myself down. "Oh moon goddess, please," I begged, tears streaming down my face. "Take away these feelings for Damien and help me love Zayn, my boyfriend, instead. I don't know how to move on from Damien if my heart still belongs to him. Please, I beg of you, grant me the strength and the love for Zayn that I so desperately need." Whenever I tried to imagine a future with Zayn, all I could see was Damien's face. Frustration and despair filled my heart. How could I move on from Damien if my heart still belonged to him? My mom knocked on the bathroom door, calling out my name. I quickly wiped away my tears and tried to compose myself. I didn't want her t

Katana's POV The sun peeked over the trees in the distance and I sprang out of bed with a fluttery feeling of anticipation and tingles all over my body. Racing over to the bathroom, the door was slightly ajar, and I pushed it open to find my mum standing beside the sink with a warm smile on her face. "Why are you so excited that you are starting school today," she chuckled, washing her face. Joy bubbled in my laugh and shone in my eyes. My mum's smile broadened. "Oh Mum, you don't know how long I have longed for this day to come. Imagine how our lives would be after I got my diploma. I could go to college and better our lives. I’ll become a robotics engineer and make sure you never lack anything." My mum rested her back against the wall and watched as I stripped down to my bare skin and hopped into the shower. "You know that Damien is doing all of this for you, don't you? He has helped the Omegas because of the mating bond you share with him." My heart lost rhythm and a ghost o