Fiona He knocks again, for the third time, but all I can do is stare at the door. The only thing separating me and him is this slab of wood. “Fiona, could you open the door?” I rub at my burning eyes but don’t move. I didn’t sleep. Not a wink all night. I tossed and turned, Ethan’s words and t
Fiona I push the glass up, sliding it as quietly as I can while looking at the bedroom door from over my shoulder. If I’m caught, my work from the last twenty minutes will be for nothing. Like in the movies, I tied two bedsheets together, hoping they’ll help me bridge the gap between my window and
Is he the sweet man who comforted and cared for me when I needed someone? His touch was gentle, but his eyes were full of fire as he looked me over. “Are you okay?” Ethan asked, running his hands over me to check for injuries. “Fuck. I’m so sorry, Fiona. I didn’t know she would… I should’ve pai
Jack “I don’t. You don’t get to take my life from me. Not anymore.” “You’re making a big mistake,” I tell Fiona, narrowing my eyes on her. She should’ve stayed in her shell because bravery isn’t her strong suit. “No,” she snaps. “My mistake was trusting you.” The venom in her voice is unexpe
“If the labs can prove that you didn’t sign this document, I will contact the company and have them transfer your money back to you.” “Thank you, Mr. Adair. I’ve got to get going, but could you call me as soon as they make a decision?” “Of course, Mrs—” “Just call me Fiona please,” she says, a
Ethan “How is the purchase of the building going?” I ask, looking through the apartment complex property paperwork. I flip to the last page and read through the realtor’s notes. One building. Three stories. Thirty-five complexes. Ten one-bedroom apartments at 950 square feet each. Twenty
“Make the bid and process the payment with the realtor,” I announce before turning and leaving. I don’t give any reason or dismiss them; I just head out. They can finish whatever needs to be done with the complex. Once I make it to my car, I speed out of the parking lot and turn in the direction o
Fiona An agonizing gnawing pain claws at my chest, creating a chasm that fills steals the air from my lungs and makes my head spin. My legs wobble beneath me again before finally giving out and sending me to the floor. Had I made the right choice? The pain in my chest tells me no, but my head,
“You will not fail the challenges if you want to—”“Silence!” The command rings loud and clear with the Alpha command, making everyone in the room freeze and stopping my father in the middle of his rant. Lately, he’s been pushing the limits a little too much.With the anger and pain already piercing
EthanStepping foot onto my land and then into my pack house this time is different. The usual zing of anticipation is dulled, almost as if it has become numb after Fiona left. It doesn’t matter that she’s never been here or that she’s never fully been part of my pack.There’s something missing now.
Not that I want it to. I don’t want anything to do with Ethan anymore, not after what he’s done. This time, Ethan crossed a line so far that he can’t even see it anymore. That rotten, no-good, lying little—He could be seriously injured or even killed. Ryan’s words suddenly pop into my mind, and I f
FionaI run.Nothing is more important right now than getting to Isla’s car. My feet pound against the driveway as I lock my sights on Isla’s car just beyond the gate. There’s nothing else. It all fades away, leaving me and the gate and the car.I don’t look back, not at the house and not at him. I
EthanMy face stings, and everything disappears except for my mate.The mate I haven’t seen in almost three days since she locked herself in her room. The mate who yelled at me to leave her alone a minute ago.My mate who is screaming at me.“You have no right to keep me locked up here, Ethan!” She
FionaMy stomach lurches, and I collapse over the toilet, emptying the contents of my stomach. I heave and cough to expel the burning feeling from my throat, and when there’s nothing left, I slide back to the floor and lean against the wall.My entire body aches and feels hot as I close my eyes, but
EthanI fucked up.“You did. Now she’s going to keep ignoring us,” Zev growls, pacing in my mind. He wants out, wants to go to our mate, but the door between us may as well be a canyon. The cold shoulder she gave me even after I told her about Angela was more than icy. It was almost emotionless.So,
Turning on my heel, I march toward the stairs, ignoring his calls and making my way down to the kitchen. I leave him behind to stew on my words, and when I get to the kitchen, I find the staff in full swing.“Breakfast is ready if you would like to sit at the dining table, Ms. Fiona,” a young woman
I hate that it’s so easy for him to control me.I hate that I can’t fight back.I hate it.“Please let me go,” I beg. Maybe if I beg hard enough, he’ll feel bad and let me go. He doesn’t stop, though. I wiggle and try to get out of his hold, my irritation pooling within me, as he continues to march