“I understand… but call me selfish or unreasonable, but I still feel like I need time. If I try to make this work because I love him or because someone tells me it’s the right thing to do, it will always eat up at me. Just how his and Annalise’s relationship once did.” I answer as I bring the tray t
SEBASTIAN. Ever since I spoke to her in the kitchen, she’s been quieter, although she’s smiling, which lights up those gorgeous eyes of hers. I wish I could change the past, change the decisions I made. Seeing Sia sick was the last straw. The promise that Gerard had the antidote drove me to get it
“What did you want to say?” she turns to me, not wasting a moment to put the question forward, almost like she can’t bear to be near me. “You said to me that you would hand me the title of Alpha before you left… why do I feel you’re thinking of leaving soon?” I ask, my voice sounding harsher than I
ZAIA. His acceptance of my decision feels like a wave of serenity washing over me. My lungs no longer feel like the air is being squeezed from them. I can finally breathe, finally try to move on from the torment of my own mind. I need to heal before I can even consider being with another. His bro
VALERIE. Zaia has made her decision. It wasn’t what I expected or wanted for them, but just the way she respected and had my back when it came to Jai, I will do the same. It’s been three days since and she’s handed the title back to Sebastian. I’ve chosen to remain here. I know it’s what Jai woul
“Anyway, Valerie, Atticus tells me you are a doctor, so are you like a doctor, doctor? Fully qualified?” Shelby asks me. “Yes, fully qualified and definitely a doctor, doctor,” I answer with a smile. “I told you that, Mom,” Atticus adds. “I’m making conversation. Shush you.” Shelby counters, wavi
FIVE YEARS LATER ~ ZAIA. “Thank you, Alpha Cole, I appreciate it. We’ll speak after the holidays then?” I answer, smiling at the man on the screen. He beams and gives me a nod. “You are most welcome, Alpha Zaia, that sounds great. We will meet two full moons from now then.” “I will look forward
A scream leaves my lips, my vision darkening. I have been in active labour for far too long… everyone around me is exhausted and so am I… Birthing my prince is so much harder than the twins. The door flies open and Sebastian rushes inside, his hair is a mess from having run his hand through it cou