“Speak, baby. Tell me you’re okay.” Dex begged, but the creature tightened its hold on me, wrapping around my chest.A low groan left my lips as I heard Nolan screaming for Dex to get out of the lagoon. I wanted to tell him that we both needed to get out, that something wasn’t right, but I couldn’t
DEX“No!” I screamed, diving under the water as I reached for her. Only the crystal clear water had turned foggy, and I could no longer see or feel her.Several pairs of hands pulled at me, but I kept swimming until they left me no choice but to surface. The guards hauled me back, one on each arm,
“Shadow magic is not a gift,” Queen Willow hummed, sounding bothered by the announcement. “It is a temptation… dark magic only to be used in emergencies.” “Yet, you have been playing with dark magic whenever you want, teleporting through the shadowland even.” I waved my head over my shoulder at her
EMBERThe magic in the water caressed me, touching and pulling at me, demanding that I let it in.I hated it. ‘Come on, Ember. Wake up!’ I thought to myself, trying to work up the energy to return to the real world… to return to Dex. I could still feel his mark on my neck. The tingling of his touc
“What is this?” I whispered, looking at the pristine room around me decorated in creme and gold. Something heavy moved on my head as I spun around, and I released my dress, grabbing the object before it could hit the floor. My back stiffened when my fingers connected with metal and gems. A crown.
“They aren’t my kids,” I whispered as if scared the two girls down the hall would hear me. “They aren’t mine. This isn't my home." My head shook back and forth, and I stepped back to pull away from Kade, but he followed me. “Ember,” He started, but the feeling in my gut grew stronger. I knew it wa
DEXMy breathing caught as I watched her body lift out of the water, floating above it as if the Goddess herself were calling Ember back to the veil. Whatever the judgment was, I didn’t like it. “Is this normal?” I wasn’t asking anyone in particular but when there was no response, I glanced at the
“Don’t bother. She’s going home with me.” I announced, holding my arms out to catch Ember as she tried to stand. Her wolf has been dormant for so long that it would take some time for her to build back up her strength, and I would be there to support her every step of the way. “She needs to be seen
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