Charles Amira winced, standing awkwardly in the doorway as I could see Grace starting to zone out. I wrapped my arms around Grace, pulling her close as the weight of the challenge's acceptance settled upon her. Her shoulders trembled, and I could feel her uneven breaths. "Breathe, Grace," I whis
I dialed Eason's number as we crossed Mooncrest's border. The ringing sound seemed to stretch on forever, punctuating the intensity of the moment. As soon as he picked up, I spoke, my voice hushed so as not to disturb Grace's much-needed rest. "It's done. We just crossed the border, and she isn't
Grace I woke up in a bed, and it wasn't any bed that I recognized. The scent of the room was different. It was like being wrapped in the warm, woody embrace of a forest. I smelled pine and fresh, cold earth. I groggily sat up, cocooned in a soft, heavy blanket that seemed to weigh me down in the m
He snicked, stumbling back. His whole body was shaking. The air was filled with his laughter, and it made me feel embarrassed and a little uneducated. "Is that what werewolves think of us?" He snickered. "We shift and work out all of our... animal urges in our shifted forms?" I bit my lip. "Ther
Grace Charles smiled and pulled me close. He tugged the zipper of my dress down quickly and peeled it down my shoulders. He groaned. "Fuck, yes." I shivered, unsure if it was from the cold or if it was desire. He unhooked my bra and then settled me on the couch beneath the large blanket. "I fe
He chuckled, dark and low. "You're playing with fire, darling, but okay." I bit my lip, hopeful as I lifted my head. Our lips brushed before he pressed his mouth more firmly to mind. Then, he slid his hand up my belly until he took hold of my breast. The callouses on his thumbs sent a shiver throu
Charles Grace was going to be the death of me. The heat beneath the fur was almost stifling now, but it was nothing compared to the way everything in me was burning for her. Just getting her off like a horny teenager was making it hard to think, hard to focus. What's worse is that I knew I could
"Damn it!" I turned to look at Audrey as she approached. "I really thought I was going to win when Seraphina said you'd come up here with a woman." I laughed. "When are you going to learn not to bet against your mother? Come here." I enveloped her in my arms, and she squeezed back. "Welcome ba
I nodded. "Don't let me trip." "I'll do my best." With a shared laugh, we headed out the door. Esme was there at the door, hanging back. Gracian stepped away from me and linked arms with her. "We'll see you soon." I nodded and watched them go. We stood in the foyer of the building. From wh
Grace A month later... After the attack, the remaining members retreated into the cabinet to figure out what to do. After all, the other half and the president had been killed in the attack because they attacked Mooncrest. Luckily, Astarte had simply fixed everything, and aside from the aches an
Fire spilled over the doors as we fought our way down the stairs. Something swiped my cheek, but I didn't heed it. We stumbled over the bodies and slipped in the blood. I tried not to think about how many people I'd killed. I didn't want to think about it. "Back up is coming, but we need time, "
Grace I heard dying screams as I ran. The sound of battle echoed down the hallway. I found Astarte holding a group of attackers off at the door of the other stairs. "There was no way off." Astarte snarled. "Your mother's office! Lock the door." "What about--" "Go!" I bit my lip and ran
"A good PR move comes with a splash of fun." Astarted nodded forward. "I believe you should get to your command room, yes?" I nodded and headed upstairs to my father's office, adrenaline pumping through my veins. An attack, contained or not, was a serious threat. The city needed to be locked dow
Grace As we boarded the crowded bus, a knot of unease tightened in my gut. Astarte made a show of being intrigued. She smiled for every photo and seemed genuinely delighted, all the while, she explained her plan. I promised to help you. PR is important. Having me here will get you attention beyo
"Thanks." "Really well," Xavier said, setting his laptop on the table. On one side was a report on my interview, a headline streamed across the bottom. "Alpha Wolfe: A Beacon of Hope in Dark Times." Below it, a graph charted a dramatic rise in public approval for both myself and Wolfe Medica
Grace A nervous flutter danced in my stomach as I smoothed out the wrinkles on my blazer. I'd rather be orienting all the students, including the bright-eyed Westridge students, but Xavier and Amira swore up and down that this was for the best. Charles leaned into my office and grinned. "Nervous
I set my phone down and scoffed. When had my alma mater allowed so many idiots since I'd been an undergrad? Their loss. The lycans, humans, and witches had no problem. Seraphina, Margaret and I met everyone who had signed on in the conference room at City Hall. The excitement was palpable as the n