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
Grace I heard Charles coming up behind me, but I didn't turn back. I was excited. My stomach was full and light. When I reached the door, I opened it only to be swept off my feet and lifted. I wrapped my legs around his waist as we kissed, and he kicked the door closed, carrying the basket in one
I winced, trying not to think of my married sex life. "Take your time, Grace. Torture me if you want. Explore. Taste. Savor. I'm a willing victim, and I want you to feel safe exploring whatever it is you want. Consider it... a sexual awakening." I frowned. "I'm thirty years old, Charles. I don't
Grace I opened my eyes what seemed like hours later, alone, and frowned, sitting up just as Charles came back into the room, naked, half hard, with two cups and a pitcher. He smiled and crossed the room before offering me a cup full of water. I set the cup aside and pulled him down to sit beside
"Is sixteen for witches," he said. "It's what seventeen for werewolves?" My face heated. "Well, yes, but they just walked in and, well--" "Culture shock," Charles nodded. "Werewolf culture is a lot like human culture: repressed as hell. I can only imagine how many times you heard the abstinence
Grace As we reached the front of the cottage, I noticed the sleek black car in front. Gregory waved from within it. "Are we... heading back tonight?" "Yes. After dinner," Charles said. "We should get back early in the morning." I sighed and nodded. "I guess it couldn't last forever." We wa
I huffed. "They're unnaturally good." "Magical food tends to be when you need it and have never had it before." The chill in the air nipped at my cheeks, and I wrapped my blanket more tightly around me. He hummed with a soft, easy smile on his face. The smell of the cooking steaks was heavenly
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