Just when she was about to fall into a rhythm, I smacked it and crashed it. "Please, Niko, please, let me come," she pleaded, and I liked the sound of my name on her lips when she begged me for it. I continued what I was doing, crashing it every time, two more times, and she couldn't take it anym
Nikolas Qusack and the others returned in the afternoon. I was worried because I had no way to reach them. I was also mad that they had not informed me of the situation before leaving. Even though I had blocked the link, the least they could have done was knock on my door. I wouldn't have been
We had to find a way to make them comfortable and learn all we could about them. Learn their strengths and weaknesses. In case we find ourselves in a sudden battle, we would have a chance. "I can see you are doing the math, Nikolas," my father-in-law linked me, and I nodded, looking at him. He had
Nikolas I knew my words had shaken Aliana, and she had the right to be afraid. Learning of werewolves with abilities that we could only dream of was troubling. My mother remained silent on the couch, and the sweat on her forehead indicated she understood the implications of the situation. "What
Aliana smiled at the children; they were about the same age as our children, so I could understand her sentiments. "My other son, Yusuf," Gaddafi said, and Yusuf bowed his head and greeted me respectfully. "Your majesty," he said and bowed to Aliana and my mother. "This is my wife Amira and my da
Nikolas Before we got on the road to Peakland, I was able to ease my mind. The visitors did not seem like trouble, but I had learned never to take things at face value. As things were, I would watch them closely and be sure we were not making a mistake. I would have loved for my officers to accomp
I had to make mine that way; it was a crown earned with blood. There was a difference, but I held my tongue. "Dear, Jasmine wants you to tuck her in. She refuses to allow the nanny to do it. I have been pleading with her to try and sleep. Aliana is off with Natasha to goddess knows where. I needed
Nikolas Finally, the day of the coronation arrived. The progression from the middle of the town to the palace went smoothly. People lined up on both sides of the path and waved at the King, who rode a horse alongside Miles and me as our equals. They waved and threw flower petals and confetti at