LoganWhen I left my conversation with the other Alphas, I saw that Emily was in the middle of a confrontation with some of the other ladies. Among them was Eric’s wife, Pam.I had no doubt she would try to stir up trouble the same way Eric did.As I approached, prepared to interrupt their conversat
EmilyAll we did was stand there, locked in each other’s gazes. With Logan standing a step below me, we were eye to eye for the first time.The heat between us was intense. The closeness of our faces made our breaths mingle.Whenever we were together, and especially when we were alone, the air felt
I bit my lip to stop that uncomfortable new feeling.Logan didn’t seem to notice the blonde maid’s curves as he turned his eyes to me. A wry smile curled his lips for a moment.“It’s fine like it is,” he said. The low tone of his voice sent an electrifying shiver down my spine. He continued back out
EmilyBy the time the reporter had left, my head was spinning. At every step, Logan surprised me.He was rumored to be cold and logical. He was supposed to be the kind of businessman who’d ruin others if it brought him up higher. Everyone said so.The real Logan didn’t live up to the rumors.He was
The press conference was at the media outlet’s main building in the capital. The place was practically a skyscraper, its shimmering windows reflecting the sun’s rays.We were having the press conference at a soundstage within the building. A stage was set up along with a blank backdrop, stage lights
EmilyApplause erupted through the few reporters watching the live show, and the internet went crazy.As soon as I realised what I’d done, the tips of my ears turned red. I’d lost myself in the moment, and somehow my impulse had been to kiss Logan.I turned away quickly, trying to act casual and as
Amy looked down at her feet as she continued to speak. “I’ve been taking a potion to hide it. It makes it seem like I have a wolf, but it’s been taking a toll on my health. I’ve always been too afraid to stop taking it though, even if it hurts me in the long run.”“Why would you do that? If it’s mak
LoganAs soon as my father left, my chin fell to my chest. There was never a moment of peace so long as my father was around.I had hoped our efforts had been enough to prove that Emily was fit for the role of Luna, but he was insistent that I eventually reject her.I had originally intended to do t
I didn’t have to strain to hear them.The hush of conversations when I passed didn’t stop even when I was right in front of them.“… never thought she’d last this long…”“… Logan hasn’t really fallen for her, has he?”“… it has to be a fake relationship, especially with a wolf like hers…”Each word l
EmilyThere were a thousand logical explanations for what I saw.Maybe Chloe had wandered into Logan’s office on her own. Maybe she’d asked a question. Maybe she was trying to manipulate him. But it didn’t matter.Logic was no match for the cold, sinking twist in my gut when I saw the two of them to
I lowered my voice. “What would you do for a chance to be with me, Chloe?”She didn’t have a chance to answer. A crash came from behind her, and the both of us turned to see where the sound came from.It was Emily.The tablet she had been holding was now lying on the floor, the screen cracked. She s
LoganI stood at my office window, coffee in hand, watching as morning sunlight crept across the pack compound. I still felt uncomfortable about the date last night. I had expected so much from it, but it had fallen even more than flat.Not to mention that Emily and I were as tense as ever when we w
“I know. I didn’t want to make a scene, and it didn’t seem like it was worth it.”The fire in her eyes flared. “You didn’t think it was worth it?”“It benefits us in the end, doesn’t it? We need people to see us together.”“I thought you meant our fellow packmates, not publicists!” She started to ge
LoganI swirled the last of the wine in my glass, watching the deep red liquid catch the light like spilled blood.Across from me, Emily had gone quiet again.Something about her had closed tonight. As soon as she saw the flash of a camera, she shut down. And she shut me out.I knew it was my fault.
The second half of the show passed in a blur. The crowd rose in applause, the performers bowed, and the audience began to file out into the night.I followed, arm lightly looped through Logan’s, as if I was a well-placed accessory in the Alpha’s public tableau.Inside, I felt like a wilting flower.
EmilyThe night started with a dress.It was a beautiful, pale-blue thing that hugged my waist and floated around my knees.I wasn’t used to soft fabrics or silver zippers. I was used to sensible shoes, high ponytails, and reliable, muted colors. But when I saw myself in the mirror, I didn’t see the
LoganFrom my desk in my office, I watched Emily work.Emily sat at her oak desk outside my door, her fingers dancing across her keyboard. A calm intensity was written in every line of her body. Her hair fell over one shoulder as she tilted toward the screen, her jaw set as she focused.She was beau