I don’t want to interrupt him, so I take Isla by the arm and drag her to the bar. “Is it always that heated between you two?” “Well, it’s been a bit more heated since he came back from his trip,” I admit, stepping up to the bar. “What can I get for you two lovely ladies?” The bar tender asks,
Fiona Staying far enough behind that I don’t get caught, I follow Jessica and Angela down the hallway, ducking behind a door when one of them turns around. I can’t hear their whispers, but with the way they glance over their shoulders, they’re up to something. They finally walk into the bathroom
The hallway is silent with no signs of partygoers when I poke my head out. The hallway lights are dim, but no one is around, so I slip out and make my way back to the ballroom. Jack’s voice filters loudly through the building, and I realize he’s already making his speech. His words are muffled unt
Fiona He’s following me. Without looking behind me, I can tell Ethan is close behind. His heavy, warm presence is unmistakable and comforting. Honestly, it gives me the strength to keep going. However, as soon as I step out of the ballroom, a large hand circles the back of my arm, pulling me g
Ethan looks up from his meal, an eyebrow raised. Taking a steady breath, I look him directly in the eyes. His intense gaze makes me pause, but I don’t let it fully stop me as I say, “I wanted to tell you that, no matter what happens between me and Jack, I won’t use you to retaliate against him aga
Fiona Pulling on my black sleeves, I make sure they cover my arms fully, not that it truly matters. It’s pitch-black outside, so even if I weren’t covered “You ready?” Isla asks, glancing at me from the driver’s seat. Like me, she’s dressed entirely in black because she said we needed to be like
“Where should we start?” Isla asks while spinning in a slow circle. “Jessica said there was a hidden safe, so maybe start with the art and the shelves? Isn’t that where secret safes are usually hidden?” I ask, glancing at her. I know this isn’t a movie, but it feels like a scene taken straight fro
Fiona “Did you find anything?” Isla asks as I pick at my cuticles. “No, and I’m about to go crazy,” I tell her, looking through another set of papers I brought from home. “Did the lawyer say what kind of paperwork you needed to find? Does it have to be physically official, or could it be somet
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