I was going to do everything I could to help them bridge that gap. Their bond could be salvaged. But as for Miles and me? I don’t think there’s anything left to save. *** MILES' POV The car ride was suffocating. The silence was just loud as hell and every second felt like a damn hour. My eyes k
A Moment Too Late. RHEA’S POV I tucked Sekani into bed, gently brushing his curls back and planting a soft kiss on his forehead. He mumbled something in his sleep, clutching his stuffed lion tighter. My chest squeezed. I watched him for a moment longer, letting the calm of his sleeping face sooth
Miles chuckled too, and something about his smile looked like he was holding onto every word like it was precious. “He loves purple grapes,” I continued, resting my arms on the table. "He doesn't even eat the green or red. Just purple. He says they’re the ‘grape-iest.’” I did air quotes with a q
RHEA'S POV My name is Rhea, I am Fourteen years old. I have never felt my mother’s love for a single day, and that hollow feeling has only grown sharper since my father passed away. My mother seems to hunt for the smallest reasons to tear me down, while she showers my twin younger sister, Roxy, wi
Four years later... RHEA'S POV The final bell rang, and as the teacher exited the class, I practically bolted out of my seat, stuffing my books into my backpack like I was running from a crime scene. My aim was to evade Yuri, the alpha’s son on loan from another pack for training. No matter how st
MILES' POV “One! Two! Ready! Go!” Rico bellowed over the thumping bass that filled the room, his voice competing with the music as he raised his shot glass. Evans and I downed our drinks, slamming the empty glasses on the table. I let out a sigh, glancing around at my friends who were practic
RHEA'S POV A sharp, searing pain jolted me awake, cutting through my sleep like a hot knife. My whole body was on fire, each limb screaming in agony as my bones twisted and cracked. I lay on the cold kitchen floor, groaning, as realization dawned: it was happening. I was shifting. It was midnig
MILES' POV "You did what?" my father roared, his face clouded with disbelief and fury. "Rejected your mate? That’s unheard of. No one in our lineage has ever rejected their mate, and it’s not going to start with you." I held my ground, feeling that familiar, crushing weight he always managed
Miles chuckled too, and something about his smile looked like he was holding onto every word like it was precious. “He loves purple grapes,” I continued, resting my arms on the table. "He doesn't even eat the green or red. Just purple. He says they’re the ‘grape-iest.’” I did air quotes with a q
A Moment Too Late. RHEA’S POV I tucked Sekani into bed, gently brushing his curls back and planting a soft kiss on his forehead. He mumbled something in his sleep, clutching his stuffed lion tighter. My chest squeezed. I watched him for a moment longer, letting the calm of his sleeping face sooth
I was going to do everything I could to help them bridge that gap. Their bond could be salvaged. But as for Miles and me? I don’t think there’s anything left to save. *** MILES' POV The car ride was suffocating. The silence was just loud as hell and every second felt like a damn hour. My eyes k
Where Silence ScreamsRHEA’S POV I stood behind the couch, watching the exchange, my heart clenching in my chest. Sekani had always been bright and sensitive. He was loyal to a fault. And today, I could see that his heart was hurting in ways he didn’t yet understand, seeing the tension between Y
I stepped back like his hand was fire. Like even the thought of him touching me made my skin crawl. I looked at him, no longer bothering to hide the tears pooling in my eyes. “You didn’t do it for my good,” I whispered, my voice trembling. “Don’t stand there and feed me that lie again.” I stepped fo
The First MeetingRHEA’S POV At first, I was frozen in disbelief. Then, like a slow-rising flood, the fury hit me. Full-blown, pulse-racing, lip-twitching anger. Anger at his tone. Anger at that possessive glare. Anger at those two stupid words—my female. I wasn’t anyone’s. I didn’t belong to any
Fists, Fury, and a Mother’s WrathYURI’S POV The drive to the Thompsons’ was longer than usual, or maybe it just felt that way because of the thoughts crashing through my head. My grip on the steering wheel tightened. I knew what I was doing was wrong, but I had convinced myself it was for Rhea’s g
The audacity of this bastard. “I heard you were around,” he added, looking as smug as ever. I didn’t bother with pleasantries. “What the fuck did you do, Zane? We had a fucking deal!” I snapped, fists clenched. Zane had the nerve to lower his head slightly, as if he actually felt guilty. But it
Lies, Deals, and Deception YURI’S POV I paced the length of Zane’s living room, my heart hammering against my ribs. I had been calling Rhea since last night, and she had refused to answer even once. It was driving me insane. Everything about this situation was driving me crazy. Miles. Why the