LOGINThe entire family had gathered in the dining room and was chatting amiably over a very impressive spread that had been laid out by the kitchen–two prime rib roasts, a honeyed ham, and three roast ducks were the centerpieces of the table, all of which were being enjoyed liberally by everyone.George
RowanMom ran her fingers across Selene's head, admiring her fine white hair. She looked every ounce the doting grandmother instead of a ball of uncertainty, like Maeve. Maeve was pacing back and forth near the fall wall of my bedroom, her arms folded across her chest and her head bent as she tried
Kacidra joined in the conversation. "Maeve is right, Rowan. We need to know what's happening with you and Hanna, or else we'll never be able to help."Rosalie's voice was calm and supportive as she asked, "Is it Hanna that's troubling you, son? Is she doing all right?My first instinct was to tell t
Gemma and Ernest had flown down with my parents and their son George, who was just two months older than Maeve's sons.A moment later, the library door opened and more of our family members poured in, as if they were fully aware of the thoughts I'd just had and I'd summoned them. I pushed aside my n
RowanThe castle was abuzz with its usual day-to-day activities. Servants and maids passed me in the hallway carrying baskets of laundry and trays of tea. I could hear the clattering of cookware as I left my office and walked toward the grand staircase off the foyer, seeing the door to the servants'
"Who? What happens?""There's so much more out there," Mara said dreamily. "So, so much more.""Maeve!" Troy called from down the beach.I turned to look at him, and when I turned back to Mara, she had taken off. "Wait!" I called after her, but she had already made it out of earshot, her footsteps l
"Your Majesty, more small packs came to pledge their allegiance to you!" Commander Landon reported with a smile. "Now the High Priestess won't worry about us being the invaders anymore!" "So true," Jace commented as well. "There are also rogue groups joining us too, thanks to Alpha Ethan's intimida
"Want some more good news?" Ethan asked, after everyone was out of sight. "Of course! Good news is always welcome." I smiled. "I think my strength is starting to stabilize." I couldn't hide my excitement. "Really? That's wonderful!" It was a great day with all good news. Ethan and I couldn't hel
My eyes widened. A stream of warmth flowed through my heart. Rosalie… she was defending me. Then I felt something soft grabbing my finger. It was my little boy. He wrapped his hand around my finger, as if he was saying that he trusted me too. I couldn't help but smile. What a lucky man I was!
"Given time, I will bring Miss Rosalie's heart around to find mine," Alex said. "You're jealous, Alpha Ethan, because you don't know how to show her love and consideration the way I do." "That's bullshit," Ethan declared. "You don't know what the hell you're talking about, boy." "I know that my lo







