[Elise’s POV]I stare at William as he takes me in. From the look of hunger in his dark eyes, it is obvious what it is that he wants, and honestly, I didn’t necessarily mind blowing off some steam.“You stay here.” He says now, scooping Serenity into his arms. “And I’ll return Serenity. When I retur
At my words, a low growl escapes William before his fingers dig into my skin, tearing the skin and drawing blood, but where it should be painful, it feels so damn good and makes me want even more.“Are we going to do this like we’re feral?” I ask, feeling my animalistic instincts come alive. “Is the
[William’s POV]The next morning comes much too soon, and I lay awake, staring into Elise’s sleeping face. She looks so peaceful as she lies here in my arms. I almost don’t want to wake her, but I know that I have to.“Hey,” I murmur, brushing some hair behind her ear. “It’s time to get up, sleeping
“I heard Prince Charming trying to woo my sweet Elise.” Marty says, pretending to be a sad parent handing over their daughter. “It seems just like yesterday your very stare could freeze someone, and now here you are making a beautiful procloma... Ouch!”Growling, Elise reaches out and grabs Marty’s
[William’s POV]I keep my gaze locked on Elise and her group as they head to a large van that is waiting. Even when they climb inside the van and begin to move, I continue to watch until they’re completely out of view. Only then do I turn my attention to Denali, who, like me, is watching silently.“
“Instead of trying to figure me out, come with me.”Silently, I begin to follow as he makes his way to the back of Emerald Moon, where a table is set with breakfast items and a bottle of whiskey.“Have a seat.” My father says. “I’m sure you haven’t eaten. I can only assume that you depleted your ene
[Denali’s POV]I sit, holding Rosco’s hand, while Naomi quietly rocks Serenity. Hamilton, who sits in the corner, watches the scene with a blank expression, and I can’t help but wonder how he feels seeing his strong son in such a state. I was sure that despite all their anonymity in the past, this w
Rosco and I truly had a mess to unweave, but once that was taken care of, all I could hope for was us finally getting our peace to raise our family.“It’s almost like trouble follows me.” I say, trying to keep the mood light. “Maybe I…”I don’t get to finish the rest of my words as Hamilton comes ru
[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