His shoulders went rigid and everyone drew a breath and held it captive in their lungs.He slowly turned around and I was begging that he didn't see the fear in my eyes. His eyes were black as they locked on mine in a threatening glare. “You growl at my men?” He asked ruggedly.I tried to straight
We stood in front of the house. The water from the damp grass pressed between my toes and I felt sting from the gras poking into my wounds.Darians men had apparently parked the car further away from the others for some privacy and as they went to get it I saw the other Alphas walk out with their gi
He pulled back and turned away from me as he walked back. But just as he was about to get in, he threw me a devious wink and then took a seat next to his mate.The doors closed, the car drove away and I saw their faces watching me with pity, I saw until I didn't and knew that I would most likely not
It was a long drive, we sat in that car for at least three hours before we reached the border- driving past packs on the way and even a village of rogues setting camp by the forest line.They were allowed to live in packs with a chosen Alpha in peace, as long as they didn't try to uproar against any
My hands started shaking, my feet were tapping restlessly against the plastic mats on the floor of the car and my heart was erratically beating in my chest. Any minute now I would start to hyperventilate, I knew my tells and if my breathing picked up a little more I would have a full blown panic at
My bags were taken from the car and carried inside the house by a large man in a seamless red vest and black undershirt. He didn't speak, not a single word of hello or his name; just a grunt when he closed the trunk. Come to think of it, nobody had said a word to me since I stepped out of the car.
Darian called for the frumpy old lady to show me around and she did, though with a scowl deeper than her wrinkles.She was clear to mention the parts of the house that were too good for my presence, such as the kings office, his bedroom, the meeting hall and then she opted to disclose that the attac
I was still in my white dress. My skin was exposed in more ways than one and Mr Bates was watching every inch of it. My heart was beating in my chest and it wasn't until now that I realized I still hadn't eaten.Trixy hadn’t spoken in hours, I could barely feel her presence so it was just me. Me, a
“Hazel,” Angus called. The smile was still there but a little more gloomy than before and he dropped his arms to his sides and let them just hang there while his jacket fell open.“I’m sorry,” he said aloud. “Everyone has a part to play and I had to play mine,” I smiled and stepped closer but he b
All I wanted to do was peel that woman’s face off and hand it to her.“When will it wear off?” I asked through seething teeth.He shrugged and as a harsh breeze pulled in he shivered. So weak.How are humans not extinct yet? They hurt so easily, one nick and they’ll die of an affection, eat a poison
Breathing fresh fall air and looking at everything slowly dying around me was the only thing that calmed me down and allowed me a moment to think.The chilly breeze swept across my arms and cooled my skin. It was a welcome change from the constant heat that continuously consumed my senses whether it
I told him everything like it was happening right then and there. Every word that Angus had said was relayed and I made sure not to leave anything out.My back slumped against the back of the chair and I waited for a reaction. The office smelled of bourbon and sandalwood, something I noticed only wh
Elise had taken the girls to get something to eat and later headed out to play by the lake.Mathilda always loved lakes, when she was younger she’d say that there were creatures living on the bottom, looking up at us when we stared at our reflections.And Kiera liked Mathilda, she felt safe with my
A gust of wind blew past me and the hairs on my neck stood like spikes. I lowered the note and slowly turned to face Darian who was leaving no room between us.“What does it say?” He asked.To give him the gratification would be nice of me, it would be easy, he would read it and he would feel bad ab
I darted out of the car, ignored everyone and everything in my path and sped through the palace. Nora was hot on my tail following my sharp turns and I was frantically running about the halls like I actually knew them but I was just following Mathilda’s caramel-sweet scent.A hundred thoughts were r
We were in one of the many malls browsing the stores and filling up on doughnuts and ice cream. Kiera was gawking at an assortment of stuffed animals and I told her to get anything she wanted. The girl walked over and picked a bunny, a grey one, and her eyes flickered around like she was ashamed to
Darian tangled his finger in my hair and pulled my head back. I felt him drawing a sharp breath through his teeth as they pressed against my ear- my legs shook under him when he dragged his lips over my cheek and hovered over my open mouth. I wanted him to do more, to touch me everywhere, to undo my