The man nods. Then he jerks Lionel’s head back. Forcing him to face me.“Look at you. Maybe she should take your place. Give you some real motivation.”It is the wrong thing to say.The pain in my chest gives way to a burning hatred. One that wants to destroy everything in it’s path. It is the only
Nan’s POVI stared defiantly into his crimson eyes…The wolf growled loudly and deeply…He lunged…A near blur of black fur tried to slip past me. He would have succeeded under any other circumstances. But I was prepared for this.My hands dive into his coarse, blood-coated fur. I try not to flinch at
His tone is rather casual despite the obvious barb in his words. I am rather uncertain of my own feelings. There is resentment to be sure…and a sense of gratefulness.There is a spark of mischief in Mr. Holder’s dark eyes that I did not expect.“It is said that the Moon goddess is reflected in us al
Nan’s POVMy hands shook.I had been able to retain my composure until Lionel was resting. Then the events of the day hit me. Lionel’s abused form…the sound of his flesh giving way beneath their fists…the terrifying snarls of an enraged wolf.It was too much.‘I almost failed.’ Tears burn my eyes. ‘
It takes only a scrap of my teeth for him to reach his release.“That was…” I am left without words. “Is that how it always felt for you in the bond?”Lionel shakes his head. “Not quite. It was not as intense when it was only my desire pushing through.”‘Interesting,’ I think with amusement. ‘This c
Nan’s POV My new bond with girls was not the only change.My powers had increased. Before it was simply more vibrancy in the things around me. The ability to stop flowers from wilting if my emotions were strong enough.Imperceptible things.As always, it began with Lionel.“Ugh.” Lionel groa
Vera whimpered but did as I asked. I winced at the sight. Her knee was scrapped pretty badly.Little beads of crimson oozed from the torn skin. “Mom…it hurts.” Vera hiccupped.I gathered her in my arms. “I know sweet girl.”She hid her face on my chest. I rubbed her back soothingly. Patti hovered im
Lionel’s POVMy heart dropped to my stomach at the sight of her.My cousin was laid out on the ground. Her chest rising slowly. An unhealthy flush to her pale face.“Scarlett!” Her mate ran to her.“We were talking and she just-just collapsed.” Nan stammered out.“Call her doctors!” I growl at my st
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