Asher’s plane was supposed to land in half an hour. We sat in the waiting room, the minutes stretching on. The doctor was examining Leah at her request. Tristan sat beside her, holding her hand, but his attention was clearly elsewhere.An hour passed, and still no word from Asher’s plane."Is the fl
Evelyn’s POV“Helena!” I blurt out.The person walking into the waiting room wasn’t Asher, but a tall, beautiful woman, flanked by a group of female soldiers.Helena.I watched her approach, confusion and disbelief swirling in my mind.What was she doing here? Where was Asher? Why would Asher send h
I clenched my teeth and locked eyes with her, icy fury rising in my chest.Stay calm. Don’t let her get to you.“A waste of time? I don’t think so. You are here yourself, and that proves its value,” I shot back, calling her bluff.Her smile turned to a scowl.“You once said your board would never ap
Evelyn's POVBrother?I had to clench my fists to hold myself back from leaping out of my chair."You're Alpha Johnson’s son?" Sid asked through gritted teeth. His whole body was tensed, clearly on edge.The blonde man gave us a cold, uninterested look, as if we were nothing but some roaches, unwort
"STOP!" Helena screamed.The golden-brown giant wolf ignored the guns, snarling at Claude under the wreckage. Just as the wolf was about to bite down, I cried out, "Sid—WAIT!"I staggered to my feet, my face burning with pain, blood filling my mouth. But the physical pain didn’t matter—it was the hu
Evelyn’s POVThe next morning, I woke up early to get ready. I slipped into the white silk gown I had brought specifically for the groundbreaking ceremony. The strapless neckline showed off my collarbones, and the high-low hem—short in the front and trailing like butterfly wings in the back—added a
“Finding seats,” I said, scanning the room.The venue was filled with round tables, each marked with name cards. We needed to find us a place to sit. Standing around when the ceremony started would make us far too conspicuous.I moved cautiously, looking for an opportunity to swap out a couple of na
Evelyn's POVHe recognized me.I froze for a few seconds, then slowly turned to face him. His face darkened, coldly glaring at me without a word."So, what now?" I asked with a hint of mockery. "Are you going to tell everyone I'm here, or just have security throw me out?""Both options sound good to
I sighed, rubbed my temples, and sent him off.Then Asher and I took a walk around the construction site. My heart was heavy.“…I don’t think I go to Storm Fang Pack with you,” I sighed.We were supposed to leave together tonight. He was going to formally introduce me to his council and pack members
Evelyn’s POVMy heart skipped a beat. I spun around and ran toward the commotion, everyone else right behind me.Two workers were in the middle of a fistfight. A crowd had formed around them, split into two groups, both shouting at each other and cursing. It was total chaos.I was furious. “Stop it!
I winced, a little embarrassed. “This wasn’t how I wanted you to find out…”“I knew he’s after you,” he gritted, his voice dark with anger. “If I hadn’t heard it today, how long were you planning on keeping it from me?”I had planned to hide it forever. But saying that would just make him madder, so
Evelyn’s POVSid left.He said he’d get back to Emerald Howl Pack immediately to find out the truth about my parents and give Asher and me some time to talk.We sat by the window, and I couldn’t stop my tears from falling. The truth I’d just learned felt like a knife carving a hole in my chest.“God
I remember when I was around six or seven, one day my father had a huge fight with Eason. He was a teenager at the time. I was hiding in the bedroom, trembling in fear, when they roared and smashed things in the living room. I heard Eason shouted words like “irresponsible” and “bastard,” and then my
Evelyn’s POVWhen I woke up again, my throat felt hoarse, my whole body ached, like I'd been run over by a truck.But that painful heat had completely disappeared. I turned over and lay flat on the bed, staring at the ceiling as a silly smile appeared on my face.I could still feel Asher’s seed war
His hand came down to my cheat and yanked off my bra. My boobs bounced right out, he grasped one, his thumb circling my nipple. I gasped, feeling my nipple harden almost immediately, a jolt of electricity running through my body.Now Every fiber of me was screaming in excitement was his touch. I wan
The maids wiped my body, trying to cool me down, but it didn’t help. The heat wouldn’t go away. It only burned worse, leaving me gasping for air. Just then, I heard the door crash open, followed by the sound of quick footsteps, shouts, and the sound of bodies pushing. “FUCK! Why didn’t anyone tell
Evelyn’s POVThings have been so crazy lately that I even forgot it was time for my once-a-year heat. And what’s worse, this is the first time I’ve been in heat without a mate. My body’s getting hotter and hotter, like it’s on fire. Every inch of my skin felt like it’s being scorched. The heat ins