Amy’s POVThe sun hadn’t exactly made much of an appearance, though there was a rainbow forming up above. I’d always liked the pretty colours and followed the human superstition of making a wish. Not for myself. I just wanted everything to go smoothly.That moment at the party when they’d played ‘Hound Dog’ had creased me. Who would have thought there’d be two Elvis’s always on my mind? I’d caught Kane’s eye and, just for a split second, we were on the same high frequency before I crashed and burned on seeing Selene.I mouthed the incantation while touching the centre of my pendant and soon I was in Massachusetts only a few metres from the diner. A digital clock on a pharmacy showed me it was close to 1300 hours. Time travel. How spooky was that? I’d only ever gone from A to B before in the form of a practice run when I accepted this mission.Slavery, after Jake’s selfish actions, had put an end to my freedom until I was appointed housekeeper.The distinctive aromas of fish and seafoo
Kane’s POVSelene was pissed because I’d asked Chrissy to cover Amy’s role without consulting her. I was hoping she would punish me for undermining her authority by withdrawing sexual favours. No such luck. Her exaggerated sighs and moans were a total turn-off, leaving me questioning my potency.Those delectable desserts my housekeeper had introduced were quite literally off the table now. The pack warriors knew better than to complain, not so the older she-wolves.“How hard can it be?” my Luna muttered.She soon found out that it wasn’t all that easy to make a soufflé and her sponge cake lacked something indefinable. Burning pastry was her forte, though of course the Omega I had temporarily promoted bore the brunt of her wrath. In fact, my Luna started to blame Chrissy for absolutely everything and I demoted the girl for her own sanity.This time I was listening when she mentioned Barbara.It was clear by this time that Amy had left of her own accord. I played my ace, disclosing Jake
Amy’s POVOnce again, Jarvis had missed out. I told myself this was only a mating of convenience. It seemed Michael had other ideas.Jake was keeping a low profile, or so I thought. Then I discovered he’d been banished.So much for Kane’s revenge.Would he take it out on this particular Lycan? I’d seen Rene’s condition and it wasn’t pleasant.He needed a strong Alpha female as his Luna and all he had was Selene. I supposed she would be giving the Omegas hell.As for the asshole himself, I missed him. You never forget your first love.First crush.I knew Misha was annoyed with me – but when was she not? She was frightened of the Lycan and said his wolf, Blaylock, was ferocious. Claiming I should be prepared to be torn apart when we mated wasn’t helping.Breaking the news that I wasn’t a virgin was necessary, if only for my own peace of mind. Should I claim Kane had forced me? It might make Michael more considerate. I didn’t know how to broach the subject and time was of the essence.If
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