“See you then.” I hang up.When he arrives, his usually obnoxious cheerful demeaner is subdued. In his hand are some files. I shoot him a surprised look.“Hard copy? You usually prefer digital.” I note.“Not for this. You know your mom has a few hackers on hand. I figured I’d best personally give yo
Nan’s POV“You will explain yourselves to me…now…” Lionel’s angry growl echoes in the room.My heart drops. My palms begin to sweat. The hot flashes threaten to make a reappearance.‘By the Moon goddess…he knows.’ I realize. How did he find out?But then I notice the superior look on his mother’s fa
It is a sound pure rage. An alpha at their wits end. It cows her momentarily.I only vaguely notice Mr. Darren’s visible trembling. My ears ring from the volume of Lionel’s outburst. Yet somehow, I am not afraid.Lionel’s eyes burn a dark red. An inferno ready to lay destruction in its wake. Yet his
Nan’s POVI have never seen a man so fearful in my life.A tremor went down his frame the entire time he spoke. The expressionless façade I knew him by was in shambles. He babbled between disjointed explanations and coherence.Lionel glares silently. Still towering over the frightened man. But then
Lionel looks back and forth between the two in icy rage. He pulls out his phone. “Security, collect Mr. Darren here.”He turns to make direct eye contact harshly with the ashen man. “Contact the police. Inform them of the information being sent to the desk.”He turns back to the once again forgotten
Nan’s POVI lean into kiss him…Lionel pulls away. I stop. Embarrassment burns my cheeks.I take a step back. Let my eyes fully take him in. Wanting to understand this…this…rejection.‘That word stings,’ I acknowledge. But there is no other word to describe his reluctance.He looks tense. His hands
It brought all those ugly feelings back to the surface. I knew I would hurt her feelings if I spoke. I just wanted to get away.But then she kept pushing me. Challenging me. With my wolf already on edge…I snapped.This time she will answer me.Before I knew it, I had her pinned to the bed. A soft, f
Nan’s POVI see the moment Lionel registers what he is looking at.The angry sneer at his mouth fades away. His jaw slightly drops. Eyes completely glued on my necklace.‘How in the world has he come to that conclusion?’ I think. I am mystified by his logic.Several moments passed quietly between us