FionaEthan slides his arms under my legs and shoulders, lifting me into his arms and making me gasp. For a second, I thought he was going to deny me, but when he turns, closes the door, and begins walking to his car, I realize he’s taking me home with him instead of staying with me.“I don’t have a
Shaking the thoughts away, I dip the applicator into the medicine.“Let me apply it for you,” Ethan says, and then he lowers himself and kneels before me. I go still, taking in a quick breath when his hand circles my ankle and slowly slides up my calf. Tingles zip through my body and settle in my co
FionaWith my stomach growling, I wrap a large sweater around myself and exit my room. I don’t want to bother anyone since they’re probably busy, so I quietly pad to the kitchen to find something for breakfast.I wander around, not knowing where I’m going, until I pass a door and hear a woman shriek
Fiona “You’ll what?” I ask as Ethan stands to leave the table. “I’ll have your desk moved right next to mine,” he repeats. I stare at this man. What is going through his mind? Like he hadn’t just said we’d be together every day, Ethan slides his phone into his pocket and walks away. Is he seri
Sighing, I lean my forehead on the window. The cool glass offers a bit of respite, so I close my eyes and try to relax like Ryan said. It doesn’t work, but I do get a bit of time to clear my head before we pull into my father’s driveway. Steeling myself with confidence, I get out of the car, ask
Fiona I watch Jessica reel back in shock and horror, stumbling as she listens to the person on the phone. Bankruptcy. “What do you mean? How did it go under? The project was supposed to—hello? Hello?” She screeches in fury, throwing her phone onto the couch near us. The project must be the XX
“Okay, I’ll see you soon.” Ethan I end the call without responding and set my phone on my desk. The excitement that had eaten at me all day put me behind in my schedule. I wanted to see her. All day my focus kept shifting to Fiona. I wanted to call her and move the dinner earlier, but she’d
Fiona After helping me buy a load of groceries, Ryan begins the drive and, on our way, we pass a flower shop. The bright colors draw my attention and my longing. I’ve always loved flowers. Mom used to keep flowers in the house when I was younger, and they always made my day when I saw them. Jack
There’s nothing good about having two men, who you thought loved you, betray you.“I’ve apologized, and I’ll apologize a million more times if it stops you from hating me, Fiona. I don’t want to keep you at a distance anymore,” he all but pleads. The serious tone claws at my insides, and I wish I co
Fiona I stare at Ethan, trying to process what he’d just said.“Playing it safe? What about our relationship has ever been safe, Ethan?” He opens his mouth to answer, but I raise a hand to stop him. “You know what, no. That’s not fair. I’m just a human and can’t understand everything going on in yo
FionaDid he just say that?After all the back and forth, getting close to me then going away, and the relationship struggles we’ve had, he goes and tells a bunch of reporters that we’re dating.AND that I’m the only woman he wants to be with?I shake my head and let hit fall back against the door w
Ethan“You’re going too slow,” Zev growls, his claws digging into my mind. “Should have run.” “And let everyone between the airport and her house see us? I don’t think so,” I tell him, shaking my head. He’s been chattering and urging me to go faster since we touched down and got off the plane. His
FionaIce cream solves everything… or at least that’s what I tell myself as I peek out of my bedroom door. I look left and right, and smile when there’s no sign of Isla.My craving for chocolatey goodness pushes me to tiptoe down the hallway, careful to stay quiet. I don’t want to bother Isla becaus
Fiona“Ethan is coming back,” Ryan announces, crouching beside me as I sit at my desk. I try not to look at him and try not to feel relieved. Why should I feel relieved? It’s not like Ethan will do anything. He hasn’t so far, so why start now?I would love for Ethan to come back, take charge, and pu
The sun sinks closer to the horizon, and an unfamiliar howl sounds somewhere behind me. The great water is nowhere near our land, I realize as I look at it. There’s a good two-hundred miles between Silverclaw Pack lands and the ocean, but I can’t find it in myself to care that I’m on unfamiliar land
ZevI push forward, not believing what Ethan just read and force myself to focus on the words.Fiona: I can’t keep doing this. I thought our time together meant something to you, but I was wrong. I fell for the stories and the promises. The idea of perfect matches was too much to pass up, but now I’
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