Last one for tonight. More tomorrow.
(Nick POV) After Jenny left, I sat in my living room for hours, staring at the front door. I kept praying to the Moon Goddess that Jenny would walk back through the door and tell me that it had all been a horrible misunderstanding. No, not just “it” … everything. Specifically, I wanted Jenny to
(Nick POV) As I left the packhouse, I found myself once again wishing that I did not know what I now knew. As crazy as it sounds, a part of me longed for my old life back. You know, the fake life. The life in which Stephanie was a dead saint; my mate loved me, told me everything, and did not kee
(Joey POV) “The Movement. I want in.” I sighed. “Sit down. I will get you some coffee.” Like hell was I going to talk to Nick about the Movement while he was drunk. A full forty-five minutes later —after two cups of coffee, two cups of water, and two trips to the bathroom— Nick was sober enou
“How is this possible?” I asked Nolan in our link. “As far as I know, Joey does not have any ranked wolves in his family tree.” “Not all beta wolves are born into the position. Most are, but sometimes wolves earn the position with the blessing of the Moon Goddess,” Nolan replied. Huh. “I said
(Lily POV) I knew immediately when Derek Abbott walked into the restaurant. No, it was not the look of both hope and fear on Charlotte’s face. Nor was it the way that the restaurant staff immediately ran to the front door of the restaurant and began fawning all over the male who entered. No, I k
(Lily POV) When we got back to the table, we realized that it was not just Charlotte who was now smiling. Derek was too. James and I could immediately tell that something had changed, but we were not sure what or why. “You both look happier,” I commented. “Yes,” Charlotte smiled. “The power
“I am going to kill him,” I mind-linked James. “Not if I do so first.” I took a deep breath. I was incredibly angry at Derek right now, but I also found myself getting strangely turned on by how James was responding to the situation. Here we were with one of his celebrity idols, and yet James w
*** Warning: This chapter will be just a little steamy. *** (James POV) It is finally happening. Tonight, I will make Lily mine. I carry her to her bedroom and gently set her down. Then I cup her face with both hands and kiss her. There is eagerness, excitement, and emotion in the way that s