“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 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 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
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 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
LoganI had always believed I was capable of handling anything that came my way.It was in my nature. I was more than an Alpha, I was a man in control. Only now I was faced with a fire I wasn’t sure I understood. The worst part was, it wasn’t my enemies setting the blaze.It was Emily.I hadn’t been
EmilyOn Valentine’s Day, I watched my fiancé, Michael, walk into a hotel with my sister, Chloe.I didn’t raise a fuss when Michael said he’d be working in the capital for the entirety of Valentine’s Day. After all, he was the Alpha of his pack. I was no stranger to the pressure and demands that cam
EmilyThe clean and earthy scent of sandalwood with a hint of sage filled my nose. As I opened my eyes, I saw the white silk sheets on the other side of the bed.And they were empty.A thin stream of light came through the heavy curtains, and I knew it was already later in the day. Usually, I don’t
LoganI had always believed I was capable of handling anything that came my way.It was in my nature. I was more than an Alpha, I was a man in control. Only now I was faced with a fire I wasn’t sure I understood. The worst part was, it wasn’t my enemies setting the blaze.It was Emily.I hadn’t been
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