MirandaMy heart pounds in my chest, its beats ringing in my ears. Sebastian’s eyes burn into me, making me feel incredibly small in the chair before him. The tips of my ears burn and it feels like there’s barbed wire around my throat, slowly tightening, stopping the air from reaching my lungs.He r
Say something! Don’t stand there like an idiot, Miranda! Do something!Sebastian’s gaze leaves mine. I can feel my body cool down, although it’s not enough to bring me relief from the burning sensation that pokes and prods into my skin.“What is it?” His growl booms across the large dining room. I s
SebastianMiranda was right. Moonlit Labs was not founded by the head Alpha of the Silvertail pack. He lied to me and had his wife and daughter join in on his cold deception.Anger bubbles inside of me. My fists clench on my desktop, messing up the old newspaper articles that my Beta brought me from
Miranda“How are you doing with the dropper formula?” Jessica asks from behind me. I sigh and swivel around. I smile as best I can but it probably comes out more as a grimace than anything else. She laughs. “That bad, huh?”“It doesn’t want to work with me today!” I groan. “I honestly give up! If it
Miranda“Sebastian,” I breathe out, unable to get any other word out of my mouth. His eyes burn into mine. Being alone with him feels like a death sentence for my future actions.Sebastian licks his lips and leans down. His face hovers over mine. I have to fight the urge to lean forward, to close th
I push through the heavy doors, walking through the small room where his Beta waits for me. I stare at him, the baffled expression still on my face.“Here are the papers that Moonlit Labs has provided to us alongside a few samples. Don’t burn through them, though, they have refused to give us more.”
SebastianI lean against my car door in the school’s parking lot. Parents, mainly mothers, pass me by, glancing in my direction before they find their usual spot in the school’s front yard.I tilt my head down, looking over the brim of my sunglasses. Scanning the schoolyard., there is no sign of Mir
Noah looks up with wide eyes. His mouth opens but nothing comes out. He looks away, staring at the playground. Ella and Evan run by, waving at Noah to join them. The corners of my lips tug up. I pat Noah on the back.“You should go join them.” As soon as my words reach his ears, he runs off, leaving
“Did we just get our asses kicked by six-year-olds?” I lean over and whisper into Anna’s ear. She nods. We turn to the triplets and applaud them. Ella giggles while Evan and Noah dig into their bags. “Good job you three! You all have mighty talent!”“A talent show!” Ella suddenly yells. She stands o
MirandaThe car ride home from school was filled with maniacal giggles and complaints that I passed by a restaurant they wanted to eat at. Noah, Ella, and Evan’s whines mixed into one big cry, making me u-turn at the next light.How have I become so soft around them? I swear, their father rubs off o
The area surrounding his lips is a bright red color. Was he burned? Did my men save him from a cyanide tablet he was given by his king? Fate can be so cruel yet so deserving.“Who are you?” I use my Alpha voice to command him to speak. All he does is tilt his head back and laugh. The hairs on my arm
SebastianDuring the drive to the Gamma camp, rain clouds form overhead. Droplets sprinkle the moving world around us before falling into a heavy downpour. The outside world drowns while we remain dry inside the car.The asphalt roads evolve into dirt roads, which turn into a muddy mess beneath the
SebastianConcern flashes across Miranda’s face, consuming her anger and replacing it with dread. Her hands tremble and I have to fight the urge to reach out and soothe her.If I didn’t have to constantly worry about my image as the Alpha King and leader of the country, I would have swept her into m
The paper crumbles under my balled fists, threatening to rip from any more pressure.I storm out of the lab and rush up the nearby staircase, not wanting to wait for the elevator and find myself on Sebastian’s floor. I march past his Beta and other employees of his, kicking open the door, and waving
MirandaSebastian’s face lingers in my mind, providing me with both a sense of comfort and anticipation.Our time together last night was sweet yet short-lived. I want more. I crave more from the Alpha King. Simply seeing each other in passing, and even sharing a meal, has left me hungry to see him
“Shut up,” I chuckle and guide her out the door. The keys jingle in my hands and I lock the lab up behind me, sending Jessica down the hallway and to the elevator that leads to the parking garage.I turn in the opposite direction, heading to the elevator that leads up to Sebastian’s office. Stepping
MirandaSebastian’s name displays across my phone screen. My heart skips a beat when I read it, my cheeks warming. I sit up from the lounge chair. Jessica chuckles, sipping her drink from beside me.“Answer it already,” Jessica nudges her elbow into my side. I laugh and give her a gentle push, rolli