The shock in her eyes, followed by lust and just a glimmer of fear, wasn’t faked or forced. And fuck if it didn’t drive me mad.Each time I started to think of her I’d force myself to stop. I’d grab a drink and let the whiskey numb me from the inside out, but its effectiveness was waning.I turned m
As much as I fucking hated the roles we had to play to the public, there was no escaping them.I’d be expected to take charge, to do all the talking and mingling despite the fact that I couldn’t stand most people, while Anastasia was meant to be nothing more than a flashy side piece.It was all a he
CaiusI dare you to find out.Those words played on a loop in my thoughts as we pulled onto the winding driveway leading up to the winery.We merged with groups of other vehicles and trailed after them, each of us waiting our turn. Those further ahead stopped on the circular, cobblestone path. Drive
Past a flight of winding steps carved from stone sat the De Luca Winery Estate House. Jagged mountains cast in silver light from the glowing moon stood in the background, making it appear as though we were in the maw of a great beast.Anastasia placed a hand on my chest, flashing a dazzling smile at
He was one of many Alphas against the peace treaties created by Alpha Nox and Luna Lilac.Dozens of circular tables filled the space, topped with thick pillared candles the same color as the stonework decorating the walls of the room. Their flames danced to the gentle tune of the harpist, who strumm
CaiusAnastasia snorted, then clapped a hand over her mouth.“I’m so sorry. I don’t mean to be disrespectful.”Jada flashed her straight white teeth in a knowing grin, “It’s the name, isn’t it?”“Yes.” Anastasia confessed, “It’s just…it’s very fitting.”Luna Lilac laughed loudly, “I said the same th
Maverick’s voice filled my mind, giving an update as to our guests in attendance. It prompted me to lean into Anastasia’s side.“I’ve received word that your father is not in attendance tonight.”Her shoulders slumped with visible relief. Seeing the amount of tension she held in regard to that one m
Perhaps it wouldn’t be so bad to simply give in.I scooped a spoonful of the sorbet and held it out, “Open your mouth, Anastasia.”Those eyes of hers darkened. Her tongue, all pretty and pink, darted out to lick her lips. I was enraptured by the blush slowly spreading across her cheeks. When she ope
She laughed at my flustered expression. "Come on, you can tell me. I promise I won't repeat anything."I took a deep breath, trying to figure out how to navigate this minefield without revealing too much. "Like you said, Caius is difficult. He can be the biggest jerk you’ve ever met, but he's also i
AnastasiaA spark of delight lit up her face. She sat up straighter and wiped her eyes. "Really? You'd do that with me?"I nodded enthusiastically. "Of course! My mom taught me to cook too. What's your specialty?"A ghost of a smile played on her lips. "Pumpkin pie. Mom always said mine was the best
The bathroom door swung open, cutting off my reply. My heartbeat accompanied the heavy thud of Ghost’s combat boots as he stomped his way inside. His expression was one of cold murder, but that didn’t stop my eyes from dropping down to his chest.Why wasn’t he wearing a shirt? And was that blood?A
AnastasiaAfter getting black out drunk with Knight and waking up on the floor of my closet cuddling an empty bottle of tequila I decided that my days of heinous partying, reckless drinking, and overall bad decision making had come to an end.“ANASTASIA! KNIGHT! I’M GOING TO KILL YOU!”Just kidding.
Fallon’s nose wrinkled in disgust. “Doesn’t it? Wolves have more dignity than humans. We would never harm our own kind. They’re more animals than we are.”My eyes widened. What did she just say?Ziva’s voice flooded my mind. “Has she forgotten that your kind are half human? Wolves have more dignity
AnastasiaHeadache or not as soon as we landed Caius and the others had no choice but to question Fallon.Instead of taking her to one of the cold interrogation rooms I had been thrown into, they led her into the estates lounge.Large leather armchairs and a single sofa were strategically placed aro
Fallon’s face went from red, to normal, to pale all within the span of a few seconds. Her breathing came heavy and all at once the guys started acting like what Ziva described as geriatric mother-hen’s.Knight raced into the bedroom suite to grab blankets and fuzzy socks, his shadows dripping behind
Anastasia“They’ll do what’s best for her.” Ziva’s reassurance filled me with a nice hit of calm. “They may be sexy, fumbling cavemen, but they’ve got good hearts. Even Ghost’s mean ass clearly cares about her.”Fallon shuffled out wearing the grey sweatshirt and pants the medical center had given h
I looked at the others. “South? So that’s the direction she was traveling.”“Yes, it looks like it.” Minister Tremblay replied. “The unit we sent out came back a few days ago. They tracked her for a little over two miles before the trail went cold.”“And how far of a net did they cast at the dead zo