“Jason, darling,” she says, her voice sickeningly sweet, “you need to get ready. I need your opinion, we’re going gown shopping today. Our wedding is in two days, remember?” Gown shopping? Me? Hell no! I sigh, irritation creeping up my spine. “I’m not going, Nicole. I need to get to the office. I’
STACY. I wake up slowly while my head throbs painfully and my body aches. The air around me smells unfamiliar _ wood, herbs, something earthly. I try to sit but every inch in my body protests in pain. Panic sets in as I take in my surroundings. This isn't the pack house and certainly isn't my gue
“That's good but I need to leave this place,” I say firmly. I can't raise my son here in the middle of nowhere with a Rogue. Nate watches me for a moment then nods. “Okay, where do you want to go?” he asks me and there is only one place I can raise my son peacefully. “Blue Moon pack. That's where
STACY. "This woman with a pup claims to be your daughter Alpha," One of the warriors answers the handsome man's question. As I stand there, my eyes locked on the young man in front of me, I can hardly believe it. "Daniel Black? You're... Alpha?" The disbelief in my voice is clear. He gives me a
“I can see that. Well-done,” I compliment. Soon, we pull up to a large, beautiful house that I don’t recognize. Two guards stand at the entrance, their posture stiff and alert. “This is not home,” I say immediately. “This is where your parents settled after they retired,” Daniel explains as he
STACY. “Thank you for your offer Daniel, but I think it's best I stay at the pack house instead,” I say. “At the pack house? No. I can't possibly allow a special guest of mine to stay there,” Daniel glances over at me as we drove toward what I remember as home. “But I have a son and I don't wa
Daniel grins. “I’m just glad you chose to come home after whatever you have gone through… Come, I'm sure you hungry,” I'm reminded of why I liked Daniel. He doesn't like to pry into personal issues if you don't want open up. He is a perfect gentleman and host. We walk to the dining table, and Da
STACY. “I’ve got everything I need now,” I murmur to Daniel, feeling unsettled. “Can we go now?” Daniel nods, ever calm. “Of course.” He steps ahead and pays for everything without hesitation. We walk out of the clothing store with bags in hand, the weight of the whispers still hangs in the ai
She nods faintly, leaning against me as we walk. But just as we reach the steps, Roxanne stumbles. I react instantly, catching her before she can fall. Her hands grip my shoulders for support, and as I pull her upright, our faces end up dangerously too close even for my own comfort. Her breath bru
Roxanne doesn’t react immediately. She just studies me, her eyes flickering with something I can’t quite place. I don’t offer more because that’s the truth. Hannah isn’t perfect. But with her, I don’t feel the weight of politics, alliances, or expectations pressing down on me. She makes me feel al
DANIEL. (Meanwhile on the side of the pack) The quiet hum of the air conditioning fills Roxanne’s hotel suite, but it does nothing to cool the unease settling in my chest while I sit on the couch with my fingers tapping absent minded against my knee as I stare at the untouched glass of whiskey on
I roll my eyes, my patience thinning. "I’m not asking for permission. I just need to go somewhere." More awkward silence. Just as I’m about to snap, one of the younger drivers steps forward. "I can drive you anywhere you need to go, Luna." I study him for a moment. He looks nervous but determi
HANNAH "Are you sure Hannah won't mind?" Roxanne asks innocently, her eyes glancing in my direction. 'Yes, I mind bitch!!!' Mu wolf screams angrily in my head, I fold my arms tightly across my chest, watching as Daniel steps closer to her. Every part of me is screaming not to let them leave toge
Karen hesitates for a second, her eyes flickering to Daniel before nodding. "Right away, Luna." Daniel arches a brow, a small smirk playing on his lips. "I'm glad you are returning to our room," he teases. "this way, l will take care of you even better." I whirl around, my patience already hangi
HANNAH. I watch in disbelief as Roxanne’s parents, a wealthy and respected looking couple, look at Daniel with desperation. "If money is what you need," her father says, pulling out a checkbook, "we will pay you whatever amount you want. Just allow Roxanne to stay with you in her final days."
I smile, warmth spreading through me. “So,” she continues, “how far along are you with the wedding preparations?” I groan. “Honestly? I have no idea. Margaret took it upon herself to plan everything…Now Daniel wants me to plan everything from scratch.” Stacy’s lips curve into a huge smile. “Oh
Daniel strides toward the door, glancing back at me. "Babe, I’ll be right back." “Okay,” I nod, but my throat feels tight as I watch him disappear into the hallway, leaving me alone in the hospital room. For the first time, I wonder if the goddess will forgive me for my wrong assumptions about R