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
AnastasiaAfter the whole debacle where I caught Caius with his pants down (literally), I might have expedited the shipping on my rose toy.A girl had needs, and if a certain broad-shouldered brute refused to do anything about it then I had to take matters into my own hands.Since I didn’t have acce
Pretty sure we weren’t talking about ice cream anymore.Just like that the dark light in his gaze was snuffed out. I could physically see him retreating into himself, fighting against any shred of attraction between us in fear of giving into the bond.His spine stiffened. He took another long drink
AnastasiaI squealed loudly and snatched it from his hands, causing his eyes to widen. He made an odd choking sound that was more like a rumble considering his voice was so deep and took a step back.“Thanks, Maverick! You’re the best.”He ground out something unintelligible before retreating down t
A few of his shadows shot out from seemingly nowhere and hit me right in the face. I fell back, clawing at my cheeks and eyes.“Get your insufferable ass back here,” I panted. “Fucking thief!”“You’re one to talk!” I heard him shout back.Once I could see again, I sprinted after him. He was nearing
AnastasiaCome and prove it?He sat there on the bench that typically housed the fluffy robes I enjoyed putting on after a hot bath, his massive frame and domineering expression commanding every ounce of my attention.My wolf purred—purred like the no-good hussy she was—because if there was one thin
“Quit stalling, woman. If this is all you’ve got then consider me unimpressed. Damon hasn’t slept with a woman in years and even he could do a better job.”“Poor baby,” I crooned, a jolt of perverse pleasure washing over me as I spotted the massive tent in his pants. “If that’s how you feel then may
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