A knot formed in the pit of my stomach.“I apologize…” I said.“Were your achievements at the auction just a fluke then? Are you incapable of repainting that portrait?”“Sir, I—”“I expect better from my exclusive painters,” he scolded, and then he hung up before I could say another word.I looked a
I saw Barrett mingling with a few guests and sipping champagne. I took a deep breath before confronting him.“Can we talk?” I asked him as I approached.He turned his scrutinizing gaze in my direction and plastered a smile for his viewer's sake.“Miss Stormwind, you made it,” he said in greeting. “W
Silver’s POVMy heart was racing as I stared up at Elliot. Was he really the owner of this art gallery? Did that mean he was the one who sent me the invitation for the auction?My mind was whirling with different thoughts as Elliot turned to see a pale-faced Barret as he shrunk under Elliot’s scruti
I should have hidden it in my studio when I had the chance. It was hidden under a sheet and propped against the wall, so I had a chance to hide it from him, but he was faster than I.“What’s this?” He asked as he reached toward it.“Wait, don’t—” I tried to stop him, but he was too fast and lifted t
Silver’s POVI had framed my “exclusive” painting of Elliot on the wall in our bedroom right next to his model car collection. I smiled up at the painting, feeling satisfied with my hard work. Elliot walked into the room just then and froze when he saw it.A bemused look crossed his face as he exam
My cheeks burned as Leo explained the event.A pack gathering? The night of the full moon?This couldn’t be happening right now. I couldn’t attend a pack gathering during the full moon. I couldn’t attend any gatherings during the full moon.That was the one night of the month that I transformed into
The thought occurred to me, but I’m not sure how well I could pull it off.I suppose it couldn’t hurt to try.The following day, I remained in bed for most of the morning. Normally, I would be awake early so I could work on some paintings in my studio. But today, I was pretending to be incredibly si
Silver’s POVThe night of the full moon had finally arrived; I knew by midnight tonight my secret would be revealed to the entire pack.No. I couldn’t let that happen.I had to think quickly and escape just before all was revealed. They couldn’t see my transformation.I rummaged through my closet,