I reach for one if the papers and look at the writing. I see the draft for a law for Humans and Wolves and Lycans to coexist without discrimination."That's one of our first streaks of genius that doesn't seem to be happening again," Ares says dryly. "I mean, I think it's good," I say, and when the
Valeria’s POVMy heart drops when Rona says that, but I suppose it shouldn’t be a problem anymore. I know that it’s all part of the agreement.But still, the awkwardness in the room is almost palpable. Rona is waiting and so are her cronies. Ares looks confused and Heather is forcing herself to be c
The gates open as though on cue, and Nikolai meets me. We pass a quick look and I see his face go red. For a moment I thought it’s because of the awkward call again, but then I realize that it’s because Beta Sierra is right beside him.“The Lycan King and his… Beta,” I say, almost saying Luna. I poi
Valeria’s POVPanic grips my throat. I start to say something but it seems that my voice has left me. I don’t even feel like I have proper thoughts running through my mind. All I can think about is how the Humans are going to attack Nikolai, and I would not be able to do anything about it….I look a
“This is not good,” Sierra mutters as she strokes Nikolai’s fur. “This hasn’t happened in a long while.”“I think the screams of the people might have triggered him and made him think that we were being attacked or punished,” I whisper, looking into Nikolai’s eyes. “You’re safe with us. The humans a
Ares’s POV“We’re completely and utterly stuck,” Heather says as we both stare at the paper on the table, which still contains one thing, one law that we have to work on. “This is hopeless.”I don’t want to agree with her. In fact, I have been squeezing my brain dry for the past hours trying to add
Besides, I have time. Perhaps Valeria isn’t home yet, and I can pop into the lab and see what it is that Tonya doesn’t want me to know. Something about the whole situation makes me think that she believes she’s so slick too.Both anger and irritation are running through my chest as I text Valeria ab
Ares’s POVTo say that I was surprised would be an understatement. I feel like I just received an electric shock down my spine, zapping me with so much energy that I lose track of anything happening for a moment.Did Frank just say that Tonya is his mate?I mean, these things are expected. Usually,
“We’ll see,” is all I manage to say, then I promptly end the mind-link with Heather.Before I can even tell Frank to go, he already takes initiative. He starts to drive into the neighborhood, stopping in front of the lab and getting out of the car at the same time that I climb out. His fists are cle
“You don’t have to come forward and be public about your existence like we are,” I declare. I have to admit, I had no idea about that clause in the treaty. But then again, Nikolai and Ares should have known. If we were indeed doing something we shouldn’t then they should have spoken up about it. “We
Valeria’s POVI’m rooted in my spot, staring at the man in front of me. But at this point I suppose I should stop calling him a man, because he’s so far from that.Everything about him screams something else. Even though my heart rate has slowed down I still feel like I can’t move. I just watch as h
“No, mommy.” Edith shakes her head. “He just looked at me. And when I stopped playing, he left. I’m just scared that he’s there watching me again. I really want to play but I’m worried about him. What if I go out there and he’s watching me again? What do I do?”I can’t stand to see her this scared w
Valeria’s POV“Mommy, can I stay with you for a while?” Edith asks as I drop her and Emmett back to school. She holds my hand as we approach the building, and even though I hold her back reassuringly, I have to admit that I’m curious about this sudden shy behavior.“What’s going on?” Emmett asks. “D
My vice mayor has conducted some meetings with the delegates of important groups in the city while I was gone, and he compiled everything into papers. I read the papers all morning and finally come up with laws that bind the Lycan and Human world together.The new laws are similar to the initial one
Ares’s POV“I don't know what happened,” Vincent says as soon as we're gathered in my study, including Heather and Valeria. “I don't know how he managed to do it. But his hearing is next week and I heard that the judge is considering setting him free on a bail.”I stare at the back wall, still tryin
“It’s not like that, Ares,” I say, but he just turns away from me. I feel guilty for shooting down his feelings but I have no choice. It just feels too absurd for me. I recognize that I might be in denial, but I don’t think Gianna has enough power to sway the Vampire Kingdom into doing her bidding.
Valeria’s POVI whip around to face Lavinia. But of course, she just rolls her eyes like this is some senseless babble. “You better keep your mate in check. I can’t have him wreaking havoc like this.”“What did you do?” I demand at her, but she just waves her hand airily.“You should ask him what he