'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?"
Danny's hot breath flooded my face, making me nauseous. His grip tightened firmly around my throat as he pressed himself against me. The feel of his erection on my abdomen made me want to tear off my skin. His other hand gripped one of mine firmly while I tried to fight him off with my free hand.
I went after him despite the complete shame I felt at that moment. He definitely heard the part about the dancing. "You let me f*cking touch you, Janet. And squeeze you!" Danny's words echoed in my head as I ran after my mate. "Jake!" I called. He seemed to increase his strides at the sound of m
Aria was awake. She wasn't fussing, thank goodness. As she blinked her bright green baby eyes, squinting, it occurred to me that the sunlight had caught up with us. So I moved her and her brother's cribs farther into the shade. It was midmorning and I was out in the balcony with Derek and Lily's 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
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