“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