“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.
Layla’s POVIf I had thought that Malcolm was alert before, his former reaction was nothing compared to the effect that Michael’s revelation had on him now. My grandfather jerked, as though he had been struck by lightning, and his eyes bulged almost out of their sockets.I couldn’t blame him. There
Layla’s POVFortunately (or unfortunately) I didn’t have to wait long, because after those first initial seconds, Malcolm recovered his faculties and started to sputter. “WHAT IN THE HELL WOULD POSSESS YOU TO THINK THAT I’D BE CONTENT WITH JUST TWIDDLING MY THUMB AFTER EVERYTHING YOU JUST TOLD US?!
Layla’s POVTrue to his words, Michael returned back to the Blue Moon Pack within a few hours of his arrival. Xavier, Hector and I saw him off to the parking area where a sleek black BMW waited to zip him off, and after a cursory farewell to my mate and me, he pulled his son aside and they spoke fo
With some difficulty, I turned away from the power’s call, and opened my eyes to find Percy staring down at me with his boots positioned just inches away from my throat.“Yield,” he said calmly, and for a few moments I considered the proposition.I could get out of this. It wouldn’t be easy, but I h
Dear readers, And that’s the end of it. Unbelievable, I know. I didn’t want to write an author’s note until I was absolutely finished with this, and now I am. The journey through telling the story of Hector and Layla has transformed me in ways I hadn’t thought possible—financially, mentally, cre
For years I had been afraid, unable to defend myself as people scorned me, and dictated who I was, where I stood. But none of that remained the case now. I had my mother, who was flawed and awkward, but perfect, I had a cousin who slightly terrified me. I had a grandfather, who had sacrificed h
Layla’s POV There was an edge of something dangerous in his tone even as he kneaded my ass playfully, and I shivered. My pulse raced. “I–It wasn’t intentional.” “Oh, I’m sure it wasn’t,” he murmured in something like pride. “My Little Wolf isn’t so little anymore, is she?” I swallowed in the
This time I forced my throat to open wider, taking him deeper, and Hector’s body bucked as my mouth worked over him; before I knew what was happening, he pulled away from me, grabbing me and throwing me back onto the bed. His weight settled over me as he pinned my wrists up over my head, and I ar
Layla’s POV Lust burned hot in my brain, making it impossible to think of anything beyond Hector. The feeling of his arms wrapped tightly around me as he carried me across Pack grounds, and his earthy wild male scent which left me powerless to resist his charms—all of these resulted in a sudden
“They WILL come, and right now you decide how ready you will be when they finally come at us.” She paused to let the meaning of her words sink in before finishing: “Now, I’ll invite my mother to come and take over; you can direct any questions you have at her.” The sound of a chair scraping acros
Hector’s POV The Sanguis Pack conference hall was more packed than I had ever seen it. It teemed with visiting werewolves from all over the globe, all seated, and as the sounds they made traveled to me (chairs creaking, the steady drone of air conditioning, and people with heads close together sp
My whole body felt as taut as a string, and tears stung my eyes as I watched her let her emotions settle. “Sorry about that,” my mother apologized after some time, swallowing. I noticed her hands in her laps, trembling. “I don’t… I don’t know what came over me.” She paused to gather her thoughts b
Layla’s POV With a tucked-in T shirt, denim jeans, and hair cropped just below her chin, Elaine Holloway looked much better than she had when I last saw her… which wasn’t that high of a bar when I actually thought about it. I mean, she had been standing next to the man who kept her captive for al