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
It was awing. Precious. Something every bonded couple should strive for. It was heart-wrenching.Lionel’s explanation made me ache with sympathy. I understood her better at that moment. I knew then that she was telling me the truth earlier.‘We’re not all blind to the hypocritical rhetoric.’Her ow
Third Person POVScarlett had been stuck in a void.This void was one she had fallen into many times in her life. Her mind screaming in the dark. Her awakenings to her weak body always painful and tiring.It had been a good day.Her breathing had been gone as of late. She felt well enough to move ar
He could imagine all too well the greedy hands that would covet Nan’s abilities.He began damage control. Putting the mansion under lock down. Doing a media blackout.It was only hours later that he returned to everyone’s side.His cousin and her mate were wrapped up in each other. Nan sat to the si