He blinks once, I think shocked.“I’m serious,” I say, squeezing his hand, holding his gaze. “I’ve had time to think in here – time is the only thing I have – and when I get home? You’re the only mate I want. I don’t want Gabriel – and I don’t want Luca, okay? I just want you. Me and you – and that’
Jackson kisses me softly through the bars of my little Atalaxian cage. I lean my full weight against them, letting my hand slip up over Jackson’s stubbled cheek and then back into his hair.He pulls away, snarling a little, both for want of me and, well –“I hate these fucking bars,” he growls, glan
“Oh, just be quiet and let me concentrate.”Jesse does as he’s bid, only grumbling a little. Because they’ve been here for hours, and while the blob at the center has shifted a couple of times, there’s no way to really know if it’s people or…something else. Either way, it seems thoroughly encaged, s
Midnight, snarling, suddenly appears before Jesse in his path. “You stop,” she growls, a hand held out towards him. “You stop right now –“Jesse just gives her a look like she’s insane and dodges around her, picking up speed as Jackson calls out his name and starts to run for him in turn. Laughing,
I land back in my bed happier than I’ve ever been in Atalaxia. Because I have a plan now, and my big sweet mate waiting for me on the other side. Yes, by this time tomorrow hopefully we’ll all be out of this and I’ll be on my way home.Humming, I hope out of bed and move into the bathroom to take a
He smirks at me. “And why on earth would I agree to negotiate with you? I have you completely under my thumb.”I straighten my shoulders a little, pretending that it takes a bit of courage to do so. “You wish me docile, don’t you, Gabriel? I can continue to make this hard or…” I shrug. “It could be
Gabriel’s breath hitches and he stands straight as I roughly push myself away from him, taking a step back, wiping my cyanide-coated fingertips against the fabric of the apron. “Thanks for providing me a room with so many beauty supplies,” I say, quite casual, as his breath starts to come short. “Th
“Why are they searching for the murderer?” I ask, my face twisted in confusion. “It’s very obviously Gabriel –““Ariel!” Ben breathes, putting his hands on my shoulders and giving me a little shake. “When I say chaos I mean chaos – are you aware that the protective magic all over the castle has just