Evelyn creeps up silently behind Victor and he jumps as she pulls on his sleeve. Silently, she puts her finger to her lips and nods her head back to the kitchen, indicating that he should come with her. He nods and follows.“What’s going on with those three?” she whispers, curious. “They wanted to h
“How are you doing with all of that?” she says, turning towards Bridgette. Sensing that this talk might be better left to the women alone, Victor quietly moves away, sliding his hand down and across Evelyn’s back as he goes. A small shiver runs pleasantly down her spine. “All of what?” Bridgette sa
I spent the rest of the evening in a very quiet panic. Victor could tell, of course, that something was wrong, but I avoided all conversation with him.If we spoke, even for just one moment, I was afraid I’d blurt it all out. And really, I don’t know anything yet. I had gotten the boys out of Victo
I bury my head in my hands again, unable to believe my luck – God damnit, why didn’t I buy two – I’m such an idiot – I can’t help the thoughts, then, that come rushing into my mind. The thoughts I held back all night, all morning on the drive to the pharmacy, the drive home, as I ran up the stairs
Victor stares out his back window, clutching his phone in his hand.One of the most powerful Alphas in the country – in the world – and he can’t get someone to pick up his calls.Something was wrong with Evelyn last night. He saw it on her face when she was talking with Bridgette – he had seen her g
Was any of it real, then? Victor thinks back, remembering the passion of their first meeting, when their mating bond had snapped into place. God, they hadn’t left bed for days, he had been obsessed with her, couldn’t get her scent out of his nose or his mind.And then they had been happy, for years.
The woman steps out of her car, her impossibly long legs made even longer by the four-inch heels strapped precariously to her perfectly manicured feet. She closes the door to her Porsche with a click and then slowly, casually, strolls into the building labeled Prath Industries.“Annabeth Prath, plea
Victor finally shuts down his computer, letting out a big breath. Finally, finished for the day. He picks up his phone, intending to text Evelyn to see if he can bring something down to the house for dinner, but he’s surprised to see a text there already waiting.Evelyn: When you come down, bring yo