Aaron begins, voice booming through the speakers placed around the museum as he greets the audience. “Friends, competitors,” he smiles playfully as the crowd laughs, “and fellow Lacertians.”I’ve only ever seen his speeches on TV, and it amazes me how immensely more charming he appears in person. Ev
The cameras that followed Aaron on his way toward us from the stage are aimed at us now, and Henry takes full advantage. “While we’re all here,” he says into a blinding camera, “I’d like to formally introduce Mae to the public as my new secretary, the one who has secured my place in the presidential
We ache.My wolf aches for Aaron’s scent that I’ve deprived her of for the better part of two months. She aches for the deep timbre of his voice and the piercing green of his eyes. She aches for the rare taste of him on my lips that resurfaced at the gala several days ago.She aches for his touch th
“H-how…” I stutter. “What makes you think I was involved?”Henry’s smile turns into a grin. “I once caught you coaching the mother on how to play her part.” I nod, knowing my cover is blown. It doesn’t really matter all these years later. Mostly, it just startled me that my secret wasn’t as secre
For a moment, I go totally numb.What did he just say?My heart flutters as I sense Aaron stepping up behind me. His body hovers close as he reaches around me to push open the already unlocked door. I don’t look back at him, hoping I heard him correctly, allowing him to guide me gently inside with h
Aaron slowly slides down my naked body, delicately tracing his path with tender kisses as he goes, his finger constantly pumping. My moans become erratic, pitching higher as I ascend a peak of pleasure. With his free hand, he gently cups my ass like a goblet, positioning himself to drink from me.An
Standing from the bed, I pull a fluffy robe from the back of a chair and wrap myself in it. I reach over and pull open a small drawer in my second-hand dresser. Decorating my new apartment on the budget of my first job has been starkly different than any of the lavish spending I did as Mrs. Kensingt
I don’t care. I’m only here to watch Aaron win his game of beer pong anyway. And of course, my big sister is cheering at his side.I stole moments pining after him my entire life, long before he and Emma gave birth to Ruby and got engaged. Before I realized he was my fated mate, I dreamed that he wo
Shock steals my breath until I finally remind myself to inhale. I must be hallucinating; it sounded like Aaron just revealed me as his wife. To the entire country, thanks to the ample media presence tonight.But this press conference was supposed to be about him and Emma – hence the combined celebra
I pour the rest of my wine down the drain in my cramped kitchen after seeing my father’s announcement. I think I’ve made a drunken fool of myself enough for one night.Setting the now empty glass in the sink to wash later, I brace myself against the edge of the counter. Once Emma returned to us, I k
Apparently, she isn’t wearing any underwear.Naked, she crawls onto the bed next to me, beckoning me to follow her lead. “Please,” she repeats, “let’s get back to the us we used to be.”It’s unsettling to have such vivid memories of lusting after this woman who looks exactly the same as she did eigh
Aaron’s POVI turn in agitation away from Emma and her piercing blue eyes. My irritated gaze falls on the desk that used to be Mae’s, in the bedroom I used to share with her. To the drawer from which I watched her pull the divorce papers she’d kept hidden from me for two years.I was left by one dec
I don’t care. I’m only here to watch Aaron win his game of beer pong anyway. And of course, my big sister is cheering at his side.I stole moments pining after him my entire life, long before he and Emma gave birth to Ruby and got engaged. Before I realized he was my fated mate, I dreamed that he wo
Standing from the bed, I pull a fluffy robe from the back of a chair and wrap myself in it. I reach over and pull open a small drawer in my second-hand dresser. Decorating my new apartment on the budget of my first job has been starkly different than any of the lavish spending I did as Mrs. Kensingt
Aaron slowly slides down my naked body, delicately tracing his path with tender kisses as he goes, his finger constantly pumping. My moans become erratic, pitching higher as I ascend a peak of pleasure. With his free hand, he gently cups my ass like a goblet, positioning himself to drink from me.An
For a moment, I go totally numb.What did he just say?My heart flutters as I sense Aaron stepping up behind me. His body hovers close as he reaches around me to push open the already unlocked door. I don’t look back at him, hoping I heard him correctly, allowing him to guide me gently inside with h
“H-how…” I stutter. “What makes you think I was involved?”Henry’s smile turns into a grin. “I once caught you coaching the mother on how to play her part.” I nod, knowing my cover is blown. It doesn’t really matter all these years later. Mostly, it just startled me that my secret wasn’t as secre