Jane POV It felt like I'd been gone for years even though I was only away for a few days. The town felt different, though I knew it was me who had changed. My mom was thrilled that I was back. Her pride made her hid it well but I could sense it. Things were awkward between us. After everything, I
"Jane." It was Avery. "Sergeant, you're back," I said. Someone was with him. A girl I'd met before. Jake's little sister. I remembered her well. "How are you? Uncle Jerry told me something..." He trailed off as his eyes moved about, noting Nasir and Aya first, then Jake who stood leaning confi
Jake POV I could not think or concentrate on work or do anything. After tonight, Jane would not shift till the next full moon. In two days, she would return to Tauranga to wait for me to go bring her to our home. Not to mention, this was her first run in these woods in this town where Goddess broug
'I know you're losing your mind, but they need this,' Nick said gently. 'I'm not going with them,' I lied. 'Just... going for a run myself.' Was my frustration that obvious. Of course, it was that obvious. I doubted Nick understood what I felt. He didn't have to wait like I did. No one ever stood
Jane POV The next day, Jake arrived earlier than the set time to pick me up for dinner. After that near-s€x episode in the woods, I was unsure how to act around him at first. Should I act mad? After all, he'd taken me by total surprise. My body heated again at the mere recollection of the sweet
"Let me help you," Jake said, rising. As he put the necklace around my neck, I let myself enjoy the feel of the light touch of his fingers. He was quick with the task. Perhaps running from temptation. He returned to his seat with his eyes on my neck and contented smile on his lips as he breathed
Jane POV "What?" I gave a brief laugh. "That sounds insane, Jake. I doubt it." "Nasir saw him with your ex yesterday," he replied. I was going to ask which one but decided against it. I recalled at the hospital when he said he knew my track record. I didn't want that type of conversation, so inst
"Danny?" "Janet," he said gently, rising from the sofa. His eyes traveled all over me like he used to do when we dated briefly. I immediately recalled the guy taking pictures of Jake and I at the resort. Even now, I refused to believe Danny had anything to do with it. "What are you doing here?"
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 right
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 tra
Richard appeared just as I began to wonder what I was doing in the Alpha's house. He was in his full warrior clothes. A sleeveless camouflage. It was unbuttoned, revealing tattooed bare chest and muscled abs. The matching shorts did not cover all of his toned, powerful thighs. I caught myself st
Tessa POV I was changing. One minute ago, I was Tessa Nile. The girl who tried to to run away from the pack. All I wanted was to be free because I feared that I would end up like my mother. Right now, with one female standing guard at my door and another helping me get dressed, I was no longer
It was so hard to get rid of the anticipation. I reminded myself that the day was not just any other Sunday. It was a feast day. The pack would have their Christmas party later tonight. Though they called it the Winter Solstice Feast. That meant Richie may not have the time to make me eat with him l
Tessa POV I forgot about Kevin and his foolish words the moment I walked into my apartment yesterday. I had no need to worry about him anymore as Richard Wolfe would be keeping a close eye on me from now on. That meant there was no risk of working at the ex's ever. It was around 5 AM the next day.
I had barely walked into the vast building when Young Luna Reign began speaking to me. Her eyes twinkled with excitement as she asked the most disconcerting question I'd heard that day. Her words were both intriguing and dreadful at the same time. "You know him, right?" She asked when I didn't re