A soft growl rumbled in Noah’s chest at that, but he didn’t respond. Maybe his wolf was right; maybe he was a schemer who only wanted to keep his forlorn wife around for his own needs and wants.But there was still a tiny part of Noah—the same part that had leaped over that waterfall, thinking only
Hannah“Then prove it,” Leonard hissed, taking a step closer to me. “Take the serum.”I was up against the wall now, my claws and fangs extended, but fear stopped me from moving. Before I could even react, Leonard was suddenly lunging forward, grabbing a fistful of my hair.I stifled a cry of pain a
“You know how important this is to me, to the pack!” Noah shouted. “We’ve been trying for years, Hannah. Years! And you were going to keep this from me?”Noah was inches away from me now, so close I could feel his hot breath on my skin. But I stood my ground, my own voice rising to match his. “I was
NoahThe morning sun was bright and the birds were chirping cheerfully, but a dark cloud loomed over Noah’s head as he stormed out of the house. The front door banged shut behind him, echoing in the peaceful air.“You shouldn’t have locked her up like that,” his wolf growled. “It’s not right. Especi
“I know,” Viona said softly. “And I told her that. But she was so scared, so convinced that you would take the baby away from her. I knew it was wrong to keep you in the dark, but I couldn’t betray my friend. I’m sorry, Alpha.”Noah sighed, feeling some of his anger deflate. As much as he and Viona
HannahI sat alone in my room, my face buried in my knees as I sobbed endlessly. The silence of the house was deafening, broken only by my occasional hiccups and sniffles. Noah had been gone for hours, and with each passing minute, my anxiety grew.He was probably calling the police. I would likely
I set the food down, whatever appetite I’d previously had gone. “You can’t just decide that—”“I am the Alpha, and I will decide.”His tone was gruff, brooking no argument. I wanted to bite out a retort, but the words died before they even reached my tongue.“So you just think you’re going to get ‘b
HannahI woke up early the next morning, fully intending to slip away to my appointment without Noah. I showered and dressed quickly, my hands shaking slightly as I grabbed my car keys. As I crept down the hallway, I listened for any sign of Noah, but the house was blissfully silent.Good, I thought