Jane POV Voices woke me up. I didn't open my eyes immediately. My hearing had gotten really weird the past two days. I could pick up the distant sound of cars and even laughter far outside these walls. The sounds were like noises sometimes. They disturbed my sleep, making me drift in and out of unc
As Jake opened the door wider, my mom walked in with the one whom I'd recently learned was my brother. It seemed like she wanted to come closer to the bed. I was relieved that she didn't. Jake looked like he was ready to bundle her out of the room if she made any slight mistake. She didn't care t
Jane POV The hardness in Jake's eyes told me that he was ready for an actual fist fight with Jet if I attempted to leave with him. "I'll have to ask you to leave, Jet," he said firmly. "You can wait downstairs forever if you want. My mate isn't going to Jefferson with you, yeah?" "She'll speak f
My mom's face twisted in hurt as she countered, "A permanent solution? Is that what he promised you? You know nothing of what you speak of, Janet! This young man right here, have you seen his true form? Do you know what type of beast he can turn into? At will! I have told you, cherrie, they are no
My mother wiped the tears off her cheeks with both hands as she hesitantly followed Nasir. All I could do was turn around and bury my face on Jake’s chest. As his arms encircled me, I let out all of the hurt the last few days had brought, crying it all out without shame. He held me to himself, sm
Jake POV As my senses registered the newcomer in the house, I thought damn Aylin. I hadn't taken her seriously when she said she called our parents. Rita, her guard, was keeping an eye to ensure she and Rowan didn't do anything inappropriate in public or meet behind closed doors before the full m
"I... There's not much to say. You already know the situation. What are you guys doing in town? You said we won't see you till New Year's eve." "You stole a prisoner? An enemy of the First family?" "Borrowed. And I've taken her back. The Alpha gave me the Ok. And he helped a lot." "I don't know t
I left the room quickly before my dad could argue some more. Rudy was putting ideas in Jane's head, and I must stop it. From the sound of their voices, they were talking in her bedroom. The door was not fully shut, so I focused my hearing in that direction as I approached soundlessly. My strides
Mother wolves got envious about stuff like that, so her behaviour was normal. My stomach rolled. I could feel myself getting ill. "Mrs Wolfe is desperate for a grandchild," Mrs Compton scoffed, echoing my thought. "She sure is," Tyrese muttered. I prayed silently that the two would shut up. Th
The three hours of sleep that I thought I could get before morning was nonexistent. Yet the night felt longer than ever. Kevin's words remained with me for the rest of the time while I laid awake, analysing all of my interactions with Richard Wolfe. At dawn, I came to the conclusion that indeed,
Tessa PoV Richard's words caused my heart to leap to my throat. I didn't dare assume anything. Live in his house like his other staffs. These were his words. He didn't say like his female. I held my breath, waiting for him to offer more details. "I'll be away for a few days," he said, shifting h
I didn't see Richard again until I was escorted back to my apartment. As soon as I entered the building, Peyton was waiting by his door. "Yo, superstar," he called out. I hadn't seen him at all, but that's because he was not on duty tonight. He had gone to the party as a pack member with his fri
Tessa POV Richard was taking my side. I couldn't stop my heart from swelling as I fought to recall if anyone had ever done this before. Things had been quite eventful here in the Forest Moon. I hardly ever got into fights or quarrels at the former pack. And I certainly couldn't recall anyone ever t
"What happened?" I asked no one in particular. Tessa and Ivy didn't speak. Instead, both shot daggers at each other with their eyes. The two Gammas exchanged looks as each waited for the other to tell the tale. It was Grace who began speaking. "I heard the two talking in the bathroom. Then there
Richard POV The first thing I noted as I entered the party hall was Tessa Nile's absence. The Alpha, Beta and their mates were not there either. I stomped forward, looking about for Tina and Grace. The two guards were nowhere on sight, which meant they were with Tessa. She probably went to the bath
Instead of an attack, Miss Johnson forced a smile. "Like mother like daughter, huh," she seethed. "Just cuz he introduced you to the Luna, you think you'll be something more?" Another bitter laugh echoed in the bathroom as she went on, "Does he know about your master, Mister Fox. Do you still servi
Tessa POV The evening had been going too well. Knowing my luck, I should've expected something to ruin it sooner or later. As I washed my hands, I recalled the look on Kevin's face again and shuddered. The harshness in his eyes had brought Curtis Burns to mind. In that moment, I had immediately re