It was irritatingly alluring."That right there, that's a real woman. One of us. Get rid of the fairy and mate Caroline if you want to get your dick wet. She's practically been begging for it."Hot fury rushed through my veins at his words, and I looked to the side of Ember to see Caroline enter the
EMBERI licked my lips as I stared down at the sizzling pan. It had been a long time since I had eaten a real meal, and I was excited to have something hot and fresh for the first time in years.It didn't even bother me that I was on display like a caged animal. Dex and Jensen were in the backyard w
She didn't look at me as I did so, but the fact that she didn't run, growl, or attack me felt like progress. As small as it was, it was a step toward getting comfortable around Dex's pack and having them feel the same. I had finished half of my sandwich and silently stared at the group training in t
EMBER After our conversation, Clara left, declining to join us for dinner and stating she wanted to spend the night with her boys. She looked defeated as she said goodbye and walked away, filling me with an unreasonable amount of guilt. I didn't even know I was part Fae until today. I still doubte
"Isn't that reason enough?" "No." I bit my lip when I realized I sounded like a pouting child. Dex lifted his arm and tilted his head back to look at me. I quickly dropped back onto the bed so I wouldn't have to see him as we spoke, and he chuckled. "If it weren't, I wouldn't be sleeping on the f
EMBERI heard the door close as Dex left for the day, the sound waking me. It had been years since I had slept so well, and as soon as I was alone, my thoughts grew too loud for me to go back to sleep.Dex wasn't someone I could trust, yet he was the only person I had here. I wasn't sure how to face
"I'm Alec," The teenager greeted, grabbing my hand and pressing a long kiss to the back of it. My eyes widened when he looked up at me with his mouth still an inch away from my hand and said, "You smell delicious."Alec laughed as he was ripped away from me and stumbled several feet back by a growli
DEXI watched her sleep for far longer than I should have. Then again, several things had happened over the past twenty-four hours that never should have.When I woke up, I couldn't find it in me to leave the room right away.Ember had been curled up in a ball under the duvet. Her curly red hair was
EPILOGUE “You’re late,” Cole grumbled as I raced through the trees, unable to wipe the smile from my face. I had anticipated the worst when I first turned to the Fae to train me on my magic, but the tension melted away after a couple of sessions. The more I got to know my great aunt… well, the
His heart was too fast for my liking, and I knew this upset him more than he would admit. “I’ll come home to you. I promise. It’s only for a few days to start my training.” I pressed a long kiss to his chest before wrapping my arms around his waist. “When have I ever not chosen you?” From the be
“Today, one of our pack members, the ringleader of this group, was killed during an attempt at taking my life. Before she died, I was able to extract a list of names from her. I have the names of everyone she has been working with, and I want to assure all of you now that I will do everything necess
EMBER I was in shock, stunned by what I had done and how easily the darkness had taken over. Once the guards had rushed in and moved between me and Jensen, I fell to my knees. Dex had run for me, not caring about anything else in his hurry to ensure my safety. His touch brought me back, his arms
EMBER I gasped as Dex crashed into me, the impact sending me to the floor. His warm body was on top of mine, shielding me from her attack, and I cried out as the heavy metal of a chain hit the top of my head before Dex was pulled away. My hand instinctively flew to my hairline, covering the stin
“And you thought the best solution would be to make everyone think Dex had done it?” Ember asked, disbelief thick in her tone. “He was starting to wake up, and it was my only choice. I grabbed a handful of the dirt beneath him that he had been bleeding on and sprinkled it around her.” Jensen’s voi
“Dex! You have to believe me! Jensen is lying! He is behind all of this!” Caroline walked forward until the chain stopped her, rubbing her throat as she flashed her wide, puppy-dog eyes. “She’s been blackmailing me,” Jensen explained. Caroline pulled her leg back before kicking forward again. Wh
DEX “Clear the room.” I snapped, and the guards made their way to the door. I knew they would find themselves on the other side of the double-sided glass wall where Nolan, Alec, and Thea were sure to be watching. It wouldn’t surprise me if other pack members heard about their Beta being interroga
“How could you do this to Paige?” Caroline screamed, “She is rolling in her grave knowing that you betrayed her with a Fae!” “That is enough, Caroline.” Dex snapped, but the woman didn’t hear him. She knew she was getting to him, and I didn’t know how to calm him without stepping out of line. He di