He looks intensely into my eyes. Allowing me to see the vulnerability there. It brings me some peace to know my heart is not the only one on the line.“I promise you Nan. I will never do anything like that again. I could write up a contract if you would like.”His voice is serious. But I catch the t
Nan’s POVIt was parent-teacher conference day.An event I was not previously invited to last time. This time Lionel personally informed me. Another positive change to our routine.“Mom, mom! You have to hurry up.” Vera half asked, half commanded.We are walking toward the school. Both girls walk at
Lionel and I begin to open our mouths to explain. To try and clarify our rather complicated circumstances. But we are beaten to it.“Yes, this is our mommy!” Vera says loudly. Too loud.I see heads turn to look in our direction. Whispers from parents echoing down the hallways. My cheeks burn.“Actua
Lionel’s POVI had finally atoned for my actions.It took time. There was no easy way out. I had damaged almost every ounce of trust between us.But I did not give up. I bore Nan’s disdain and anger as gracefully as I could. Allowing myself to embrace the consequences of my actions.It took the fina
I am hanging onto my temper by a fraying thread. Nan has no such restraint. She pulls her arm back and thrust her fist forward.The flesh beneath her hand gives way with a crunch. Joseph staggers back and curses. Blood streaming out of his now broken nose.He glared wrathfully at her. I smirked. I s
Third Person POVLionel would pay for his insufferable arrogance.Joseph was the oldest son of Alpha Allistair and Luna Cressida. He had been born into the correct bloodline with a silver spoon in his mouth. He had the best education that could be offered to a pup.He had inherited everything from h
Lionel was able to defuse the argument by presenting her with a children’s science kit. As a reward for her “amazing science skills.” It was the kind that little kids loved…messy and glittery.The unholy gleam in Vera’s caramel irises made me wince. I pitied the maid’s that would be attending to tha
Lionel’s POVI followed my idea.Nan’s arguments against humiliating Joseph did have merit. But I knew Joseph better. This was the best way to cull him.Inviting Joseph to a meeting was easy enough. Keeping it secret was more difficult. I knew all too well Joseph had little…rats to alert him.Inviti
Third Person POVIt had been the easiest wedding Nan had ever planned.She knew that she might have been stressed under any other circumstances. Nan had survived much worse than planning her own wedding. So this did not phase her.Scarlett and her sister had been a huge help in that regard.Nan was
He pulled out all the way and then slammed back in. Again and again. It was fast and brutal.I loved every second of it. This is what I had been craving. Lionel at his wildest and utterly crazed for me.At one point he turned me onto all fours. This new ankle only brought him deeper. Making me clenc
Nan’s POVIt should have been awkward.We were on a deserted island. The heavy weight of history of this place resting over us like a dark cloud. Exposed to the elements.It should not have been as arousing as it was.There was something about this that excited me. We were out in the open. Anyone co
I felt sick to my stomach. Everything I had uncovered had hinted at some dark origins. I could not have imagined anything like this.I could imagine it in my mind’s eye. The betrayal from the people they had led. Blood and shackles their new fate.“Only one clan remembered its original purpose. Only
Nan’s POVThis was the moment I had been waiting for.Mr. Holder had allowed us to go home and rest for a while. Correctly guessing that Lionel and I needed time to rest after that ordeal. Neither of us wanted to be far from each other that night.Mr. Holder had requested for us to meet with him at
I let the bond wash over me. Lionel pushes his emotions through. His fear, his worry, his love.I send back my own terrible fear and pain. He takes it into himself. Almost cupping it like he would a wound.There are no true words in the bond. Not really. But if there were…‘Remember…fight…remember w
Nan’s POVMy entire world was aflame.Fire filled my vision. Smoke burned my lungs. I held my breath.The fire licked at my skin. Heated my blood. Seeking to fill the hollow of my bones.The strangest thing was that I was not burning.I should have been. Any normal fire would nave incinerated me. Ye
“Yes?”“If we do this-” She begins.“Nan!” I interject sharply.I am ignored.“-and it fails…what will happen to me?” She asks tightly.He meets her gaze head on. Unflinching. “You would most likely perish.”“See?! It’s too risky!” I growl.Nan is not paying me any mind. Her attention is directed at
Lionel’s POV“Today marks your third trial.”“What is today?” I ask weakly. “Running through the forest…a treasure hunt?”Each trial had gotten progressively more difficult. I had not forgotten the man’s last words to us. Knowing that this would be the worst of all did not inspire much confidence in