Lila’s POV “I just got off the phone with my school and they excused me from my first classes tomorrow,” I said, walking back into Enzo’s office. Ethan and Jack stood in the middle of the office, both pacing back and forth with worrisome expressions. “What’s going on?” I asked, staring around
I wanted to run in too and help him. But the warriors stopped me closely. “We have orders to keep you out here, Miss Lila,” One of the warriors stated. I didn’t care; my main thought was to get to my mate. Val was growing anxious, and it was painful to listen to. We could feel all of Enzo’s emot
Enzo’s POV The hideout reeked of rogues; it made me nearly sick to my stomach. There were a lot of them, and they were attacking my men and me. I was dodging their attacks and even getting a few bites in myself. I was still bigger than most of them, but because there were so many of them, I coul
“You’ve done more than enough,” I assured her. “We got through the clearing. Release the barrier.” I felt the tension lessen and I knew the shield was no longer intact. I let out a breath of air. “I think I found something,” Ethan said through the mindlink, drawing all of our attention down a lo
Enzo’s POV My hearing was gone; all I could hear was a loud pitched sound and all I could see was smoke. I wasn’t even sure if I was breathing or not. My entire body had gone numb, and I was pretty sure I was pressed against the ground, covered in rubble from the rogue hideout. I lifted my head
It was going to wait until we returned home. … Lila’s POV I was so tired. Using that much power to keep Enzo and his warriors safe took so much out of me. When I saw the grenade being thrown into the building, a part of me died right then and there. It was an agonizing emotional pain knowing
Lila’s POV Excitement was coursing through me as Enzo lifted the shirt I had on over my head. The only thing I was wearing was that shirt. One of the warriors must have put it on me when I shifted back into my human form while we were in the rogue territory. The shirt was long enough to reach my
I swallowed every last drop of him, smiling. I was pleased with myself for having that effect on him. He quickly began to kiss me again, tasting himself on my tongue and moaning in the scent of our combined love. He scooped me into his arms and forced my body to straddle him as he kissed my neck,