“That’s enough,” Chris cut her off, his voice hardly more than a growl. “Ava did not insert herself anywhere. I was there when he spoke those words, and she repeated them verbatim—unless you’re implying that I’m a liar, too?”Elise’s mouth snapped shut, her eyes flashing dangerously. An uneasy murmu
AvaThe sound of Chris rummaging around the kitchen stirred me from my sleep. I blinked open my bleary eyes, taking a moment to get my bearings in the unfamiliar surroundings of the Packhouse apartment. Soft morning light filtered through the curtains, casting a warm glow over the white sheets.With
AvaThe sun was just beginning to dip below the horizon as we made our way back from the beach, our cheeks flushed and our hair still damp from the ocean water. Chris and Leonard were walking together at the front, and Ophelia and I lingered in the back, our arms looped around each other’s shoulders
Chris huffed, causing me to snap my gaze up to meet his. He was staring at me with an intensity that could be seen even in the dim light of the Packhouse corridor.“Don’t you dare listen to a word that woman says,” he stated. “You’re mine, Ava—end of story. Where I go, you go.” He paused then, compo
AvaAs we approached the grand gates of Moonrise, I couldn’t help but gape in awe at the sprawling expanse of pristine cottages and gardens lined up in front of us. The neighboring pack’s territory had always been renowned for its lavish beauty and wealth, but seeing it again after so many years sti
AvaAs Chris and I approached Alpha Edward at his seat at the head of the long dining table, I couldn’t help but feel a nervous lump swell in my throat—momentarily making me forget about everything else.Alpha Edward was an imposing figure, at least six-foot-two with broad shoulders and a neatly tri
Lily giggled. “Ever since Mama passed, I’m afraid that my father has stopped trying to learn how to cook more than buttered toast.”“Hey!” Edward chided. “I’ll have you know that I also know how to prepare sunny side up eggs.”The meal progressed pleasantly enough, with easy conversation and laughte
AvaI followed Lily out into the gardens, the light evening breeze carrying the faint scent of roses and freshly turned earth. Moonlight filtered through the trees, casting flickering shadows across the winding stone paths.Moonrise gardens were just as lovely as Moonstone gardens—if not a bit more