Renee’s POVA whirring noise sounds overhead and then the lights begin to flicker back on and just as quickly as they do, I let go of Eric‘s very expensive suit. Though he can afford a new dress shirt, I know that my cold sweat is going to leave a stain on his imported silky fabric.I murmur an apol
“Welcome,” he says flashing us a smile that shows off his polished teeth, and ruffling Debbie’s hair. “Come this way,” Jasper says as if we don’t know where his office is.He isn’t wearing a lab coat and his scrubs cut off right at his shoulder, extenuating the swell of his bicep as he extends his a
Renee’s POVEric’s admission startles me. Our eyes meet, only briefly but it’s enough to recognize that sadness in them that I thought I saw before.“I’m surprised an Alpha like yourself is having a reaction to such a rejection,” Jasper says, only meaning it to sound medically impressive still it’s
I look back at Jasper who’s already nodding. As though reading my mind he agrees to drive Debbie home while I go back to the office.“Thank you,” I tell him and hopefully he knows I mean that for more than just driving Debbie. With that, I follow Eric back to work.The building is practically empty
Eric’s POVI know I’m making her uncomfortable, but does she even think about how she makes me feel? She looks a bit ridiculous sitting in that big leather swivel chair practically engulfing her.If she just sat up straight and even pretended she had an ounce of power, she would look more natural. I
Perhaps I can reconcile my ill ending with Annie by making amends with Renee. Building a relationship with her will somehow abridge me and Annie’s lost connection.Though this is exactly the issue. Emotions and feelings are illogical. In fact, there’s no evidence linking them together at all and bel
Renee’s POVThe sudden force of the door bursting open causes me to jump out of my seat, which I only too soon after realize makes it appear that something suspicious was going on. I resist the urge to blurt out that nothing was actually going on. I bite my tongue, knowing that would only make matte
Ignoring Eric’s intense gaze, I shoulder my way to the door. “Nilo is not my biological child.” Eric calls out after me and I hesitate, almost turning back around, but I don’t.Annie might care about that statement, but Renee doesn’t because ultimately it doesn’t matter, even if Eric is telling the
He opens the glass window separating us and hands me a sack full of cash. It’s heavy like it’s filled with bricks and I sling it over my shoulder. Andrew follows me out the door, we ignore the concerned eyes glued to us as we leave.No one says a word. The only sound is the swooshing of a machine co
Eric’s POV “What is it?” Andrew asks picking up on my sudden shift in energy. Eric, Eric. Renee’s voice echoes in my head.“I hear Renee,” I stammer, I touch my head as though I’m touching her. “I can’t hear her,” I repeat. Andrew looks at me like I’m crazy and I know I might sound that way but thi
“How much do you want?” I ask, if it’s money they’re after then they can have it all. This time Dan bends down next to me. He takes his finger and lifts my chin so my eyes meet him. It looks like he has two heads and I struggle to decide which one to focus on.“We need Eric’s banking information and
Renee’s POV Eric’s father eyes widen in surprise. I blow some hair out of my face but it doesn’t do much and wet curls still stick to my sweaty forehead. I strain to listen to hear what the other person on the end of the line says.Something tells me, Eric’s father, what was his name again? Isn’t
“Meet me at our spot,” I tell Andrew before hanging up and throw the car into reverse. I hear the awe of children and cursing if parents as my car speeds out of the lot.Twenty minutes later, I spot Andrew at the woods where we meet when we need to talk privately. I explain my last interaction with
Eric’s POVIt’s happening again. It has to be. I crack my neck. I knew I was pushing her too hard. I jam my phone back in my pocket.It’s not like she couldn’t handle the pressure. She’s stronger than she gives herself credit for. But maybe it’s just me she couldn’t tolerate. That’s why she left bef
Consciousness creeps slowly throughout my being, bringing with it a spreading of pulsating pain. I groan. Big mistake. My head explodes with pain, my vision is instantly blinded by bursts of red and orange.“Oh Renee, you’re waking up!” A familiar voice squeaks causing bile to rise up in my throat f
Renee’s POV Okay. I officially have no idea where I am. My GPS has taken me completely off any main roads, and away from any sort of civilization.I’ve checked the location Natalie has sent me at least twenty times and apparently it’s correct. I’m just glad my GPS is still connected to the interne
I should text him that I’ll be a tad late for our second session of therapy today. I wonder if a therapist ever had a client where the husband and brother have seen the private parts of the wife but it was to ensure protection of a child because an ex-lover and the father is plotting a murderous att