My heart is racing as I watch him, I hear the quickening of his heartbeat, the way he swallows but not once does his facial expression change, but the signs are there… he knows… “He told you to tell me that Valerie was attacked and is in a coma, and to come visit her… correct?” I ask, saying these
ZAIA.“Thank you, Alpha Hugh, for allowing Valerie to be placed here and for the warm welcome,” Jai says as he shakes Dad’s hand. “And for allowing me to stay at your pack, it is a great honour.”Dad nods curtly.“Don’t take it for kindness, I only agreed because you have been a carer for Valerie. Y
“Melanie! Oh wow! It’s been three years, but you still look as beautiful as I remember, if not younger and even more ravishing.” Jai flirts as he stands up and hugs Mom.I can’t help but smile, reminiscing on the past…(FLASHBACK)“Want to elope?” Jai teases Mom, earning himself a frown despite the
I look down at the books that were treasures of this pack. Old books that Dad gave to me without even a care. Another sign he has no interest in preserving the past.“And I think it is there that we failed as the creation of the goddess,” I say softly as I look at the glowing orb in the sky.It alwa
ZAIA. “Zaia, what’s wrong? Do you want me to come down there? Because I swear if you don’t tell me, I will.” Sebastian’s growl makes me blink. “I… it’s my birthmark.” I say quietly, brushing back a few wet strands of my hair. “What?” “My birthmark. There’s the old book I’ve been going through of
I’ll let him see the children. I don’t know how right now, but I’ll figure something out. He deserves to see them… and with Sia being sick; I want her to meet him… I push the painful thought away. Tilting my head, I stare at the book. I know Sia has not yet attained her wolf, she’s only a child,
SEBASTIAN. She ends the call… I look down at the phone, about to type up a text to her when I pause. She needs some time. I’ve hurt her and to make things right, I need to show her that and give her the time she needs… I sit back in my office chair and stare at the ceiling. Her birthmark… I’ve
SEBASTIAN. One week later and we are finally at the long-awaited business meeting. Through the large windows, I can see the snow covered mountains in the distance. This place is beautiful, but not as beautiful as the sassy redhead sitting before me. Seated around an oval table as everyone here ge