CadenI had just hung up the phone after a frustrating conversation with Peru. We were finalizing details for getting me a surrogate —a temporary solution to my pack’s demands. The idea of it sat bitterly in my gut, and I wasn’t sure if it was the plan itself or the fact that it felt too much like settling. Finding Lila snooping outside my door was the least thing I expected. I kissed her again. I am beginning to get too familiar with her scent. She smiled like vanilla and lilies. That was how I knew she was outside my door. When I finally pulled back, breathless, I let my hands roam her sides, feeling the heat radiating off her skin. “But what exactly are your plans for the weekend, Lila?” I asked, my voice low and rough with desire.She smirked up at me, eyes glinting with mischief. “You’ll find out soon enough, Caden,” she teased, her fingers trailing dangerously close to my waistband. “It’s in two days after all.”I scoffed, but before I could respond, she kissed me again, and a
LilaThe moment Caden came into my mouth, I felt a surge of satisfaction. I had gotten him, made him lose control, and the way his body had trembled against mine was intoxicating. But now, I was paying the price. And I knew Caden too well, he wouldn’t make it easy for me.I could already feel my wetness pooling between my legs, desperate for him. But Caden, with that devilish smirk of his, chose to tease me instead. His erection, still hard and throbbing, was pressed right against my entrance, but he didn’t push in. He just hovered there, letting the anticipation build, and it was driving me insane.I whimpered, my hips pushing up toward him, begging for more. “Please, Caden… I need you,” I whispered, my voice thick with desire.He chuckled darkly, brushing a stray lock of hair from my face. “You don’t get to make that call, Lila,” he said, his voice low and commanding. “I do.”My heart raced as he pulled me closer, positioning my thighs over his shoulders. His eyes never left mine as
EthanThe weekend had arrived, and I couldn’t shake the anticipation coursing through me. All I wanted was to take Lila out, spend some time with her away from the constant watchful eyes of her protective brother. Ronan had always been like that; guarding her like she was a precious gem, which she was, but it made things harder for me. Still, I had managed to carve out time with her before, and this weekend, I planned to do the same. But there was something nagging at the back of my mind.I had just gotten off the phone with Reuben, my cousin. Well, distant relative to be exact. The guy was a complete spendthrift, always throwing these extravagant parties at his crib even though he never made a dime on his own. His girlfriend’s fortune kept him afloat, and Reuben lived like he was a king. But despite all of that, I couldn’t help but love him. He had that laid-back, fun personality that made everyone around him feel at ease. I had called him to check in about tonight’s party and to s
LilaThe bass echoed through the club, each beat vibrating through my chest as we finally arrived in the VIP area. Caden and I had left a little bit later than we expected to leave, because Ronan was somewhat insistent I stayed home for the weekend.“I know you need some fun, but you should sit this one out Lila." Ronan argued.“Let her be Honey," Joan had cut in. “She just wants to have a nice time and Caden will be there by the way." She added.Hell yeah, he fucking has to be there!As the thought ran through my mind, I tightened my grip around his arms as we moved through the quiet VIP entrance. I raised my head to look at him. He wore a guarded look, as if he belonged more in a dark forest than a neon-lit club. Caden fucking Walker!Hot, brooding, and completely out of his element. A smirk curved on my lips. Maybe tonight was going to be even better than I thought.When he finally turned his gaze to me, I met his stare head-on, lifting my head properly to him with a slow, teasi
CadenThe night air was thick with the scent of wildflowers and freshly cut grass, wrapping around us like a warm blanket. Above, stars twinkled against the velvety blackness, casting a soft glow over the open field, but my attention was entirely fixed on her—the only light I needed in this vast expanse. Lila stood before me, her dark eyes alive with a hunger that matched my own. I could see the way her lips parted slightly, her breath coming in shallow gasps as desire ignited a fire within us both. In that moment, I knew I’d give anything just to see her like this, radiant and wild, the essence of everything I craved.I took a step closer, narrowing the space between us. "Lila..." Her name fell from my lips like a confession, my voice barely a whisper in the stillness of the night. But before I could say more, she reached up, her fingers grazing along my jaw in a soft yet insistent, pulling me down toward her. The instant our lips met, a fierce heat ignited between us, a wildfire t
LilaThe cool night air brushed against my skin, a refreshing contrast to the heat still simmering between us. Lying beside me in the grass, Caden’s chest rose and fell in sync with mine, his warm body an anchor amidst the quiet night. I could feel his heartbeat, strong and steady beneath my hand, each beat reminding me of the intensity we’d just shared under the stars. His fingers traced the edge of my collarbone, igniting little sparks that traveled down my spine, each touch sending fresh waves of longing through me.I propped myself up on one elbow, my fingers gliding over his toned chest, tracing the light sheen of sweat glistening under the moonlight. His gaze, deep and intense, met mine, and a slow smile spread across his lips. "What are you thinking?" he asked, his voice low and rich, as if he already knew the answer.I smirked, letting my hand linger over the contours of his chest. “Think you can keep up, Mr. Walker?” I teased, raising an eyebrow as my fingers continued their
CadenI am dead meat if Ronan ever found out about this! “We should head back in now.” I whispered into Lila’s head resting silently on my chest. “Hmmm. We should.” She replied dreamily.I sighed and helped her to sit up. She was definitely tired and wasted, but I tried my best to dress her up, did the same to myself, then guided us back to the club house. The music hit us the moment we walked back into the club, a pulsing beat that matched the buzz still lingering from our moment out in the field. I held Lila’s hand, guiding her through the crowd as she swayed slightly, her steps unsteady, and her head leaning against my shoulder. Her lips were curved in a soft, dreamy smile that tugged at something deep in me. She was still tipsy, the way she leaned into me said it all. I chuckled, shifting her a bit closer as we navigated our way back inside.“Still with me, Lila?” I teased, squeezing her hand lightly.She blinked up at me, her eyes a bit glassy but her smile bright. “With you
EthanAs I stood by the door of the club, fiddling with my phone, I couldn’t shake the feeling of anticipation and unease that coursed through me. I had seen Caden’s car parked out front, the sleek black Cadillac unmistakable in the dim light. The last time I had seen it was when he had left the bistro with Lila, and that knowledge made my heart race a little faster. It was one thing to know they were together, but it was entirely different to see them in a place like this.I hadn’t planned on waiting for them, but curiosity got the better of me. I had tried to get into the VIP section earlier, but the bouncer had turned me away. I sighed, my breath mingling with the cold night air, and pulled out my phone to check for any messages. Maybe I could text Ronan and get a hint about what was happening. As I tapped the screen, I imagined the sight of Caden and Lila together, entangled together, dancing together, playing over shot glasses. Fuck! It was a sight that sent a jolt of something
Emily The moment Ethan and Caden stepped back into the room, I could feel the shift in the air. My heart stuttered for a second as I took in the sight of my husband, his expression softer but still lined with the weight of everything that had just happened. Caden, on the other hand, looked like a man who just put out a fire, calm and assured. He caught Lila’s eye and gave her a subtle nod, a silent message passing between them.Lila turned to me and smiled. “Emily, Caden and I need to grab some groceries. We’ll pick up the kids on our way back.”I knew exactly what she was doing. She was giving us privacy, a chance to talk. A warm appreciation swelled in my chest, and I nodded, smiling back at her. “Thank you.”She waved me off as she grabbed her purse, and with a final knowing glance, she and Caden stepped out of the house, leaving Ethan and me alone.The silence stretched between us, heavy and uncertain. Ethan shifted his weight, rubbing a hand over the back of his neck. I stayed
EthanI slammed my fists into the steering wheel, the sharp sting running up my arms doing little to curb the frustration boiling inside me. I shouldn’t have let my temper get the best of me. I shouldn’t have snapped at Emily. But goddamn it, everything is falling apart, and I feel like I’m drowning with no way to get my head above water.I wasn’t supposed to make mistakes. I was supposed to take care of her, protect her, build a future where she’d never have to worry. Instead, I got swindled like a fool.Reuben. That bastard. He’d played me like a puppet, and I had danced to his tune, convinced that the deal would put us ahead. My financial advisor had warned me.“Ethan, this is too risky,” He said, but I had been arrogant, thinking I could handle it. Reuben must have been laughing behind my back, knowing full well what he was doing. And now? Now I was standing in the ruins of that stupidity, watching everything I worked for crumble.I rear back and punch the dashboard again.
Emily I knew something was wrong with Ethan before he even opened his mouth. The way his shoulders tensed when he thought no one was looking, the dark circles under his eyes from sleepless nights he never spoke about, the way he ran his hand through his hair when he thought too hard about something these were the little signs that only someone who truly knew him could catch.And I knew him. Knew him well enough to understand that he was keeping a secret. A big one.Lila and I stepped back into the living room, balancing the glasses of pineapple juice in our hands. I handed Ethan his glass, offering a soft smile. “Here you go, love.”He accepted it without looking at me. “Thanks.”Lila, ever the smooth one, slid onto the couch beside Caden and passed him his drink, shooting me a quick glance, almost as if to ask, Are you ready for this?I wasn’t. But I had no choice.I cleared my throat. “Ethan.”He sipped his juice. “Yeah?”I hesitated for a moment, gathering my thoughts, and then
LilaThe mood in the living room had shifted. The tension was palpable, as though the walls themselves were closing in on us. Ethan was unusually quiet, staring into his drink as if it held the answers to questions he wasn’t ready to ask, let alone answer. Caden and I exchanged looks, but neither of us dared to speak up. It had been a while since we’d all been together, and I could sense the heaviness that hung in the air, especially around Ethan.But it wasn’t until I caught Emily’s face, suddenly drained of color, that I felt a shiver of unease. She had been laughing just a minute ago, her usual lighthearted self, but now she sat there, a shadow of herself, her eyes flickering nervously. She was hiding something. I knew her too well.I didn’t want to push her in front of everyone, but I also couldn’t let it slide. I stood up, my feet carrying me toward her. "Emily," I called gently, "You good?"She froze for a moment, then forced a smile that didn’t quite reach her eyes. "Yeah,
EmilyTen years had passed and for two weeks now the rain had not let up. It was as if the clouds themselves were mourning, drenching everything in their sorrow. The funeral was anything but ordinary. Reuben had taken his own life, leaving behind a legacy as dark as the storm above. Pack traditions dictated that the body should be cremated, the ashes scattered to allow the soul to roam free. But for me, it wasn’t so simple. I’d known Reuben, and although his narcissistic and manipulative lifestyle had led to us going our separate ways and ultimately his sentence to the prison, I could not deny that I had once loved him and that he was also Ethan’s relative. “Ethan,” I whispered, my voice barely audible over the howling winds, “Are you sure about this?”He didn’t answer immediately, his eyes fixed on the freshly dug grave. His jaw clenched, his brow furrowed. I could tell he was fighting with himself—struggling with a decision that felt so wrong but so necessary. Finally, he turne
Emily's POV Two years had passed since that life-changing day when everything seemed to fall into place. I stood at the kitchen counter, gazing out the window at the garden beyond. The sun was shining, a golden light spilling across the earth, painting everything in soft hues of warmth. The twins were playing outside, laughing as they chased each other around, their tiny feet kicking up little clouds of dust. Joan's son, almost two years old, was toddling along beside them, his innocent grin lighting up his entire face as he followed the twins’ every move. Lila’s baby, just a year old, was content in her arms, the tiny bundle snuggled against her chest, peacefully asleep.And then there was mine. My son. Our son. He had just turned one, and his bright eyes followed the others, his small hands reaching out to touch the world around him. I couldn’t help but smile as I watched him, my heart swelling with a love that felt boundless. He was the perfect combination of Ethan and me, with
Emily’s POVThe morning was crisp, the air just chilly enough to make me wish I had a scarf but not so cold that it drove me inside. I had grabbed my camera before heading out, planning on capturing the beauty of the city and the world around me for my blog. It wasn’t the most glamorous job, but I loved it—those quiet moments, the things most people overlooked, caught forever through the lens of my camera. I had started blogging as a way to reclaim some of my life after everything that had happened with Reuben, and over the past two months, it had been an escape. But now, it felt like something more—a way to share what I had found in the quiet spaces between moments, my own healing journey.I’d never been much of a morning person, but I had to admit, there was something beautiful about the way the world woke up. The soft golden hue of the rising sun filtering through the trees, the chirping of the birds, and the occasional rustle of leaves as a gentle breeze blew through the streets.
Ethan’s POVThe tension in the air was thick with the weight of what had just transpired. My wolf, still surging with adrenaline, felt like it was still in the thick of the fight, the echo of my claws scraping against Reuben’s skin. But the battle was over. Reuben had been captured, and now all that remained was to ensure that the twins were safe and that justice was done.I couldn’t help but glance over at the twins as I carried them, still unconscious but alive—thank the gods. The small bodies of the children felt impossibly light in my arms, but the fear gnawing at me wasn’t going away anytime soon. I could already imagine the damage done to them—mentally and physically. The kind of trauma they would have to overcome.As I moved through the woods, my thoughts kept drifting back to Emily. Her tear-streaked face haunted me. She’d been through too much—more than anyone should have to endure. I hated that Reuben had forced her to go through all this, but at least, for now, we had saved
Ethan’s POVThe forest was eerily quiet, the air thick with tension. My pulse pounded in my ears as I led the way through the thick trees. Every step felt heavier than the last, each footfall a reminder of what we were about to face. The twins were close. Too close. I could almost taste the fear in the air, the bitter tang of it sinking into my chest.The plan had been simple: get in, get them out, and deal with whatever came next. But there was no plan for what was about to happen. The forest was quiet now, too quiet, like the calm before a storm, and I could feel it deep in my bones.As we moved deeper, I could sense them—Reuben and his men—waiting. Their presence, looming in the shadows, thickened the air. The anger was palpable, like a storm cloud ready to burst. I didn’t know what to expect, but I knew one thing for sure: we were walking into a confrontation that could change everything.When we finally reached the clearing, there they were. Reuben stood at the edge of the trees,