As my suspicion deepens, I recall the Queen Mother's birthday banquet. In that secluded corner, aside from Rowena, Leah was also present. She was the first person to come to us when I stood there with Jeremy. It had all seemed so innocent then, but I recall the strange clicking sound right before L
Fiona’s POV The heavy shroud of darkness slowly recedes as I gradually regain consciousness. My senses slowly come into focus, revealing a cold, sterile room and the unyielding ropes that bind me like an animal to a pipe against the wall. Panic grips me as I take in my surroundings, realizing I've
They must think that because I have no wolf, I am unable to mind link anyone for help. That knowledge has made them complacent in their duties. As the night wears on, they indulge in drinks that gradually dull their senses. In the haze of their inebriation, the guards grow lax. One by one, they dri
Fiona’s POV Everything feels too cold. I am frozen in place; the air is ice on my skin. I am not interested in this nonsense. The words repeat in my mind like a broken record. It was Micah’s voice on the phone. There is no doubt about it. I would recognize it anywhere. I know it as well as I kno
“Let me talk to him,” I burst out. “Let me speak to him. He probably misunderstood everything because of your altered voice. If I call for help, if he knows it’s me, he’ll come. He will come for sure.” I can hear the desperation in my voice and panic crawls up my throat. I realize with shocking cla
Fiona’s POV I watch the fire as it licks the exit door. It’s a golden beast waiting to devour me. I watch it listless, broken. Would it hurt to be burned by it? Could it hurt more than it already does? When the time comes, Micah will choose me. Mark my words, Fiona. Rowena’s words taunt me as the
I will not die here. A new determination grips me. I will get out of this alive. Something inside me hardens. I will save myself tonight. I spur into action. I rip the hem of the dress I wear and use the tattered cloth to cover my mouth and protect myself from the smoke. I back into the only c
Micah’s POV I open my car door in a hurry, wanting to see Fiona as quickly as possible. It’s been too long since I held her in my arms, too long since I woke up with her strawberry scent wrapped around me and way too long since I felt her soft lips against mine. I need her right now like an addict