FionaStretching, I stand from my chair and pause my music. Without Ethan here, it’s too quiet boring in the office alone. I’m used to hearing him talk on the phone or even just type from within his office, but now it’s just silent. Too silent.I message Ryan back that I’m on my way down to collect
Shit.If Fiona gets another freaky stalker gift while Ethan isn’t here, and it scares her, he’s going to be angry.With only the stalker on my mind, I’m surprised by the smell of blood that hits me as I open the door to the stairs. The coppery scent immediately sends alarm bells ringing in my head,
FionaA heavy pain in my head draws me out of the darkness and into a bright white light. I blink against the light above me and raise my hand to block it out.The sharp, clean smell of disinfectants assault my senses, making me cough.“She’s awake!” Someone, a man, yells. I turn my head to the left
“I’m not an invalid, Ryan,” I mutter as he sets me down in front of the door.“Sorry. I just… Will you be okay?” He asks, the hesitant and worried tone softening me.“I’ll be fine.”He looks me up and down for what seems like the millionth time, so I pat his arm. The dark bags under his eyes tell me
FionaTwo days turned into four days, and now he’s back.I watch him through the window as Ethan talks on the phone with someone. When I came into the office an hour ago, he was sitting behind his desk. I thought he would call me or at least let me know he was back, but I was incredibly surprised wh
I hope so. She deserves to be punished, and over the last few days, I’ve thought about going to the police since no one around here seems to be doing anything. If Ryan could find the video, I’m sure they could too, and I could also have them talk to the doctor who treated me.There is plenty of evid
FionaNot today.“I’m sorry,” Patrice mutters as she steps off the elevator. I still haven’t been able to talk to Ethan since he came back from lunch with Angela. Thankfully, she wasn’t with him, but from the calm demeanor he gave off, I’m not sure if he handled the situation.I thought he might inv
“For two or three weeks. We have pictures of the previous ones. There have been more than five, and this one came today. It’s something I thought I lost almost two weeks ago,” I inform them, pushing the box forward. I try not to feel embarrassed that these random men will see my bra, but if it helps
“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