AudreyEdwin’s expression turned serious as he glanced at the door. “Audrey, please just go upstairs,” he said, tugging on his pants hastily.“Why? Who’s at the door?” I asked, confused.“Just go upstairs and take a bath,” he repeated sternly, tossing me his shirt. When I hesitated, gripping his shi
“I told you to go upstairs. It’s not safe—”I cut him off before he could finish, frustration bubbling up inside of me. “You were talking about me. I won’t be shoved into a room like a child. And I don’t appreciate being bossed around, Edwin. Mate or not.”A flicker of admiration crossed Edwin’s fac
AudreyAfter Peter left, Edwin remained silent, his gaze fixed on the closed door. The room felt colder somehow, as if Peter’s visit had sucked all the warmth out of our cozy morning.I moved to sit on Edwin’s lap and toy with his hair, something that usually drove him wild, but he barely reacted—no
I just stood there, hands clenching and unclenching at my sides, my throat working uselessly.Part of me understood his reasoning, but another part felt betrayed.“I deserved to know, Edwin,” I finally croaked. “We’re supposed to trust each other with everything. When you started training me, you pr
Audrey“Silver Wolf…”The rogue, his eyes flashing maniacally, took a step toward me, gnarled hands outstretched. I could scent him from where I stood a few yards away—he smelled like rotten teeth and scorched earth.I knew instantly that he was indeed a rogue, likely from Coldclaw. I could smell it
I scrambled backwards, trembling, as the wolf turned to face me. It wasn’t Edwin, it was… someone else.A scent I barely recognized from that morning.The wolf’s golden eyes locked onto mine, and for a moment, he just stared at me, licking his chops, before he shifted.“Well,” Peter said, brushing p
AudreyEdwin led me back to the house and instructed me to change into something appropriate for exercise. I threw on a pair of leggings and a sweatshirt and a pair of sneakers.Then, hand in hand, Edwin led me down a narrow staircase to the basement of his estate. His shoulders were tense, his jaw
But as we took a water break, a thought came to mind and I asked, “Why is it so hard for me to shift? If I’m the Silver Star, shouldn’t it be easy?”Edwin shook his head, taking a long drink before answering. “It’s not that simple. Most werewolves’ wolves emerge in childhood, but they can’t shift un
“I think you’re going to change so many lives,” I said to Eliza. “Those kids are so lucky to have you.” Eliza looked down, her cheeks pink. “Thank you, Audrey. Really.” Tina piped up next. “And my LGBT counseling department is finally off the ground! ” She paused, leaning into my mother, who was
Audrey After a long flight, we finally touched down in Italy. The sunlight streaming in through the plane window was a promising golden hue, and just the sight of it made me feel like my heart was about to leap out of my chest. “I might need a nap when we get to the villa,” Edwin yawned, shaking
And as I watched, I felt a hand slip into mine. I glanced up, finding Edwin beside me, his gaze focused on the runway but his approval humming through the bond. My mother stood on my other side, wrapping her arm around my shoulders. A lump rose in my throat, and I couldn’t even speak. None of us c
Audrey Edwin and I emerged from the small room, his hand still resting protectively on my back. The hustle and bustle of last-minute preparations immediately hit us, assistants running back and forth, models being ushered into position, and the soft hum of the audience’s chatter drifting through t
“There’s always time,” I whispered, grabbing the wrist of his free hand and pulling it close to peer at his watch. The movement caused him to topple forward, and he caught himself on his other palm, caging me against the hard wood of the vanity. “But maybe not enough time to waste right now.” Edwi
Audrey Before I could even answer his question, Edwin rushed past me and locked the door. When he turned back to me, he was grinning from ear to ear. The sight of that mischievous look on his face made my breath hitch. Once, it had been like pulling teeth to get the man to smile. And now here he
He didn’t need to tell me twice. I tore into the wrapping paper, revealing a soft red scarf. I could tell immediately that it was handmade—there were more than a few uneven stitches, and the outline was lumpy. It was far from perfect. But I loved it all the more for that. “Goddess, Edwin,” I laugh
Audrey The morning of the show was a frenzy. No, more than a frenzy. It was complete and utter chaos. I spent the entire morning from sunup to noon running endlessly from one end of the venue to the other, desperately trying to make sure every last detail was perfect. The racks were lined with c
“Uh… Yeah,” Malakai said. “Coffee would be nice.” A few minutes later, the three of us sat around the table, steaming cups of pitch black coffee in our hands. I kept it bitter, just in case Malakai was here to stir up more shit. It burned a little going down, but I sipped it anyway. Malakai look