[Rosco’s POV]I sit and run my fingers through Denali’s hair as she lightly dozes with her head in my lap. After everything she went through, I didn’t have the heart to wake her, even though I needed to have a word with Marty, who had enough sense to stay in the cockpit so that Denali and I could be
[Nadia’s POV]I sit and wait, staring at my door, until the one responsible for bringing my dinner appears. When they do, I put on my most pathetic face and watch as they lower my tray and then proceed to unlock my wrists so that I can actually pick up food.Once I’m free, I take advantage and attac
[Denali’s POV]“Are you ready?”Rosco’s question drifts through the torrent of anxious thoughts that are racing through my mind and draws me back to the present. A week passed since our arrival in Italy, and today was the day that we met with a lawyer to begin the process of taking Emerald Moon back
“Catching them in the act,” Yancy responds immediately. “If they’re caught, the FBI will finally have proof of their involvement.”“Then we need to get that proof,” Rosco insists. “Whatever it takes.”“It would help a lot with this fight for the rights of Emerald Moon,” Yancy agrees. “Right now, the
[Denali’s POV]I kneel in front of Elise as she sits quietly with a gentle smile on her face. As I take her in, that feeling from earlier begins to claw its way up once again, but I ignore it while beginning to clean up the scrapes that she sustained while being mugged.When I finish, I sit back and
[Rosco’s POV]I lead Denali into Le Creme while Elise and Marty follow behind us, and even if Denali explained to me why we were going along with this clear criminal's game, the urge to turn around and rip her to shreds grows in me.Inside, I feel Fabian also chomping at the bit to get his claws on
Once we finish, Elise leans back in her seat happily and fixes her gaze on Denali once more. From the look in her eyes, it is clear she is trying to think of something to say to prolong this moment, but I’ve humored her long enough and want to get Denali back to our suite and alone.“Are you ready t
[Rosco’s POV]Anger and happiness mix with one another as I continue to stare straight ahead. How the fuck could such a precious moment be ruined like this? Was the goddess playing some sort of fucking joke with me? No. That wasn’t what was going on; this was just more confirmation that Elise was, i