My thoughts were interrupted when I finally spotted her, standing outside the medical tent looking dirty and tired but unharmed. Relief washed over me, and without thinking, I broke into a run.Ava saw me coming and met me halfway. I swept her up in my arms, peppering her face with kisses as I twirl
AvaThe icy Alpha looked so different outside of his castle, stripped of his usual wintry grandeur. His clothes were torn and dirty after the intense battle, his white hair was disheveled, his face was covered in blood and dirt and sweat.And yet there was still a fire burning in his eyes that made
Winston remained silent, his eyes darting between Chris and me, then to the other Alphas. I could see the conflict raging behind his eyes, the icy walls he had built around himself beginning to crack.Taking a chance, I stepped forward and dropped to my knees in front of Winston. I reached out and t
AvaIt felt surreal, walking alongside Winston through the muddy warrior camp.Just hours ago, we had been locked in a fierce battle for our lives, and now here we were… walking side by side as allies. I think I even spotted the same female warrior who I had fought before as we passed through the cr
I blushed a deep shade of red, rubbing my arm in mock disdain. “I’m sorry, okay?” I laughed. “But I had to. You know I had to.”Ophelia’s shoulders slumped, and she pulled both me and Chris in for a tight hug. “I’m just glad to see you’re alright, darlings,” she cooed. When she pulled away, her eyes
AvaIt felt strange, and even a bit silly, to be washing like this. Primping myself. Preparing for a party when I was in the middle of a warrior camp.The thick canvas tent was surprisingly warm and clean. A wooden tub sat in the middle of the screened-off room, the water hot and soapy. Little tendr
AvaThe Packhouse’s main hall felt like an entirely different world. The flickering candles and braziers cast dancing shadows on the walls, and the air was thick with the scent of spiced wine and perfume. Streamers hung from the ceilings, swaying in the breeze created by the dancing throng.But most
And then, just like that, he released me and disappeared into the crowd. I watched him go, my heart aching, before turning to find Ophelia.She appeared at my side moments later, her grip on my hand almost painfully tight. “Shall we do this, darling?” she asked, her voice trembling slightly.“Just l