Grace Charles checked in every day he was gone, but it was never as long or as in-depth as I wanted. It was just enough to ask if we needed anything, say goodnight to Cecil, and stay on top of any issues popping up with Wolfe Medical and the pack. Then, the day of the first day of the Festival w
Then, she went quiet and still. I noticed the glimmer of unshed tears in her eyes, her lower lip quivering slightly. I knelt down beside her, my concern deepening. "Cecil, sweetie, what's the matter?" I asked gently, placing a hand on her shoulder. She sniffled and looked up at me, her eyes fill
Grace The coverage of the Winter Moon Festival had done more for my image among the pack than I had imagined. I don’t know who Eason talked to among the journalists who had covered the event, but I was a little nervous that Charles might actually try to poach him from the pack. Maybe I should just
His eyes widened. “What?” “I had no idea you were even alive with everything that happened,” she shook her head. “Your father was pretty clear that I should leave if anything were to happen to either of you. It was ultimately safer for me to be in the States, clearly with all the attacks, but I ho
Charles A blizzard had come to Mooncrest. It couldn’t have come at a better time. I glanced over at the little cookie trophy Cecil, and I had won. Usually, it would make me smile, but it wasn’t doing the usual work of lifting my mood. I was pissed. Margaret seemed sure that I had nothing to worr
“High-strung,” I said. “He’s…” I glanced at him. “He’s in need of someone who doesn’t give a damn about who he is.” My phone started to ring in my office. I hummed. “Hold that thought.” I headed back to my office and grabbed my phone. "Charles Blackwood speaking," I said, my tone steady. T
Grace The sun was slowly sinking on the horizon, casting a warm and soothing glow across the room. I stood by the window, watching as the golden rays painted the world outside with shades of orange and pink. A sense of calm washed over me. The Festival was officially over. The days since then ha
He met my gaze, but I couldn’t read what he was feeling. The wall was there, and it was setting me more on edge by the second. "Grace, I..." "I just want you to know that you can be honest with me. We've become close, and whatever it is, I believe we can work through it." Charles took a deep b