“A murderer,” I repeat, raising my brow. “And why would you openly admit to that?” “Because there’s no reason to hide my misdeeds.” Opening my mouth, I prepare to argue with her further, but stop as a loud screech rips through the air. Whirling around, I begin to examine the world around me until
[William’s POV] I wince as Rosco’s words slam into me. Don’t let me down. Why was it that no matter where I was or who I was with, I always held to a higher standard? Even back in Crystal Fang, my father and even Uncle Hamilton would tell me the exact same thing. Since I was young, that was all I
[Rosco’s POV] I watch the scene unfold in front of me, from my men attacking the glowing nue to Elise shifting and instructing everyone to get back. It’s like some fucking war movie as the beast explodes, killing those closest and sending those not as close crashing to the side. And when the force
“I know what I’ve done!” She snaps as William watches on silently. “Do you think I need you to remind me of something that haunts me every fucking day?” To my surprise, as she speaks, her eyes begin to sparkle with unshed tears, but she doesn’t let them fall as she stares back at me. “I fucked up.
[Denali's POV] I sit silently, watching the monitors in front of me, which are filled with images of my packmates fighting a supernatural being. They're fighting hard to protect not only themselves but the packlands, showing their loyalty toward Rosco and me even though we are only their new leader
“And what was that?” Even if I don’t exactly have an idea of what it meant to do, I had an idea I wasn’t going to like what I heard next. “One of two things,” she begins. “Nue’s bring about misfortune and disease. But I would go with the latter.” “Then how long do we have until we know?” I ask sl
[Elise’s POV] The next day, I stand with Marty on one side of me and William on the other. Both men take each other in as if they’re squaring each other up. I don’t know what the hell either is trying to achieve, but I immediately wish that the big lug and Denali just let me go on this mission alon
Grimacing, I fight the urge to elbow him as we reach the address on my phone. “You stay here.” I announce, stopping both men. “As a lone woman, I doubt she would feel comfortable having two men come into her apartment.” Honestly, I didn’t think she would care too much since she was already alerted