KaylaI stared at the guard in shock. “I don’t need a babysitter.”“Alpha Nicholas’s orders, Luna.” The guard—a tall, broad-shouldered man with dark hair cropped close to his scalp—stood firm. “I’m to remain by your side today.”“This is ridiculous,” I muttered, running a hand through my hair. “I’m
I wanted, of course, to believe it was the latter. I trusted him. Or so I thought.Morning came too quickly and not quickly enough, and the drive to Bluemoon territory passed in a blur. I clutched the small bag containing the antidote in my palm, terrified of losing it, of dropping it, of watching i
KaylaI couldn’t believe it. After two years of sitting by his bedside, holding his lifeless hand, speaking to him without any response…My father was finally awake.A sob escaped my throat as I threw myself forward, wrapping my arms around his neck and practically crushing him against me. I buried
An uncomfortable silence fell over the room. I felt caught between the two of them, torn between my loyalty to my mate and my love for my father.Over the following days, with extensive therapy, tests, and various medications, my father and his wolf both grew stronger. He exceeded all of our expecta
KaylaI stared at my father, unable to fully comprehend what he was saying.“What are you talking about?” I asked, confused. “Nicholas saved you. He’s the reason you’re awake right now.”My father’s grip on my hands tightened. “No, Kayla. I believe he’s the reason I was poisoned in the first place.”
Nicholas had been cold, distant since the incident with Liam. But that didn’t mean he didn’t love me, did it? He had been hurt, scared for me and our baby. That wasn’t the reaction of someone who was just using me, was it?And my father… he had just woken up from a two-year coma. He was confused, di
NicholasI straightened my tie one final time as I approached the podium. The guild hall was packed with members from various packs, all eager to hear what the candidates for chairman had to say. The position William had left vacant in the wake of his timely escape—from which he had still not return
And yet, somehow, I knew… It was hers.I followed the scent down the hallway, down the grand staircase, through the foyer. The scent grew stronger as I approached a door I hadn’t noticed before, partially hidden in the shadow of the stairwell.The basement.I wrenched the door open and descended the
“A journal?” Nicholas’s expression sharpened with interest.I nodded. “I only read a few entries before… before I was knocked out. But Nicholas, she knew about Luporath. She knew where it was.”His breath caught. “Are you sure?”“Positive.” I held my wrist up, exposing the compass charm bracelet I’d
KaylaOnce Nicholas and I were alone, truly alone—we’d ensured that the basement was empty, Mindlinked Henry to quietly check the estate grounds for intruders without alerting my father, then hurried upstairs to my bedroom and closed and locked the door—I turned to him. My head was still throbbing f
And yet, somehow, I knew… It was hers.I followed the scent down the hallway, down the grand staircase, through the foyer. The scent grew stronger as I approached a door I hadn’t noticed before, partially hidden in the shadow of the stairwell.The basement.I wrenched the door open and descended the
NicholasI straightened my tie one final time as I approached the podium. The guild hall was packed with members from various packs, all eager to hear what the candidates for chairman had to say. The position William had left vacant in the wake of his timely escape—from which he had still not return
Nicholas had been cold, distant since the incident with Liam. But that didn’t mean he didn’t love me, did it? He had been hurt, scared for me and our baby. That wasn’t the reaction of someone who was just using me, was it?And my father… he had just woken up from a two-year coma. He was confused, di
KaylaI stared at my father, unable to fully comprehend what he was saying.“What are you talking about?” I asked, confused. “Nicholas saved you. He’s the reason you’re awake right now.”My father’s grip on my hands tightened. “No, Kayla. I believe he’s the reason I was poisoned in the first place.”
An uncomfortable silence fell over the room. I felt caught between the two of them, torn between my loyalty to my mate and my love for my father.Over the following days, with extensive therapy, tests, and various medications, my father and his wolf both grew stronger. He exceeded all of our expecta
KaylaI couldn’t believe it. After two years of sitting by his bedside, holding his lifeless hand, speaking to him without any response…My father was finally awake.A sob escaped my throat as I threw myself forward, wrapping my arms around his neck and practically crushing him against me. I buried
I wanted, of course, to believe it was the latter. I trusted him. Or so I thought.Morning came too quickly and not quickly enough, and the drive to Bluemoon territory passed in a blur. I clutched the small bag containing the antidote in my palm, terrified of losing it, of dropping it, of watching i