She stretched out a hand to me that I took, and I marveled at the strength of her grip. “None of them mention how lovely you are though,” the woman continued. “Agnes Stockwell, pleased to make your acquaintance.”Of course, I had known who she was as soon as I laid eyes on her, but that didn’t make
Layla’s POVUnsealing a memory would always be an agonising process. I knew that from experience, and so I had to admit that I was pretty impressed at how the Committee members handled the situation. There were sharp hisses, and most of them clutched their heads as they squeezed their eyes shut. Bu
Layla’s POVI saw my grandfather stop to consider his response for a long moment.“Fifteen years, give or take.”No one said anything, but I caught the looks passed, which told me more than words ever would in circumstances like this. They had been willing to listen as soon as they heard of Julius’
Layla’s POVThe silence that accompanied Malcolm’s suggestion was so pure that the sound of a pin dropping might’ve registered to all of us at that moment in the same way a small explosion would. That was how quiet the room was, and as I watched the eyes of the Committee members narrow to slits whi
“IT IS ALREADY IN JEOPARDY!” Malcolm snapped, finally losing his patience. “THOSE BASTARDS ARRANGED TO HAVE HER TAKEN AWAY, AND NOW YOU—!”“Malcolm,” I heard my mate call out in a level tone.The sound of his name seemed to reassert something inside him, because my grandfather clamped his lips shut,
Layla’s POVAgnes and Damian left the Sanguis Pack almost immediately after the meeting and vote concluded. The excuse was that they had urgent business to attend to in their own respective Packs, and even though it was more than valid, anyone who’d witnessed the events of the past few hours would
Layla’s POVThere was a moment of silence after Michael finished speaking, and then slowly I watched the surprised expression on my grandfather’s features slowly melt into one of delight until he was laughing heartily. He threw his arms wide open and proceeded further into the room.“Michael, you sc
“Layla, I’m here to lend my help with Elaine’s rescue.”Immediately, all traces of good humour vanished from Malcolm’s features, and I saw him frown, sitting upright in his chair. Every part of him seemed alert now.“How?” he asked, and Michael turned to him, his lips quirking up in an almost-smile.