“William is already looking into things.” Charlie says when I remain silent. “For now, I do believe it is best that you focus on your new family. I heard that congratulations are in order. You’ve become a father. That’s shocking.” “You heard?” I murmur, eyeing him curiously. “Who exactly have you b
[Elise’s POV] I step out onto the grounds and take a deep breath while listening to the sound of footsteps behind me. Turning, I watch as Marty and William make their way toward me. “Why are you following me?” I ask, eyeing them curiously. “Because you dashed out of there like a bat out of hell.”
“If you think that looks good, you should see it when the sun is setting.” William chuckles, coming to stand beside me. “We can hang out up here until then if you want.” Turning, I let my gaze meet his as he stares at me unflinchingly, and despite myself, I feel butterflies erupt in my stomach as m
[William’s POV] I stare at Elise as she considers what I’ve said, or was she thinking of something else? I couldn’t quite place why, but I could sense something more, something substantial shining in those beautiful blue eyes of hers, but before I can actually figure out what it might be, it is gon
"Both, maybe,” she admits, sticking out her tongue. “What do you say? Should we try to get away from the warden?” Lifting my gaze, I watch as Marty looks down at us from the top of the tower. Despite Elise’s escape act, he doesn’t look bothered. Instead, he looks amused by the whole thing. “Yeah,”
[William’s POV] I watch as Elise stands at the edge of the pool, watching me and waiting. From the look on her face, it is clear that she fully expects me to come and join her. Not wanting to disappoint, I remove my shirt and feel a rush of excitement rush through me due to the way her gaze immedia
[Elise’s POV] William’s heat rushes through my body, driving me wild and threatening to make my heart, which I swore I would never be allowed to feel again, come to life. This was bad. This was really bad, but with him moving in me, I couldn’t help but hope that maybe I could have one more chance.
[Denali’s POV] I sit with Maria as she cuddles Serenity. Since she arrived so late the previous day, I waited until the next morning to introduce them. Now, she easily cradles Serenity in her arms while Tristan pouts at her side, but he isn’t the one being the biggest baby. Tearing my gaze from Ma
[Elise’s POV]I stare at the goddess while she waits for me to decide what my next path will be. Of course, remaining here where there was no more suffering or pain was ideal, but I couldn’t just leave Serenity and those who I cared for back on earth to fend for themselves. However, even if I went b
In this moment, I’m absolutely certain that this is, in fact, the afterlife, but I’m a little confused. Why was I here in Nirvana when I truly belonged in hell, suffering for all of my misdeeds?“Because I have summoned you here.”Gasping, I jump up and whirl around, searching for the one who has sp
[Rosco’s POV]I wrap my arm around Denali and pull her against me as she stares at her father’s unmoving form. Where we touch, I can feel all of her emotions and know that what she did couldn’t have been easy but was necessary.“He got what was coming to him.” I murmur, kissing her cheek. “Don’t thi
[William’s POV]The next day, I stand between Jose and Charlie while members of Rosco’s pack work to prepare pallets for Elise and Uncle Hamilton. Once they’re in place, Rosco comes forward with a torch in hand. He doesn’t speak as he begins to set the pallets ablaze.As Elise’s body goes up in flam
[Rosco’s POV]I keep my gaze fixed on Charlie as he looks from me to William, who keeps his back to us. Despite my words, I can tell he wants to stop William, but this is a sensitive matter.“Fine.” Charlie finally sighs, deflating. “Go,” he continues to say to William. “Go to that hospital and caus
[Rosco’s POV]“I told you I was fine!” I hiss as Maria and Olga fight to keep me in bed. Many hours had already passed since Elise, Charlie, and Jose went to save William and retrieve my father, and despite the time, no one had contacted me yet. “I can’t just sit here while my people could be in dan
“Elise,” I snarl, keeping my gaze fixed on the spot where she just was. “I HAVE TO GET ELISE!”At my words, looks of pain cross Charlie and Jose’s faces, confirming my worst fear.“Don’t make her sacrifice be in vain.” Charlie says slowly. “If you stay here and get crushed, then what she did would b
[William’s POV]I look around, trying to figure out what the source of the sudden rumble is, and I quickly get my answer as a loud boom sounds and the roof above our heads disappears.“Shit!” Charlie hisses, beginning to move. “These bastards really are fucking crazy.”Crazy was an understatement. W
As this thought hits me, I see her standing there with a look of approval on her beautiful face. Smiling, she nods and looks toward the heavens.‘I’m sorry,’ I whisper internally, but she simply shakes her head, and as her mouth moves, I feel the weight that I’ve carried for so long begin to slowly