After dinner, Zade walked me back to the room. I was still in shock from what Nico told me. This man is sick. He was my dad’s age and wanted to keep a seventeen-year-old for his pleasure. Ugh, gross. I gagged.
When we came to the door, Zade opened it, and I just stood there. “Well, go in,” he said, annoyed.
I faced him and rolled my eyes. “You know your boss is a child molester?” I asked, and he narrowed his eyes.
“And?” He laughed.
“That doesn’t bother you?” I countered.
Zade shrugged. “Not my business. He pays me to keep my mouth shut and do my job.”
I locked myself in the restroom, hoping Zade would leave me alone, but he stayed there for hours. I didn’t understand why he would care if I am mad or think he was a monster. He was the right-hand man to a mafia douche bag.“Come on, Pais, unlock the door,” Zade begged.“GO AWAY!” I shouted back. “And you don’t get to give me a nickname,” I added.“Nope, not going anywhere, and I can do this all day,” He returned.I rolled my eyes, clearly tired of his games. “Don’t you have someone else to torture like people that owe you money or something?” I asked, annoyed.I heard him chuckle through the door. “Nah, Nico had some business to attend to and
AsherHalfway to Russia, my anxiety had built to an all-time high. I sat, bouncing my leg with my eyes closed, taking deep breaths.“Hey,” Chloe voiced, taking a seat nearby.I sat up respectfully. “Hey Chloe, sorry, I’m just really nervous,” I admitted while biting my nails.Chloe placed her hand over mine to stop my fidgeting. “We will find her, paisley is smart, and she has her mother’s will to live,” she comforted me.I gave her a slight smile. “Thank you, Chloe.”Chloe gave me one last smile, then went back to Hunter in the front.“Asher, come on, we have to start a plan, and we still ha
With my lips locked on Zade’s, my entire being wanted every ounce of him. I had never felt this in my life, not even with Asher.A moan escaped me, and Zade gripped my hips, pulling me against his manhood, and I bit his bottom lip softly. When we pulled apart, I whined at our distance. We stared into each other’s eyes as if we could see into our souls.“Pais, I think we should stop. I don’t want to do something you will regret,” Zade sighed.I brought my hand up to caress his cheek. “Tell me you don’t feel the pull between us, and I will walk away,” I announced. Zade stared at me but avoided the question. “Exactly, I want this,” I whispered.Zade quickly picked me up, not hesitating, and I wrapped my legs around
I stood there in shock to see my entire family, including my mate, standing before me. But as I faced Asher again, he was bright red, almost as if he was going to blow a gasket, and I looked down to my hand still holding Zade’s.Shit, well, this got awkward fast.I let go of Zade, and he looked around confused. “Pais, who are these people?” he questioned, then quickly realized as Asher stepped forward. “Ah, you are the mate,” he added.Asher rushed at Zade, tackling him to the ground. They rolled around like school kids fighting on the playground. But Zade, of course, being more mature and having Lycan blood coursing through his veins, got the upper hand.“Calm down, kid,” Zade ordered.
Asher and I ran forever, it seemed, when we stopped taking a breather. I doubled over, catching my breath, and when I finally could talk, I turned to face Asher.“I never planned on hurting you. I am sorry,” I apologized.He looked down to his feet for a second, then back up. “I just want you to be happy, Paisley,” He replied.I smiled. “Thank you.”We both turned quickly as we heard footsteps behind us, and when I turned around, I found my little brother standing there out of breath.“Hunter, what the hell are you doing?” I snapped, grabbing him by his arm. “You can’t be here. It’s too dangerous,” I proclaimed.
As the gunfire rang out around us, I lifted my head to see where my brother was to find him not moving on the floor.“HUNTER?!” I screamed hysterically, thinking that my little brother, who was in my care, could be dead.I frantically squirmed to get away from Zade to run for my brother, but he kept me in place until the gunfire stopped.All went silent, and two of Nico’s goons walked over to my brother, and my rage surged through me. I forced Zade off me. I’m not sure how with him being all muscle.I ran towards the goons full force as Asher and Zade both yelled my name, but I ignored their demands.I rammed into one goon so hard he flew backward into a wall and turned my rage towards the other goon.
3 months later...As I trudged down the stairs towards the kitchen, the house was full of pack members bustling around, rushing pastries and food towards the backyard. I sighed and continued.When I walked in, Asher and my parents sat at the table talking.“Morning, sweetie,” My mom said as she held Payton in her arms, rocking her to sleep. I stared at Payton. It must be such an amazing feeling to make another life with the person you loved and to have them be there to love that child together. Still, sorrow came over me, and I forced myself to look away from my little sister.I went straight for the fridge to grab the orange juice, not even acknowledging them. I grabbed a glass pouring my juice, then turned to face them as I took a drink and saw them staring at me t
It’s been 7 months since Zade’s death, and it has been hard dealing with the loss. My soul aches as a part of me was lost for eternity. Still, Asher has made the process easier by being there for me and understanding the bond Zade and I had. We both decided that we would not officially finish our bond until after our wedding, which is today.I showered early to spend more time with Stephanie and Elaina, who came to help me get ready.“Paisley, come sit down so I can do your hair,” Stephanie said, gesturing towards the chair.I walked over, sitting, and Stephanie spun me around in the swivel chair, and I instantly felt sick. “Steph, you’re going to make me puke, then you have to restart my makeup,” I eyed her in the mirror.&ldquo