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
Charles hummed. "I had never considered that there might be more to charge Devin with, but I'll look into the Lycan Clan records since you're waiting on the pack lawyer." My stomach did a nervous flip. "Why?" "He wasn't born in the States. It's tradition, more or less, to set one up where the ch
Grace "Eason?" Esme said, her eyes widened. "You..." "Sorry to interrupt the tenants of law, but this is too good," Eason said, his eyes sparkling with an almost manic gleam. Just behind him, his laptop floated in. Esme's eyes were as wide as saucers as it floated onto the table. The screen was
He started pacing, rattling off everything; as he spoke, the laptop's screen brought up other documents like a presentation, yet it wasn't. Esme's look of surprise hadn't disappeared as she continued to watch Eason pace back and forth. His steps barely whispered on the floor like he was still floati
Charles As I hung up, the car slowed to a stop. My mind raced. There was no way that Astarte was supplying Sean with elixir, even if she was carrying out a great deal of the ritual used to create them, so it had to be the other Alpha Shadow. However, there was a good chance that they weren't a w
"My father said you were a fair man. I don't think violating our treaty was ever something he thought you were capable of. " "How bold of you to accuse me of a violation when it is you and your kind who have fallen from grace. I wonder what your father would think of you if he were here." I snar
Charles I could kill him. I could strangle him for getting caught up in all this, though I knew he was too smart for this stupid ploy. The anger and disappointment warred in me, but it didn't burn hot or violent the way I expected. Ryon was even younger than Devin, less sheltered, more battered, a
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