If it were true, then I was taking it as a compliment. The first thing I did when we returned to the house was head directly to Caius’s private office where he kept the good whiskey. After downing a few shots, just enough to numb the pain of my still healing wounds, I plopped down in a chair and pr
Caius One Month Later Since learning Anastasia’s father was part of the Eye of Horus, a plan had been set in motion. She didn’t know how far his involvement went, but my brothers and I knew well how deep the veins of the organization ran in this country. If Vladimir Lasko truly was in the Eye of
He and Anastasia reclined in their chairs, cucumbers over their eyes, and a chunky face mask—that smelled suspiciously like celery—painted over their cheeks. I drew my line at the face masks. Two days later she strutted her way into my office, flashing a saccharine smile at my assistant that had h
Caius “WOOO-HOOO! CRUSH IT! CRUSH IT INTO OBLIVION!” My darling fiancé bellowed, leaping up from the stands as Grave Digger, the neon-green monster truck, plowed over the shell of an old F-150. She bounced on the balls of her feet, screeching through her cupped hands as Grave Digger was followed
I took one look at the crowd, namely the males that had been leering at her, and grumbled. “I’ll take you.” “I don’t need you to escort me,” She puffed out her chest, which really only served to hike her breasts up even further. “I did save your life after all.” “I saved yours right after, and I d
I craved more of what happened back in my home theatre. I craved the little sounds she made, all cute and soft despite Anastasia’s hard exterior. “I want these off,” I growled against her lips, my fingers yanking at her jean shorts. “Now, Anastasia. Don’t make me tell you twice.” “Fuck,” she exhal
Anastasia I should have recognized Caius’s silence as panic after what happened between us in the bathroom. At first, I’d assumed he was being his usual brooding self, but that wasn’t the case. It was the bond. Or rather, his intense hatred of it. I’ll admit, it hurt. It hurt a lot to know the ma
He shrugged. “Never gave it much thought.” “Uh huh,” I drawled, slipping past him. “Find me tomorrow night and maybe if I’m in a better mood we can get wine drunk and complain about how useless mates are.” I looked back. “Have a good night, Knight.” I made it to my bedroom when I realized he was
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