“These men in here will present during the reception,” Maverick explained. “They’ll blend in, of course, so as not to cause any alarm, but make no mistake. I chose each one specifically for their offensive abilities. Should anything happen—anything at all—they can and will protect you.”Well, that w
AnastasiaIt was a surprise to everyone (other than me, of course) when Evangeline snarled back.“Better get used to it. She was mine first, dick!”Knight popped up behind Maverick and Caius. His brows shot up as he saw Evangeline with her legs wrapped around my waist, clinging to me like a damn spi
How had I gotten so lucky?Evangeline’s lips curled into a smile. Not one borne of necessity, but a genuine smile. “Come on, girl. Let’s get you into the killer dress I chose. I can’t wait to see the look on that brute’s face when he gets an eye of you.”Ten minutes later I stood in front of the gil
Evangeline clasped a hand over her mouth, her eyes going wide.“His seer told him we’d survive the attempt, but I think he would’ve done it regardless just to make sure his daughter was safe.”“Imagine that, Ana…having a parent willing to go to such lengths to get you back.”“I know. Believe me, I k
AnastasiaFor a moment, one fleeting moment, I thought everything would be alright.That was, until Evangeline started screaming bloody murder.“NO! No, no, no. Abso-fucking-lutely not! Not you, not me, and certainly not—not this! I reject you—gah, stop looking at me like that!”Eva’s skin was glowi
“It doesn’t matter what I want, Ana. You know my mother. She will never, ever let me go. She’s already meeting suitors in private to,” Her eyes darkened, “secure me a match. Even Nyla knows that what we have is temporary.” Fists clenching, she schools her face into a mask of disdain and comes over t
AnastasiaThe ceremony passed by in a blur of faces and colors. A sweet, whimsical melody carried me down the aisle, and as much as I wanted to look around at all of Evangeline’s hard work, I couldn’t.My eyes were homed on one thing and one thing alone.My mate. My fiancé. My soon-to-be husband.Hi
In the distance stood those very hills I had gazed at, topped with villages whose arched roofs kissed the stars slowly winking into the sky.To the left of us were a set of stained-glass doors that led into a ballroom where the food and drinks were being held.Knight and Evangeline both gave their o
“You were made to be mine.” I tore the robe from her body and relished the sound of fabric splitting. Grabbing her wrists, I pinned them behind her back and flipped her around so that her back was flush against my chest. Sweeping an arm out, I cleared my desk of everything, earning a gasp from Anast
I kept moving, my senses stretched as far as they could go. A soft shuffle, nearly undetectable, had me turning left. I continued to follow the hall, turned again, then stopped when I saw her.At the very end of the hallway, bathed in shadows and pale slants of moonlight, was my wife. She was hardly
CaiusUpon returning home, I had one of the few remaining staff draw Anastasia a bath. The woman spent most of her time in there. Not that I paid much attention.Only I did.I told myself it didn’t matter. That I wasn’t counting the minutes she spent in there, listening for the hum of that fucking t
Caius let out a pained grunt, then lifted me from his lap.“I know, which is exactly why we’re coming to an agreement now and not later.”I grinned, feeling victorious. “You won’t regret it.”But as I turned my gaze back to the book on my lap, and to my troubled thoughts, the strange unease in my st
I didn’t admit it to him, but his words made me feel better.“She spent my whole life teaching me to hide my ability. She drilled it into me that I couldn’t trust anyone with my secret, and then she just up and left. Lied about dying. Now I find this note telling me not to look for her. That she had
AnastasiaThe jet hummed softly as it carved a path through the sky, the pack still hours away. The cabin was dim, the lights turned low, and the air thick with unspoken thoughts.I was beginning to suffocate on them.To make matters worse, Maverick sat just a few rows over. Caius apologized prior t
Then there was Caius.Traveling with him wasn’t hardest because of our bickering—that was expected. It was hardest because, somewhere along the way, I had started to enjoy being around him. We were learning each other in ways that felt dangerous. Intimate.I knew how he favored lighter suits as the
AnastasiaBy the time the movie ended, my frustration had dulled to a simmer. The rom com had done its job, distracting me from my own life long enough to keep me from spiraling. Fallon stretched her legs out and released a yawn before turning to me with a smirk.“So, care to talk about your problem
Caius stilled for just a second, his mug raised halfway to his lips. A flicker of something crossed his face—something guarded, almost unsure. Then, as if making a decision, he let out a slow breath and leaned against the counter.“I reacted, because I know someone who can do what he claimed you cou