I was sick of fighting and holding onto grudges. They got heavy and I had enough to carry so I decided to drop it and I leapt from the ground and circled my arms around this neck.Gabe caught me and tightly wound his arms around my back while his face rested in the crock of my neck.We stood like that for a while, embracing and relishing in a comfort that I missed even if it hadn’t been gone for that long. Gabe was always there, ready to protect me or make a joke that would bring a smile to my face. He was the one who reminded me of what my laugh sounded like- a sound I would occasionally forget amid the chaos that had become our lives. I pulled back and patted his arm before I released him. “I have to talk to find Darian. Will you be okay?” Gabe nodded with a smile that brought life back to his eyes. Those eyes should always have life in them, in turn, he would bring life to everyone else. I was heading back to the palace when he called behind me. “What did Zade whisper?” I th
My skin was so warm I could fry an egg on my chest and Darian was fisting my shirt and pulling me in as close as physically possible. A burst of desire exploded inside me and all I knew at that moment was that I wanted him. I needed him.But all he did was tease my skin with his hand whenever my shi
I lay down and took a breath when the memories flashed before me like I was reliving them. “If you want me to stop at any given point you say stop and I will drop everything. You’re not stuck and I will not do anything that you’re not comfortable with. Are we clear?” I nodded in response.He grabb
To say that Darian and I had a wonderful night would be an understatement. My body was exhausted in the most beautiful way- a way that I hadn’t ever experienced before, my legs felt like led falling into the mattress and my head rested on Darian’s wet chest. My breasts were red from being squeezed,
“I want the whole fucking world to see you wear it. How do you feel about a billboard?” His hands rested on my waist.These butterflies were eating me up.“First food,” I said and stepped up on my toes.Our lips met and his hand came around the back of my head, his fingers entwined in my hair and he
They were coming for me? That’s what Darian said, right- that they were coming for me?Only it made no sense. There was nothing that could begin to compare me with him, not strength, blood, or family ties. Darian came from a long line of ruling Lycans, and Valeria had been destined to be his since b
The choking silence shifted when a maid rolled in a silver cart filled with food, coffee, and juices for everyone. I wasn’t sure yet what this gathering was about, but based on the cart, I doubt we’d be leaving anytime soon. If we were going to discuss the upcoming attack on the Lycan Pack, shouldn’
Nora and I walked around outside the castle for a while- circle after circle, and I could feel the eyes of several Guards on us the entire time. She told me about her parents, her life of abuse and neglect after they died, and how she came to care for the pups in the pack like she was their mother.
“Why?” He sucked on his teeth and looked around the fight starting again.“I can’t say, but you can figure it out.” He grabbed my shoulders and gave me a light shake. “Figure it out, Hazel, and everyone will walk away from this,” he searched my eyes desperately, but his riddles were lost on me.“Yo
“Well it’s a shame that your future Queen chooses her own life over her people, of course enticed by her King to do so I’m certain,” the Elder’s voice scraped my ears like thorns when I walked out. He lifted his hand about to give another grand speech when his eyes rounded and landed on me. “Well,
It was impossible not to listen to the grunts and the last screams of a person before they fell dead. The bloodshed was already massive and the healers were running around to tend to all those who had been hurt.We had volunteers outside bringing in the wounded and the bodies of the dead ones were l
One hour passed and I was having an inner dialogue about how fucked up this situation was. I couldn’t be a mother to one child let alone three. Three. Triplets. Not just any triplets but triplet Lycan’s. And the doctor's snide remark about sexual intercourse…pfft. I knew how to get pregnant I just n
HAZEL’S POVNora was sitting on the chair beside the bed reading a magazine and Lauren stood in position by the door. Though I don’t think it’s to keep any threats from entering, it’s to keep me from leaving. I was lying in the hospital bed, staring at the ceiling and wondering what the hell was wro
I was in my office, the lights were off, and the door was closed as I poured myself a drink of crystal-clear vodka. The glass trembled in my hand when I raised it to my lips and downed every last drop. My mind railed around all things Hazel: how she was feeling, why she fell and screamed in pain, an
Nora burst through the bedroom door as I was changing and Lauren moved over the floor before either of us could fathom that she was even up from the couch. She stood in front of Nora and sighed.“It’s just you,” she said and stepped back.“Thanks?” Nora shook her head and hurried over to me.“I hear
Darian carried me to the shower and washed me off before he put me in bed and covered me. He placed a kiss on my head and mumbled something but I was too exhausted to hear him and my eyes closed before I could fathom what was happening.I opened my eyes and looked around but where was I? I didn’t re
“Choose a safe word.” He ordered.“Ruby.” I just said the first thing that came to mind. “On your knees.” He said and with one swift pull, the towel was gone and landed on the floor behind the couch.I looked up at him, the carpet was soft under my knees.“Show me your tongue,” he slid his thumb a