Kane’s POV We buried Dorothy in the woods as per her last request. I was still hopeful of recovering Amy though there was nothing new on that front. Maggie was distraught and I decided to have a consoling chat with her up in what had been Grandmother’s room. “Make it spick and span,” I told her. “I want to convert it into a nursery.” She looked surprised and also pleased. I grinned. “Just planning ahead.” She had to have a purpose and I had promised her there would always be a place for her here. The maidservant beamed. “It will be as spotless as ever, Alpha.” “Did you know?” I barked, startling her. “About Dorothy and my father.” Maggie nodded. “I didn’t put her up to it, if that’s what you’re thinking. Alpha, it was a last resort.” “Do you know why she hastened his end?” “Without Rene, he was out of control, Alpha.” “She didn’t have the right.” “Maybe not, Alpha. I took the key, but it wasn’t the same.” I stared at her. “Do you think I am becoming like him?” “Not any mo
Amy’s POVWhere were my brains? The portal worked both ways, presumably. I knew I couldn’t go myself, but surely I could convince Ariadne to help Lisa. I still had my pendant somewhere. This would be my price for continuing to stay here and spy. I couldn’t allow her to be corrupted, not when I could do something about it.Involving Ingrid wasn’t an option, sadly. My newest recruit knew nothing about the network or my special powers and I was hoping to keep it that way, for her sake as much as mine. But she could help with minor details, like keeping up the pretence Lisa was in her sick bed rather than absconding.With the entertainment planned for this evening, it had to be now; today.I realised I could try and use my paranormal abilities to convince the Alpha King and his friends that time was marching slower. That would be a good test of my skills. I would have to use them sparingly in case I needed to apply for more personal reasons, like with Kane.Somehow, I wasn’t confident the
Lisa’s POVAll went well with the incantation. Amy made me memorise it, just in case. I said it back to her obediently, by rote, then did my best to erase it from my memory. There was no way I was using this by myself. I never thought about my brother needing to know since it was a quick route back to the Alpha King’s castle, the one he’d seized for services rendered. For sure he would send a war party and not trust to paranormal tricks. Besides, I didn’t want to get Amy into trouble for being a witch.Trying not to think about what the Lycan would do to Jake’s sister on her return, I splashed through the puddles at the other side, behaving like a pup rather than an almost-mated she-wolf. I knew my way from here and hurried, belatedly in fear of the packless.The border guards didn’t take me for a rogue, which I supposed was something. They knew me by sight and, apparently, the Alpha had said just to “capture me by any means”.He’d not expected me to be by myself.Beta Jarvis met me a
Amy’s POVI assumed I would be in a whole heap of trouble on my return and when time resumed its normal schedule. After all, Lisa hadn’t escaped on anyone else’s watch. This would be a test of Ingrid’s new-minted loyalty to me. She might change her mind again.There were several pillows under the duvet covering the other twin. I told Michael my roommate was ill right at the last minute. He didn’t like it but what could he do?Order me to work the pole, that’s what.I’d been an unacknowledged understudy knowing I might be called upon to do this. So far so good in terms of my fellow entertainer keeping her mouth shut. That might not be the case later when he discovered Lisa was missing.I did the rounds with drinks first and couldn’t help thinking about roller skates. That should speed things along and help me to evade wandering hands just when they reached an interesting bit.Tonight I had several of those on display thanks to the Lycan. Or maybe it was his mistress. Lisa had told me h
Amy’s POVI had ‘lost’ my skirt as per the routine, glad that the hubbub disguised the distinctive sound of Velcro coming apart. I had to take comfort in small things since I wasn’t in a good place, literally.My panties were wet look to match my top and I was going no further, unless specifically instructed – and even then with extreme reluctance.Fortunately, the Alpha King was in his possessive phase and I didn’t have to reprise my gyrations. At least, not in public.I had no way of knowing, as he led me away from my audience, what awaited, only that it would be bad. Though I wasn’t sorry to be leaving the room. It heartened me to see that Ingrid seemed to be in her element, with Errol clapping enthusiastically, as she did a saucy little dance with a feather.Diana’s face held a cruel look, which wasn’t aimed at me but at her sister. They didn’t resemble each other much, except for the fair hair, and even that was a different shade. Was one of them wearing a wig?“You acted up on p
Amy’s POVAt least he didn’t insist Mina take off any of her clothes. They didn’t smell of detergent; I had wondered about that.The way she went about her business was strangely erotic even though she didn’t touch me intimately at any point.I moaned, beginning to feel light-headed, and then Michael made his move, parting my thighs and using his fingers, making me slick with need.Something travelled over my skin, a flogger rather than the tool he’d recently been using, and I jumped in surprise, arching off the uncomfortable table as if I wanted more.I didn’t; I really didn’t. I was craving less of this sensuous torture. It would be so easy to become addicted. That wasn’t me.I groaned as I wondered how I was going to report this back to my network. I really hoped Anastasia wouldn’t dob me in about my moment of madness.Had I tipped my hand? Call it a double bluff. For now I concentrated enough to slow time right down and eased off the table, looking for my clothes, such as they wer
Kane’s POV I couldn’t remember a time before Amy. It seemed surreal not to have her around, at my beck and call, which, now that I’d had a taste of her, would be chiefly on her back. I’d known Selene wouldn’t cut it in the bedroom and was only relieved not to have her sleeping in my Suite. She pouted a great deal but there was nothing she could do to change my mind. I sent for Chrissy a lot and astonished her by listening to her needs. Not verbally. Her wildly gyrating body told me all I needed to know as did the throaty cries I’d seldom elicited before. Sometimes I asked her to dance for me and her undulating movements gave me all sorts of wicked ideas. My Beta was present on one occasion, having come to deliver yet more bad news. The latest trawl had netted no-one and nothing new had come to light. Seeing his eyes stray time and again to this quiet little Omega I saw he wasn’t indifferent to her charms and rashly offered to share her with him. The sudden squeal gave me enlighten
Amy’s POVI was touched by Jake’s little show of defiance, shielding me with his slightly broader frame from the wrath of the Alpha King. It didn’t last and he left meekly enough when Michael threatened to withhold his earnings. I didn’t like to ask, but guessed it would be something seedy. Then I heard the giggles nearby and sensed it somehow involved these females.The Lycan muttered something about putting them through their paces later before hauling me towards him and devouring my mouth with his. He was so strong, so potent that my inner Alpha was swamped. This must be how it felt to be consumed and not in a good way.My thoughts flew to the poor poodle and I began to struggle, hoping I wouldn’t be this guy’s next meal.“Defy me, and I’ll call my Beta.”“Can’t you handle me all by yourself?”I couldn’t believe my sass. Did the Lycan even have a sense of humour? It appeared that hadn’t tickled his funny bone. One out of ten, Amy.“You won’t be so perky with his cock up your ass an