Soon, I’m standing before the suite and pulling the keycard out. Before I can stop myself, I swipe the card and enter the room. Nerves eat at me as I walk through the entrance, wondering if we’ll be sleeping together immediately.He had seemed insistent when he gave me the key.“Make sure the papers
FionaJust as fast as he knocked the breath out of me, my senses come back. Does he seriously think I’ll just give in and throw myself at him?“Even facing a broken marriage, I have my dignity,” I snap at Ethan, pulling away from his touch. I can’t make a decision with him touching me. His touch mes
EthanI swallow the sigh that tries to escape as I look down at Fiona. Why did I choose her? Because I have a horny wolf telling me she’s the one.“Why don’t you tell her she’s your mate?” My wolf asks, intently watching Fiona.“Once I tell her, Fiona will have control over me, and I’ll be forced to
Fiona“Can you help me get my inheritance back?” I ask, testing his word. He said he doesn’t make unfair deals, which implies he’ll help me.“I’ve arranged for a lawyer to meet with you tonight,” he tells me. Surprised, I look up at him. When had he done that? Was it before I came to the room or had
He must’ve gotten our information from Ethan beforehand, which will make this a bit easier since we don’t have to start from scratch.“I’ve found that you have a five-million-dollar inheritance, an older house that she was gifted by her parents, and a small house she retained from a charity auction,
Fiona“You have no right to tell me which woman I can choose,” Ethan growls, the anger in his voice making me shiver.His secretary wipes at her tears. She had to know this was coming. There are so many women around Ethan. I mean, he’s momentarily interested in me, but she should remember he’s a bil
We were happy at one point, I thought, but seeing Jack so heated makes me wonder. Was our happy life ever real?“Step back, Jack,” my father warns as I stand at his side. The protective tone makes my heart squeeze when I remember how much time he used to spend with me and my mother. We were a happy
FionaShock rockets through me as Ethan lifts my stepmother into the air with a growl. He moves between us and drops her, sending her to the ground in a crumpled heap.“I don’t hurt women,” Ethan says, “But if I see you harming Fiona again, I may not be so polite again.”The threat sits heavy in the
It would be nice if their concern came from a place of worry, but the fact that it comes from a place of ignorance and bigotry just makes me angry.“Why do they not understand?” My wolf asks with a growl. “You would think that two mated Lycans would understand the desire to be with their mate.”I in
Ethan “YOU DID WHAT?!” My father roars as my mother stares wide-eyed at me. Her jaw drops open, small gasping sounds escaping, but she says nothing. Too shocked, I guess.“You let a human be the reason you were disqualified?” My brother’s bored tone says from behind me, and I turn, glaring at him.
Ryan rushes forward, shoves Angela aside, and crouches in front of me. His eyes land on my neck then on my wrist where Angela had been squeezing me. An angry rumble vibrates from Ryan’s body, and I briefly have the thought that it should be Ethan here keeping me safe, not his friend.Not that I’m up
Fiona“What is it this t—”Angela storms out of Ethan’s office, grabs me by the shoulders, and shoves me back. My back slams into the filing cabinet as I fall backwards, sending a wave of sharp, hot pain through my body. I gasp, taking deep breaths to try to chase away the ache while staring up at A
FionaDing. Ding. Ding. Ring. Ring. Ring. Ding.I tug on my hair, nearly screaming as my phone continues to alert me to new messages. It dings and dings and dings until I finally snatch it up from the little table, peek at the screen, and then shut it off when I don’t see Ethan’s name.It seems l
Fiona“No,” I say when I realize Ryan has turned the car in the direction of Ethan’s house. “Can you take me to Isla’s house? I… I don’t think I could stay in his house right now.”Ryan glances at me but doesn’t argue. Instead, he turns at the next light and heads in the direction of Isla’s house. O
EthanAnger boils my blood, and no matter how I try to tamp it down, it pushes on, climbing up my throat with an uncomfortable heat.If they won’t listen, or change their minds, I’ll do this my own way.“As Elders and Council, you should be open to assisting and guiding the younger generation,” I an
“I apologize for intruding, but you should have sent for me to join the deliberations. That was a fault on your part, Council Member Thaen,” I tell him, pinning my eyes on his without regret. I should have at least been informed of an official hearing, especially since it was directly about me.“Alp
Ethan“Run it again,” I order, “Raen, you’re slipping on your right. Wendel, plant your feet to gain a stronger balance and use your core. Pratch, use your full strength because your enemy won’t hold back.”“Alpha, why do we need to practice fighting in our human forms? Wouldn’t we fight in Lycan wo