“No harm done. I just wanted to ensure you were well.” Burke lifted his gaze to meet that of Kenneth’s. “It’s nice to see you, Alpha,” he said, meeting the alpha's hand for a handshake. “I see you’ve met my fiancee.”He was still a bit awkward about the ruse, admittedly, but I didn’t need a perfect
“It… it was supposed to be a secret,” I answered, as if I needed to justify myself to him.I felt hot with embarrassment, once again finding myself stuck under someone’s beaming spotlight as they scrutinized my every move and decision. Still, I forced myself to hold his gaze. I would not show any mo
MAEVE POVHe’s here.He’s finally here…It had only been perhaps four hours since we’d last seen each other, and it felt like coming home after being days apart.Xaden was with me again, and everyone else around me ceased to matter in the split second our eyes met.His dark hair looked ever so sligh
“Please, don’t pay me any mind, I was just becoming acquainted with Alpha Burton’s daughter,” he said, gesturing to me before he cut himself off with an awkward sort of chuckle, cocking his head to the side. “Well… I suppose I can’t quite call her that anymore.”I could practically feel Xaden’s irri
At that, Xaden managed something of a smile. “Of course. This is your first lunar banquet, and you deserve to experience the best of everything.”“Why don’t we show her the best places to watch the fireworks?” Burke suggested lightheartedly as I reluctantly let my hands fall to my sides. It seemed h
THIRD PERSON POVTonight was meant to be a night of celebration across the Werewolf Kingdom, and it was for many of the packs and their citizens.In Moonstone, however, there were a few unhappy souls whose joy couldn’t be bought with delicious food and lively music.And so, what should’ve been a lav
“Ah, yes!” Edwina chirped. “We particularly enjoy the fireworks displays. When my pups were younger, they used to love to sneak onto the roof of our packhouse to watch from afar. It’s strange to see your skies so empty this month.”It was true.In recent years, Moonstone had become somewhat renowned
“I’d rather not talk about that,” Victoria said stiffly, making the two women exchange a surprised glance. “Not when she—”“Why, hello, ladies!”The sudden voice of her mate exclaimed from beyond the far archway, forcing her two guests to whirl around to face him as he rushed forward to exchange gre