“I’d like to say she’s okay, but she’s not. She didn’t quit, but I stayed in your office to keep an eye on her,” he says with a sigh. Mental images of Fiona crying at her desk, laying her head down, and working slowly with a faraway look in her eyes assault my brain. The image of her tears makes my
Fiona “I’m here for you,” he answers, but I step back, making his hand drop from my face. “Here for me?” I push down the hope that foolishly rises inside me. He wasn’t supposed to be back until tomorrow, but he’s here now. Ethan nods, his eyes roam from the top of my head down my body in a s
“Hi, wolfy,” I whisper, waving my fingers in a small gesture. Ethan groans and shakes his head, his eyes returning to their normal green. He chuckles and looks over at me, saying, “Don’t tempt him. He wants to come out and see you just as much as I wanted to see you when I got back tonight.” “An
Fiona “Thank you. I… we should’ve talked about this weeks ago,” I mutter, dropping my head forward to rest on our combined hands. “You’re right. I promise I’ll let you know about anything happening from here on out. We’ll work through problems together,” Ethan tells me. “Now, come with me.” Su
“Well, he wasn’t as handsome as you,” I coo, nuzzling his nose with mine. He freezes momentarily before rubbing against my neck and cheeks, his soft fur tickling my exposed skin. The rumble coming from Ethan’s wolf turns into a purring sound when I slide my hands down behind his ears. I smile. Who
Zev With a growl, I pull my mate close, reveling in her sweet, hot scent. I can’t keep my hands from roaming her luscious body, and when she moans, arching into me, I growl. She tastes divine, better than anything I’ve ever experienced before, and I can’t get enough. I’ll never get enough of her
Shifting, I press my legs together, remembering the pleasure that rushed through me. The tingly feeling rises in me again, and I have to take deep breaths to push it down, especially when I notice Ethan’s nose lift into the air and his eyes glowing. Crap. Can he smell me from there? I knew his
Fiona Checking off my last item on today’s to-do list, I press send on the email and sit back with a sigh. Today was exhausting, and not because of any work Ethan gave me to do, but because I was up all night. I probably only got four or five hours of sleep once we came inside from the yard and go
“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