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
Jane POV Jake stomped into the room and came to stand behind me. Like he meant to protect me from what Rudy was saying. I felt the light touch of his hand on my waist as my new dad glared at him. With a deep sigh, Rudy refocused on me. He resumed speaking as if Jake was not there, “You wanted a