EMBER “I can do that,” I whispered as he pulled out of me and lowered my leg to the ground slowly. Dex nodded and pulled me against his chest, reaching around me to grab the shampoo before rubbing it into my hair. “What are you doing?” I asked, my hands landing on his sides to keep myself stead
Dex kissed me once more, holding me close with my legs wrapped around his waist as he lowered me to the bed. Letting my feet rest on the bed, I pushed up, grinding against his length. “You’re so wet!” Dex groaned with pleasure as he broke our kiss and dropped his head to my collar. His tongue slid
DEX The sound of slow clapping as I entered the kitchen with Ember by my side made me smile involuntarily, even though I tried my hardest to hide it. “Atta boy!” Alec called out, looking as gleeful as ever, but my eyes locked on Cole. He was sitting next to Alec, looking like death had chewed him
When I heard Marcy had been fired from the diner for showing Ember, a Fae, kindness by giving her a free pie, I immediately approved her request to become an apprentice to the pack doctor. Teenager or not, the kid had ambition, and while others in the pack were closed-minded and didn’t want anything
EMBER I bit back a laugh as Alec caught my eye. He waved toward his chin, signaling me to lift mine before he strutted into the dungeon like it was a runway. “The hell?” Dex mumbled before shaking his head in amusement. “Never seen him walk like that before.” Dex had warned me that he wanted m
Dex shrugged. “Humor me.” Her lips pressed together as she debated it but eventually stuck her hands through the bars for the guard to put the shackles on her wrists. “You’re right. It would be better if you and I went somewhere alone to talk.” Alone? I wanted to laugh at her delusional thought
“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
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
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