“What’s that supposed to mean?” He smirks, but it’s not reaching his eyes. “Nothing.” He strokes my cheek softly before letting go. “It’s late. You shouldn’t be out and about alone.” “I know, but I have security.” “Great.” I reach up, placing a gentle kiss on his cheek before I tighten my belt.
ZAIA. I spin around, there’s no one in sight, but I can smell them. It smells like… ash and metal? It’s a strange combination, and it’s getting stronger. My own senses are heightened, and I let out a deadly growl, warning them that I’m not afraid of them. The sound that leaves me shocks even mysel
“My husband was, but he currently handed me the title, as I am Blood Born…” I’m not sure if that was smart, but they clearly are more in tune with their wolves… would they know about the Blood Born? A flicker of surprise crosses his face and I turn sideways, lifting my shirt and showing them the sy
ZAIA. I reach home, shifting and transforming into human form before I slip inside and hurry upstairs to the bedroom that Sebastian and I were going to take. I flip open my suitcase, rummaging inside. So much has happened and with no staff here, everything isn’t even unpacked as I have not had the
We didn’t end on a good note either. I sit up, go to my suitcase take out some clothing, and take a quick shower before getting dressed and making my way to the children’s room. I sit on the floor between the two beds, leaning my head against Zion’s bed as I watch Sia, her breathing is more labour
ZAIA. “I wouldn’t have expected this from you, Zaia,” Aran says as he sits behind his office desk in the Pack Building. His jaw is clenched, and his eyes are harsh as he sits there, watching me. “I do apologise, but you have been refusing to answer my calls or to meet me and there is a lot we need
Aran frowns, and there’s a glimmer of surprise in his eyes. So, he didn’t know about Gerard. He needs to know everything. I realise that if I need to get through to someone as stubborn as Aran King, then I need to be firm and clear. Feeling a little more certain, I continue, quickly telling him h
ZAIA. It’s the following day. After what I learned from Aran, I was unable to face Sebastian yesterday. I didn’t want to talk to him, and after everything, I needed a moment to gather my strength. I didn’t want to go before him and break down. So, instead, I put everything into preparing for his