The beast's glittering eyes held me in place like a spell. I worried that if I looked away, he would vanish. I knew this creature quite well. Not because he was my husband's other form, but because he was my kind. The need to go to him took hold as I dashed out of my bedroom. My mother happened t
I felt so hot in the most inappropriate places but was determined to keep as much distance as he was imposing. Stepping back, I kept my eyes between his golden blond hair and the trees. The strands seem to shimmer in the darkness. "We need to help each other. It's why we came together, isn't it?" H
Jake POV I watched Jane, gauging her emotions and worrying that I may have made it worse. I was here to make up, not make her angrier. But she wasn't upset like I feared. In fact, she was actually considering what I'd just said. And underneath all of the anxiety and disappointment in her mom, the
Lifting my gaze to the street, I spotted a familiar figure heading in our direction. She seemed frantic, mumbling silently as she made her religious gesture, touching her forehead, chest and shoulders. I scoffed. “Speak of the devil.” Jane followed my eyes. When she saw her mom, I felt the irritat
Jake POV I was wrong. Jane and I were not on friendly terms. That was fine. We didn't have to be. What she said was fact. Even though it caused a pang in my heart. We would, indeed, be over soon. I was beginning to get carried away. It was a good thing she reminded me. I hated how irritated it ma
"No, it's fine. It's my wife. She's got that card at the moment," I replied. "Okay, Mister Carlisle. Thanks for confirming." I hung up and was about to settle into looking at her purchases when my desk phone rang. Richard. Which meant it was time for a late lunch with the guys. We were all back a
Jake POV At the mention of the wife's name, I struggled to school my features, trying hard to hide my reaction to the bit of information Nick had just revealed. My effort was useless. "Hmm," I nodded casually. "Well, good for them. And good for you too. You're keeping your female happy." "Appar
“Does she know?” I asked. The Alpha knew exactly what I meant. “No, my mate does not know that her friend is fated to you. Let me guess, you want to continue with the secret.” I was unsure what I wanted at this point. Just that it was better if the two friends didn't discuss me at all. “Jane w