(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
“No, that is not what I am saying.” “So what are you saying?” Lily asks. “Oh, I can’t wait to hear the answer to this,” Luke links me, clearly feeling just as frustrated as Lily. I think for a few moments, trying to make sense of my own thoughts and emotions. “After we mark each other, everythi
(Brady POV) I was not happy when my father walked into my office. We had been fighting constantly since the pack was attacked, and the fights only got nastier after I told him about my fight with Evelyn. We have had four arguments today alone. In retrospect, I wish I had not told him about the
“Son, I know that you have feelings for Lily, but James is her mate. The Moon Goddess intended for the two of them to be together.” “Lily does not want James, Father. He hurt her.” “He has changed, Son. I was skeptical at first too, but he has. And the two of them deserve an opportunity to see
(James POV) The past three days with Lily have been intense. You have heard about the alpha sex drive, but I can now confirm that the luna sex drive is just as high. Every time I wonder if Lily might be getting too sore or tired to go another round, she initiates that next round. I have start
“I have a shift at the girls’ home this afternoon. It is my last one.” “Lily, I am not comfortable with you being away from me right now, especially unmarked. With how weird Derek was the other day….” “I will be fine. Charlotte says that she and Derek have been going out every day, and she is