AudreyThe car bounced over the uneven road, rattling ominously with every dip and jolt of a pothole or crack in the unkempt asphalt.Edwin’s hand tightened around mine, his thumb slowly tracing over my knuckles. I couldn’t decide whether he was trying to soothe me or himself; maybe both. It wasn’t
“I love you,” I whispered through the mate bond.“I love you too,” his voice echoed back in my mind. “Whatever happens, just stay close to me. I won’t let any harm come to you.”He didn’t need to convince me of that; I believed him with every ounce of my being.With a final deep breath, I settled on
AudreyI slid down off of Edwin’s back, my legs quivering as they hit the ground.Axel and Fiona stood in front of us, their expressions unreadable, but I could feel their gazes burning into us, waiting for our next move.My heart thudded violently in my chest—not from fear, but from anticipation. I
“I-I’ll go with you,” I said, my voice trembling in just the right way. I pulled my shoulders inward, as if curling myself away from the oh-so-terrifying rogues. “Just let Peter go. Please.”Peter’s voice cracked through the air as I took a step forward, “Audrey, no! Don’t do this! Not for me!”But
AudreyTime slowed, each second stretching into an eternity as the silver arrow sliced through the air, its deadly point trained directly on Edwin’s heart. The world blurred around me, narrowing to that single glint.“Save yourself!” Edwin’s voice echoed down the bond.But there was something that t
My pulse quickened, but I tilted my head, baring myself to him, trusting him completely.When his fangs sank into my skin, the pain was sharp and swift, but it quickly dissolved into something else—something deeper, a wave of warmth and belonging that pulsed through me.Through the bite, I felt him—
EdwinI watched in horror as the silver arrow tore through the air. Time slowed, and those moments felt like an eternity.My body froze, every muscle locked in place by the icy grip of impending death. There was no escape. This was it. This was how I would die.But in the blink of an eye, a blur of
I could end it. Right now. One quick twist and it would all be over. Axel would never threaten us again.But a memory stopped me in my tracks. A memory of us as pups, rolling in the grass, his laughter ringing out as I pinned him down. Back when things were still good, before it all went wrong. Befo
“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