**Evelina’s POV**When this size zero woman with her double DDs spilling out of a Versace designer dress hurled herself at Gabe, I’d thought she was a friend. But when she planted her inflated pouty lips on my mate, I saw red. An inferno of jealousy ignited within me, ugly thoughts swirling like bla
**Evelina's POV**“I wonder… if you had a stepbrother, would you greet him by shoving your tongue down his throat?” I queried bluntly, turning to stare at Gabe with my hands on my hips.The bas.tard had the balls to shake his head in exasperation.“There was no tongue involved. Kirsty is just…affect
**Evelina’s POV**Vincent met us at the waterfront restaurant our meeting was supposed to take place. Apparently, Alpha Lorenzo was already there and being a pain.“He keeps asking what’s in it for him,” Vincent explained darkly, rubbing the back of his neck uncomfortably whilst he led Gabriel and I
“Must you always want something here and now? Is power really that important?” I queried briskly, my hand going idly to my wineglass. I pretended to glance out at the breathtaking view of the ocean before looking back at Alpha Lorenzo.“You underestimate the allure of power,” he smirked. “I’m just t
I could see the anger and resentment in Alpha Lorenzo’s eyes, but there was also a glint of something else – respect.Nico leaned back in his chair, a smirk curling on his lips.“Perhaps we can find other ways to make an alliance that benefits us all? Afterall, we each have something the other doesn
**Gabe’s POV**My eyes narrowed on Vincent hugging the tiny woman to him as the woman in question struggled to get out of his grasp.I did not like when unexpected events occurred, even if they were to my advantage. For one, now Vincent would want to take this woman back to our pack. That didn’t sit
There was a reason I was Kirsty’s guardian. As one of the most formidable Dons in Spain, there were many people out to get me. By extension, they targeted my family. Kirsty was watched 24/7 by my men. Similar to how I’d had Evelina watched. However, Kirsty was guarded out of an obligation. Because s
My expectation from the getgo was for people to underestimate her because she was human. I’d expected to be the one to stick up for her where required. But it seemed my mate made an impression on even the strongest of alphas. Nico wasn’t just any normal alpha. He was a sun wolf. His entire pack cons
“Perhaps you’re right,” I murmured, turning to look at the glowing pillars. “It looks like the inscription of the riddle is changing again,” I muttered, squinting to look up at it. "Fire and water, two halves of a whole," Evelina read aloud, her voice tinged with awe. "In balance they stand, united
“Alright,” I said, my voice steadying as I forced myself to focus. “It’s made of shadows, right? Maybe light can weaken it.” “Fire!” Evelina exclaimed, her palms lighting up as she spoke. I nodded, a plan forming in my mind. "I'll distract it while you blast it with fire. Let's do this." With a n
And then, just as suddenly as it had begun, the rumbling sound faded and the earth beneath our feet ceased to shake. We sat on the ground in stunned silence and I blinked rapidly, realizing that the dials had been reset and we would have to start from the beginning. I looked over at Evelina, her ex
**Gabe’s POV**I gazed at the pillars, feeling a sense of reverence wash over me. They stood tall and imposing, made of dark gray stone and covered in intricate carvings that seemed to tell a story of their own. I felt a strange pull towards them, as if they held some kind of ancient power. At the
“Your turn!” I called. “This is going to be easy for you, mi vida.” I knew the missing planks were there—places I’d nearly stepped into myself. “You already saw—” but I stopped speaking when I saw the mist begin to swirl furiously in front of my very eyes, covering the entire bridge in a shroud of d
**Gabe’s POV** I stood at the edge of the ancient bridge, dark mists around us, as my heart pounded against my ribcage. I looked down into the thick mist swirling around the chasm below. There was nothing but darkness under the bridge. The bridge stretched out in front of us, its wooden planks worn
"Here lay the knights of the Order, tasked with protecting the Sacred Flame," Sister Agnes explained. I stared at the tombs, realizing that there was much more to the story of the Sacred Flame than was told in the book. We were missing a key piece of information. Why would the Sacred Flame need pr
**Evelina's POV** Standing before us was Sister Agnes, a smile on her face. She did not seem at all threatened by or afraid of Gabe. “I knew you would come! I knew I would see you again!” she crowed excitedly, taking a step forward. Gabe let out another vicious snarl. I looked at Sister Agnes a
I took a step back arching a brow. “Tell me why we’re here, “ I insisted. Gabe sighed, before looking at me with resignation. “We’re here to find the witch of Avalon and obtain the Sacred Flame,” he relented, making the pit of my stomacch drop. Could I, a witch that held a part of Lilith inside