I need a moment to fully understand what Caleb is saying, because there’s no way he could mean what I think he means. He can’t possibly be planning to go look for Samuel himself! Yet, as he looks at me, I can clearly see the fiery determination in his eyes. “If the Council needs proof before they
“So teach me. Quickly. Before I go.” “There’s no time. You just have to let me come with you.” “I refuse it. You will not endanger yourself.” He crosses his arms and half turns from me, signaling this is the end of the discussion. Annoyance prickles my skin. I refuse to be dismissed in such a man
Against his better judgement, Caleb follows his mother Kira to her guest room. He’s still not fully comfortable around her. He hasn’t decided if he believes what she’s said about not knowing what Caleb’s father was up to with plotting Evan’s death. But, since he might not return from this mission
Since we didn’t know who we could fully trust, Caleb and I only told a few people that we were going on a trip to clear our heads. Even then, the only people who knew exactly what we are up to are Bethany and one of Caleb’s advisors, who was adamantly against it but knew he couldn’t stop Caleb once
Travelling with Scott and Wade, we drive for a while, but as night falls, Scott pulls the car into a motel along the highway. “Rebels patrol this area,” he explains. “We’ll draw too much suspicion driving straight through the night.” No one argues, so we rent two rooms for the night. Wade and Sco
Surely the news station must be mistaken. There’s no way Caleb could be having a wedding in two weeks and I didn’t know about it. Even if he himself didn’t tell me, Bethany would have. The servants and slaves know everything that goes on in the palace, and Bethany wouldn’t keep a secret like this fr
“I’m going to bed,” I say. “Good,” he snaps. “You should have done so already instead of making trouble for us both.” “You should have told me about the wedding,” I reply. Lifting the covers, I slide underneath them. “I don’t have to tell you anything,” he says. “You are my consort, not my wife.”
After two days, I’m beginning to feel stir-crazy. I’ve opened up more to Wade and Scott, talking to them more openly than before. But Caleb is the man I love. Sitting beside him in the backseat but not communicating with him at all is starting to upset me. Time is precious, and I don’t really want
A growl rumbles from the back of Caleb’s throat. With his arm wrapped firmly around me, he leads me the rest of the way down the stairs where we approach Gladys directly.“Ah, the guests of the hour,” Gladys says with a humored smirk. “Please, make yourselves at home. Do the rounds, meet the other g
Bethany, in shock over what she was hearing, emitted a tiny gasp. Though she covered her mouth in an instant, it was unfortunately enough of a sound to draw the attention of Gladys and the butler in the kitchen.“What was that?” the butler says, just as Gladys calls out, “Who’s there?”Bethany, real
“You’ve cast aside your harem, denied a bond with a very nice werewolf Annabelle… You’ve thrown every other perfectly acceptable wolf woman to the side… All so that you can stay with a human?”As she lectures, I freeze a little. I didn’t realize this is such a point of contention. I’d thought Caleb
The next morning, we receive an invitation from Gladys to accompany her for a walk in the gardens while the ballroom is being prepared for the gala. As we need to gather information anyway, and can’t do that tucked away in our room, we decide to take her up on the offer.The gardens are tucked behin
“This was more than a mere slight,” I snap. “Your butler shot the King!”Gladys gives me a vague sort of look, like she’s not apologetic or sympathetic at all.Caleb wraps his arm around me, placing his hand on the small of my back.“It’s alright, Harper,” Caleb says. Though he has been more calm th
The loud pop of a gunshot makes me jump. Unfortunately, I’m very familiar with that sound, from far too many close encounters at the palace.I look toward the door. Caleb still isn’t back yet.“Wait!” Cameron calls. Stepping toward us, his hand is raised. “It’s too dangerous!”I don’t have time to w
As Bethany talk, I learn more about her than I ever have before. It makes me feel like a truly awful friend. Bethany has stood by me through thick and thin, yet I still knew so little about her. I’m determined to rectify this oversight, and dive into her life here and now as much as I can.Yet, whil
Holding the note, I moved toward the bed and sat down on the edge. Caleb, finished with his shower, comes out of the shower looking relaxed as can be. The moment he sees me perched on the bed, he tenses again.“What happened? What’s going on?” he asks, his voice all business.I hold up the small not
The stare-off continues for an uncomfortably long amount of time. Around us, I see Gladys’s servants take notice, and my own worry sets in. If this continues, will they attack Caleb? Is Caleb willing to go to war to keep me safe and by his side?I fear I already know the answer to that.Yet, before