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.
NicholasThe forest was quiet as I padded through the trees in wolf form. My breath came out in white puffs, the cold air biting at my nose.How could she be so stupid?She knew it was a bad idea, knew it could lead the guild straight to Grace. And yet, she had left that damn note, saying she was go
I stared at her incredulously. If Kayla hadn’t come to the cabin, then where was she? And why had she left that note?I sighed, running a hand through my hair as I tried to make sense of it all. At least I had been able to find those two guild wolves and lead them astray before they found Grace. I d
KaylaI was lost in the stars, as I often was this time of night, when I heard the sound of footsteps behind me. I looked up from my telescope, my breath catching as I saw Nicholas standing in the doorway of my haven. His jacket was covered in snow, his hair damp and disheveled, and his expression w
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