KaylaI felt like I was going to be sick.She was even more beautiful than ever. Perfect in every way—the pristine picture of a werewolf woman, a mother who looked as if she had been sent here by the Moon Goddess herself.Anna was laying in the hospital bed, propped up by pillows, her dark hair casc
“Kayla?”The sound of Noah’s voice made me freeze. I looked up, my vision blurred by tears, to see him standing at the door.“Noah,” I choked out, scrambling to my feet. I gestured to the vending machines. “I was just—I just—”I couldn’t get the words out, of course.Noah didn’t say anything, didn’t
KaylaNicholas wrapped his arm firmly around my shoulders and guided me away from the reporters, ignoring their calls and follow-up questions. In a low voice, he told Marcus—who had just walked up to us—to take me home.I didn’t argue, didn’t even look at him as I climbed into the car.“My wedding w
In a moment of impulsiveness fueled by my pain, I decided to go see Grace. It wasn’t the smartest decision—I knew that—but I didn’t care. I needed to escape, just for a little while. Besides, she likely needed the company, as I doubted that the warriors ever spoke to her what with their constant pat
NicholasThe baby was small and innocent, his tiny face scrunched up tightly as he slept peacefully in my arms. He was beautiful, perfect in every way, and yet…I felt nothing.No, that wasn’t entirely true. I felt something, but it wasn’t joy or pride or the overwhelming love I had expected to feel
Before Anna could respond, the door opened, and a nurse walked in with her arms full of supplies.“It’s time to teach you how to breastfeed,” she said cheerfully, completely oblivious to the tension in the room.I took the opportunity to slip away, my mind racing as I made my way down the hallway. I
KaylaNicholas was still asleep beside me when I woke the next morning.My eyes fluttered open, squinting against the harsh sunlight streaming in through the windows, and my breath caught as I looked over and saw him laying there. He was on the opposite side of the bed now, his back turned to me, al
Other.But even before that, I’d always had a hard time making friends. I was a lonesome and often sullen child, content with staring at the stars through my microscope and reading in trees. I was too much of a tomboy for the other girls in the pack, and too stubborn for the boys to put up with me.
The sensation was indescribable—like finding a piece of myself I hadn’t known was missing, like coming home after a lifetime of wandering.I grinned up at Nicholas, feeling almost impish with the secret I’d kept for so long.His mouth hung open, shock written across his features. “You knew,” he said
Kayla“One more push!” the doctor’s voice barely registered through the haze of pain that had consumed me for the past sixteen hours. “I can see the head, Kayla. One more big push!”Nicholas gripped my hand, his other arm supporting my back as I leaned forward. I was beyond exhaustion, beyond pain,
There was Emma, fierce and loyal despite everything she’d been through, slowly healing from her injuries with her brother’s unwavering support. Marcus, who’d practically raised his sister from childhood and would do anything to protect those he cared about, including us.Noah, with his gentle demean
Kayla“She’s going to get what she deserves. Today,” Emma said, drumming her fingers against the armrest of her wheelchair. It was the third time she’d said it in the last half hour, but none of us called her on it. We were all tense.We stood outside the guild hall in a loose circle, our faces grim
“What did you do with her?”“She’s locked up in Nightshade’s prison for now,” Nicholas said grimly. “I’m going to speak to the guild to decide her fate.”I shivered. I couldn’t believe it, and yet… Somehow, I could. Because Isabella had done so much worse. This was just the cherry on top.My thought
KaylaLight filtered through my eyelids, hazy and blurred. Everything felt heavy. Sore. But alive.The first thing I saw was Nicholas hunched over me, clutching me so tightly I could barely breathe.“Kayla,” he murmured against my throat. “Kayla, please come back…”My shaky hand came up, my fingers
Across the room, Noah let out a roar of grief and anger, his fist punching through the wall with enough force to crack the plaster all the way to the ceiling. Marcus’s hands tore at his hair as he cursed violently. Emma shook in her wheelchair, silent tears streaming down her face. Grace simply star
Nicholas“Detain her!” I snarled at the nearest warriors, who were tangled with their new mates in various states of undress beneath the trees. They scrambled to their feet at my command, eyes widening as they took in Isabella writhing on the ground beneath me, her glamour spell completely faded now
“I’m here, Kayla,” she whispered. “I’ve always been here. It’s going to be okay…”Sobs tore from my throat. “I’m miscarrying, aren’t I?” I choked out, clutching her tighter. “I’m going to lose my baby.” I pulled back just enough to look into those luminous green eyes. “Please emerge before that happ