Sinclair “I’m worried about Ella.” I confess, pushing away my dinner. “You still haven’t been able to connect?” Hugo inquires, looking up from his own meal. We’re on the road today, in between territories and enjoying a rare night free of politics – though not free of stress. This is the first tim
“Yes.” Ella answers, sounding only slightly sullen. “Did you have dessert?” I follow up, wishing she would turn on her damn camera so I can see her. “No… though the chef did make an especially delicious looking cake today.” She reveals, obvious longing in her voice. “Okay, then you call down to t
Sinclair When I arrive in the dream forest, I’m alone – as I have been almost every night since I left. However, rather than calling for my mate as I usually do, by picturing her in my mind and willing her to come to me with the sheer force of my longing and determination, I send my power out
A fist slams into my face, “I’m going to make you pay for this, bitch.” My attacker snarls, gesturing to his dead friend. “No - please!” I cry, “it wasn’t supposed to happen this way, you should be dead.” “Well now you get to die.” His face comes into focus over mine, and I can see the pure, sadi
Ella “What do you mean, it was a memory?” Sinclair asks carefully. “I thought the priests came to you in the orphanage? I don’t remember anything about humans attacking you in the woods.” I stare at my lap, cradling my belly and trying to figure out how to explain my deceit. I knew this conversati
I can feel his wolf fighting for control, and in the next moment he’s pulling me up onto my knees. “No, damn you. You weren’t.” He rumbles, dragging me into his arms and claiming my mouth in a searing kiss. I don’t resist, I throw my arms around his neck and let myself be taken. His hands are rough
Ella When I wake up the next morning, I feel better rested than I have in weeks. For the first time since I started hypnosis, Philippe hasn’t had to charge in during the middle of the night to wake me from my night terrors. Simply being able to connect with my mate did wonders for my state of mind,
Sinclair’s face is already on a large computer screen, and his hawkish eyes follow me the moment I enter the room. They linger on me for a long moment after I sit down, before he turns his attention to my companions. “So, I’ll get straight to the point,” He begins gruffly. “I know that you’ve all be