My lips twitched. "Tell me that… after I get through this call." He chuckled. "I think I'll have something different to say to you then." After I got off the phone with Charles, I took a deep breath and went through the Inter-Pack Registry to search for the Duncan alpha's line. I dialed the numb
Grace I headed home later than I expected between typing up some loose ends with Wolfe Medical and staying a little longer to get a few assignments for classes done. As I entered the house, I was greeted with the warm family quiet of home. Then, I felt the tug of the compulsion. Esme's magical c
"Really?" I asked. "I would have thought girls weren't allowed to play those kinds of games." He chuckled. "Werewolves might care about the gender of their warriors, but lycans don't." I thought back. "I guess… that's why mom was so supportive of me joining the fencing team." I sighed again. "
Charles "Gabriel is a good choice," I said, nodding, grinning at her. "Seems like you comprehended more than you're giving yourself credit for." She lifted her head proudly. It made me think of Cecil when she managed to get something right. I couldn't help but lean over and plant a kiss on her c
She bit her lip. I could see her trying to figure out what to say. It was obvious she was nervous, and I couldn't blame her. She'd never been around vampires before. She'd only just left the States with me, and that had been tame by all counts. "It's alright if you're not ready to answer or go. I
Grace The winter morning twinkled outside my office window. Gabriel answered the phone, sounding more awake than I had expected, warm and oddly cheery. "You're a morning person, aren't you?" "I haven't slept," Gabriel chuckled. "I'm on my third cup of coffee, actually. If you're calling about
I frowned and drafted an email to the pack lawyer. I didn't let myself hope that none of that was true, but if it wasn't, maybe this guilt would ease a little more. For now, I needed to focus. I needed an ally outside of the States, besides Charles, that couldn't be questioned and that I could for
Grace "Hey, you," My heart leaped, and I practically melted into my seat. Charles' deep voice washed over me, easing a tension I hadn't realized was there. "Sorry for cutting out so early this morning, but you looked like you needed the extra sleep." "Hey..." I shook my head. "I did... Apparentl