Jade's pov Seeing me approaching her, Adeline asked if her dad was alright. Sitting beside her, I told her that he was. “Did he mention anything about Mister Hawkins?” Side-eyeing her and seeing the concern in her eyes I shook my head. “We didn't discuss him, only Daniel,” I explained, and she lowered her eyes. “Come have a sandwich!” Gabby announced across the space. Grabbing Adeline’s hand, I told her to eat the meat from inside the bread, and she eyed me oddly. “I'm not hungry any longer; my mate's blood has sated my stomach," she informed me softly. “That's okay sweetie, just join us then,” I replied as we headed to the pair sitting at a small table. We sat with Monica and Gabby who was handing out sandwiches. Clearing her throat my daughter glanced around at the other two and said,” How do I get Mister Hawkins's attention? I assume that you all have experience with the opposite sex.” Gabby pointed directly at Monica and continued gesturing toward her un
Jade's pov Feeling elated to be once again standing in the hallway of our house I pulled on Conri and asked him what happened to Jaxon. He pinched his mouth and shuddered. “That Gideon Lander fella took the head from the snake, so to say, and ended the uprising rather quickly. I thought for certain that your dad was going to get him, but after getting injured, Gideon broke loose and fought with him. He ripped off his head eventually. Jaxon put up one helluva fight. After his head was removed, the remainder of the packs began to surrender, and Donovan came up with a satisfactory contract for the head individuals to sign,” he explained. Giving him a disgusted look I said, “That sounds revolting.” Chuckling he agreed. “Can't think of anything else more distasteful,” he smiled and nuzzled my neck. “I'm going to let Adeline stay in your old room in my suite, Jade, to give you two some alone time,” Monica announced, and I peeked over at her standing with my daughter. Donovan
Adeline's pov Side-eyeing Donovan Hawkins, I watched him place two huge steaks onto his plate and tear into the top one, holding it with his fingers. “My Goddess sir! Where are your manners, on hiatus with your cheery disposition,” I growled sourly. “She has a valid point, Donny,” my grandfather snickered across the table. Dropping the meat Donovan whisked up his napkin and blotted at the meat juices on his chiseled chin. “I haven't had a filling meal in several days and am famished. After I eat the first cut of meat my manners will return,” he hissed at all of us gawking at him. Lowering my eyes I shook my head and used my utensils to cut the meat on my plate. Piercing a succulent piece, I presented it to him and popped it into my mouth. “It's not that difficult to restrain your savagery, sir. I haven't eaten since drinking from your wrist and am behaving appropriately,” I asserted and watched his red-tinged yellow eyes narrow at me. Wiping his hands on his thighs h
Adeline's pov Heading easily to the place we had practiced at earlier in the day I stepped cautiously into the clearing and studied the space. Sniffing the air, I scented Mister Hawkins's delicious scent and knew he was there, somewhere hidden from my eyes. “I can smell you, sir. I'm still a Lycan, I muttered and stepped further away from the tree line. “He's going to prove his point of you not being safe out here by yourself and attempt to attack,” Zoya informed me, and I huffed in annoyance. Focusing on my hearing, I listened for the slightest breath, step, or heartbeat and gritted my teeth to get nothing but crickets. “Alright Donovan, you proved your point,” I shouted out and kicked the ground at my feet. In the blink of an eye, the man's cold hands were wrapped around me from the back, and I vanished only to reappear with my bent arm around his neck and my body pressed against his broad back. “Ha! Got you, sir,” I giggled playfully and leaned up to look at his pro
Chapter 61 Adeline's pov Yawning, I stood, dressed in a lovely black ball gown, while Gabby and Monica started taking in the waist with pins. “Should I lower the neckline to show a little cleavage?” Looking at my grandmother I told her that I didn't care. “Do whatever you feel is appropriate,” I muttered. “Well, dear, you should flaunt what you got,” she chirped. Reluctantly, I agreed, and soon they were both working simultaneously with sticking pins at my sides. “How long is this going to take,” I inquired. Not long we just need to sew the alterations. Balking, I gritted my molars and vanished, reappearing as the gown crumpled to the floor with pins sticking out all over it. “There, you can finish it without me,” I snickered at the look they both gave me as I hurried to grab my clothes. Feeling a bit drained I held the door handle while I got back to sorts. “You need blood you haven't had any since Donovan’s wrist,” Zoya warned me in concern. Feeling my forehead I notic
Adeline's pov Donovan’s eyes met mine, and he said,” I hope you like it, princess. You mentioned that I did lovely woodwork, and I, um, guess I got carried away.” Grinning at him I went to stand before the statue of myself and glanced at my grandfather. “Give us a moment alone please,” I murmured to him. Daniel gave me a nervous laugh and told Donovan that he had to go practice with his dancing. “I'm a bit heavy-footed and thought I should practice since it's been ages since I turned around a ballroom floor with a lovely lass,” he announced and scurried back toward the house. “I can't dance either,” I said in a panic and looked at Donovan. “Would you teach me,” I asked him. Crossing his arms his brow furrowed. “Do you plan on dancing,” he quizzed me, and I huffed. “It's MY introduction ball so I imagine that I will be asked to dance,” I retorted. “No!” He asserted and I turned to stand before him. “What do you mean by that, sir?!” Stepping closer to me so I c
Adeline's pov Going to my grandma's suite, I found my mom with my grandma and Gabby. I was able to tell them all what had happened, and when I finished, they were looking at me in disappointment. “You sent your mate off to a situation where he could be killed, My Goddess child, I didn't think you were so callously selfish,” my mom said sadly. Monica just shook her head and continued poking her sewing needle into the black ball gown I would wear. Feeling deflated I wrung my hands together and lowered my eyes. “I didn't think of the possibility of him being killed; I mean, he is a member of the Moon Council and taking Grandpa with him,” I stated just as Daniel entered the room and eyed us oddly. “Have you seen Donovan? I can't find him anywhere,” he huffed and I hissed a worrisome, “OH NO!” Daniel sighed, “Would anyone care to fill me in on what is going on?” “Mister Hawkins left to take care of that Neville bastard so he and your grandchild can be mates in peace,” Monica
Jade's pov Seeing my daughter vanish I clenched my fists and growled sourly. Glaring at Monica laughing I shook my head. “What if she doesn't return for her ball? We will appear foolish to the other families,” I groaned. Waving my concern away, Monica snickered. “To hell with what those pompous assholes think. We are hunky dory and that's what is important! Now calm down so you don't harm yourself or my grand pups. Has your Lycan told you what you're having yet?” she asked softly. “Elina told me it's too soon to know for certain yet, um, do you think Adeline will conceive? I don't want to be a grandma yet,” I pouted and she chuckled. “No, dear, vampires can't breed until they are in their fifties, so you can rest easy. She's got several years to go yet," she answered, and I exhaled deeply. Conri knocked on the door before sticking his head into the room. “There's a report of a snowstorm heading this way. It might stop our ball guests from arriving in time,” he said w