[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]“Are we almost there?”Marty’s voice rings out, rousing me from the nap that I was trying to take. This was maybe the tenth or eleventh time he asked the same damn question, and I had half a mind to knock his ass out so that he didn’t ask it again.“Ask that one more time.” Charlie gro
Once I’m sure that it is dead, I get up and look around to see Marty, Warren, Jose, and Charlie fighting with three others while three more begin to close in.No, you don’t! I hiss inwardly, moving forward and jumping on one. As I land on its back, it spreads its wings in an attempt to shake me off,