(James POV) I arrived back at the packhouse around 9:30 in the morning. Unsurprisingly, my mother and Margie were waiting for me in the front sitting room. I walked right by the two of them, intent on heading straight to my room in the alpha suite. I was not in the mood for a confrontation right
My mother glanced at Margie. “Do not look at her, Mother. Look at me. If you are going to force me into a marriage that I do not want, the least you can do is look me in the eye.” My mother looked back at me, and I saw the hope beginning to form in her eyes. It was a look that turned my stomach
(Lily POV) I meant it when I said that today would be a long day. I am meeting with the Wolf Packers’ doctor from 12 to 3 this afternoon, and then I am working at the girls’ home from 5 to 11 tonight. In between, I need to go grocery shopping, eat, and get a little bit of laundry done. Given my
“Promise him, Lily,” Rose linked. “Whatever this is, it is important.” “O-okay. I promise.” **** (James POV) My conversation with Lily this morning went a very different direction than I thought it would go when I asked to talk to her. In my head, I had imagined another light-hearted conversa
(James POV) After the conversation with Lily, I was much too wired to nap. Instead, I opted to take a shower and mind-link Joey to meet me at one of the local diners for lunch. The Hoffman diner, specifically. Coming out of the bathroom, I was surprised to see Sheila in my room. It looked like
(Alpha Brady POV) I have been having absolutely the best time with Sammy. Despite the fact that I hardly get to see him, Sammy is very much a mini-me. He has my mannerisms, my sense of humor (minus the sexual innuendos), and many of my same tastes in food, movies, and activities. Since he arrive
With the exception of losing Lily, the guards had not done anything to cause me to worry about their dedication or fitness. Even though my instincts told me (and still tell me) that something was wrong with my security team, I wonder if I should have been more strategic about who I let go instead o
(Brady POV) As I walked into my office with Evelyn, my heart continued to pound forcefully against my chest. Despite my feelings for Lily, seeing Evelyn and being this close to her without being able to touch her felt like a cruel, painful reminder of just how stupid I was all those years ago. Ev