"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
I gave a slight frown, and he nodded, "Yeah! He didn't think I could really want a female the way he feels about Sara. He never considered that I could want something more from you. None of them would ever consider it. After the full moon, they would think you're merely one if the others. And I did
Jane POV When I opened my eyes again, sunlight poured into the luxury bed chamber where I laid. I had been dreaming of running in the wild. Not from fear or from being chased, but for the sheer pleasure of it. The feeling of joyous excitement lingered as I came fully awake. I realized that I felt m
Jake lifted his gaze and began to speak. "Jane, listen. It's alright to leave with him. If you want your first shift in Tauranga, I can't demand that you change your mind. That would be selfish. I was a fool, making you sign a contract to accept my rejection. I'm very sorry that I ever considered
The day before, Aylin POV Rowan picked me up at the resort as agreed. The restaurant he took me was inside a hotel that I'd driven past many times. How I loved his confident strides. His easy manner and how he totally ignored our guards was so attractive. I loved his simple sweater and jeans wit
"No," Rowan replied earnestly. "Sara had little to do with it, I swear. She happens to be the Alpha's fated female. A male who was sort of my enemy." "Was?" I murmured. "He's not anymore, is he?" His eyes dropped to the wine in front of him, then lower. I hoped he didn't ask me out to tell me tha
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
"You're dressed up," he said simply. "So are you. And stop calling me that!" Her curt tone confused him. She resumed walking. Wait, was she not interested in talking to him? After looking at him like that? He reached out and grabbed her arm. She yanked free. "What do you want? I'm working ri
Kevin Kevin had nearly died of relief when the Deputy Chief, Killian Forrest, reached out to assign him work. He expected to hear from Richard Wolfe himself. Apparently, the Chief didn't want to deal with him too. Kevin was more than happy to avoid dealing with him too. At least, for now. As a t