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
AnastasiaAfter throwing myself into Caius’s arms and kissing him until my head spun and the room around me faded into inky darkness, I clung to the arm of my fiancé—take that Jayden fucking Warner—and allowed him to escort me into the ballroom.A light string of classical music filled the air as we
Caius didn’t appear affected by her strange scent. If he was, he hid it extraordinarily well. His face was a mask of neutrality, his eyes flat and devoid of emotion. They warmed as they flitted down to my face.“Give your thanks to my fiancé. She and the event planner are responsible for tonight.” I
AnastasiaIn my quest to locate a glass of 1986 Chateau Lafite I ended up stumbling into a private conversation held between Alpha Nox, Luna Lilac, and their guests. I smiled warmly at Jada, Brick, and Shayla, thanking the Goddess there were a few friendly faces here tonight.My father had never spo
“Does Caius know about this?”“He’s aware, but we’ll let him know about this latest development before the night is through,” Luna Lilac brushed the issue aside. Suddenly, she grabbed hold of my hands. “I can’t tell you how happy I am to have met you, Anastasia. I can tell you’re a good person, whic
Anastasia“As satisfying as it was, you have no clue what you’ve gotten yourself into.”I tipped my head to the side and took a moment to drink him in. The all-black tux he wore reminded me of the shadows in the forest the night he chased me down. The night I felt every hard inch of him pressed agai
I wrinkled my nose, ignoring the hint of warmth that came at the mere thought of being hunted down by Caius. “How predictably barbaric.”His lips twitched as if he were fighting a smile, though it was quickly eclipsed by his usual scowl.“Anything goes during the Hunt.”“Anything as in murder?” I t
There was a crack as something inside of me broke open.As my magic surged through me, I felt a jolt of surprise. It was... different. Where before it had been a cool, controlled stream—one that easily slipped through my fingers if I didn’t concentrate hard enough—it now coursed through my veins lik
AnastasiaI slipped into the mind-link but where Caius was I felt only animal instinct and predatory focus. It shifted as his wolf registered my presence, the full weight of his attention settling on my shoulders. I ripped myself away and instead reached out to Knight, Ghost, and Damon. The three of
I readied to turn back but hesitated when I heard the quiet trickle of running water.Ziva picked up on it immediately. “A stream, maybe? We can use it to scatter our scent, but we need to get there quickly. It won’t mean shit if everyone else is already on the other side.”As I raced in the directi
AnastasiaThe only sound was the pounding of my heart as I sprinted towards the tree line with the other does. I thought I caught a glimpse of Marjorie’s crimson hair, but it was too chaotic to be sure. Within seconds we were plunging headfirst into its clutches.Branches ripped at me like gnarled f
Marjorie now stood just a few yards behind him. Her long lashes fluttered as she drank him in with the same intensity I had moments before. She took a step towards him, her eyes lit with determination.Something in Caius’s gaze shifted and he seemed to make a decision. “We can’t have that, can we?”
AnastasiaCaius’s presence filled my mind, and I heard his voice, soft yet strong. “That is the son of Vladimir’s new Beta. I have no clue if he knows who you are, but be careful, Anastasia. From what I’m hearing he has a cruel streak a mile long. I’m close by. You won’t leave my sight, I promise.”
He cut an imposing figure in his blacked-out tuxedo. The crisp lines accentuated his broad shoulders and lean waist. His dark hair was styled back, revealing the sharp angles of his jaw and cheekbones. Suddenly his eyes locked with mine and I could feel every ounce of his rage like a jolt of electri
AnastasiaAs the does flooded in they branched off, quickly swept away by the Hunter’s that decided to pounce. I noticed each one held themselves differently. Some walked with their shoulders back, spines straight, and noses in the air. Their hips swayed to a seductive melody that had the males entr
Once I was naked and shivering from the cold, they led me into the clawfoot tub. Their hands were firm, but not unkind as they scrubbed every inch of my skin with an unscented soap. Artificial fragrances would only interfere with the wolves as they hunted us down, ripe for the taking. A chill snaked