He seemed to either sense my anger or was just tired of me standing there while he was trying to work because Dex sighed and leaned back in his chair as he looked up at me. He lifted one eyebrow in question as I pursed my lips at him."Good morning, Ember," Dex said, and as I tapped my foot with irr
EMBER I returned to our bedroom to see if I had any other shoes that would go with my dress. When I came up short, I cursed myself for not buying more clothes when I went out with Thea. Things were still tense between us. She was suspicious of Dex and my relationship, which was understandable sin
"Dex is busy," I said before walking toward the dining room, holding his gaze as I passed him. Unable to resist, I narrowed my eyes at him. "Your collar is crooked." His gaze softened, and I could see he was trying not to laugh, but he pulled free of Caroline's grip and followed after me. It was e
DEX I barely recognized her. Ember strode out of the room like she owned the place and had just lit the match that would burn it down. Where did the quiet, scared woman I brought here a week ago go? My hand gripped the chair's wooden back tightly as I tried to push down my wolf. He was excited b
"I was wondering when you were going to show up!" Jasper said before reaching over to the table and pulling a basket of rolls toward him as he lowered his voice. "Make sure you take your roll from this basket. Molly said these ones were just made this morning for me. The rest are from yesterday." E
DEXThe glass in my hand warmed as I sat at the kitchen island, sipping scotch. I refused to return to the bedroom until I knew Ember was fast asleep.My thoughts were too twisted for me to deal with any serious conversations with her right now. I was attracted to her but knew I shouldn't be. I didn
I glared at her quickly, but she didn't move. She just kept speaking."I know she is your second-chance mate, but I bet there is a reason she wasn't your first. From what I have seen, the two of you are polar opposites, and you don't seem happy or comfortable around her." Caroline lifted her head to
EMBER Dex was fast asleep on the floor when I woke up the following day, and I smirked when I saw him. Whatever this was… I was winning. He may have me here against my will, and he may own me, but he was losing this battle. I stood from the bed, walked past him, and watched him tense as he woke u