Artemisia The dripping sound gets me to open my eyes groggily. My eyelids feel heavy, just like I slept for a thousand years and my body wasn't ready to wake up yet. Sitting up, I hug myself instinctively as I look around in the shadowy cave. It seems to be made out of red stones and I shudder as
“Come on, Ms. Confidence.” He stands up, walking towards me. Reaching over the narrow river, he grabs me effortlessly, lifting me over the streaming fire to set me down gently on his side. We stand there for a second, looking at each other until I tear myself off his gaze. “What were you doing here
Logan I jolt awake as an ear-piercing scream shatters the silence. Artemisia is clawing onto the bed sheets as Matthew is already leaning over her, trying to calm her down. “Baby, what’s wrong?” I ask her, trying to take her face into my hands but as soon as I touch her she screams again. Fuck.
Artemisia I wake up feeling like I got hit by a bus running at full speed. Peeling my eyes open, I think I must be hallucinating as his mouth-watering scent invades my senses. Turning in his strong arms, I find myself in the embrace of Fynn, who is still sleeping peacefully. I rub my eyes, thinki
Artemisia My plans of accepting the job offer of Mr. Davies get disrupted as I help organise the ball along with Cayden as well as the excursion with the pups. I hum as Logan’s confession keeps me in a good mood, and I actually look forward to going to the ball with Fynn, even if it means that it
Artemisia “Missy?” I stop biting the nail of my thumb as Astrid calls me, tearing me out of my thoughts. “Huh?” “Are you alright, dear?” She asks me as she leans into my line of sight. I realise where I am, looking around me lost as I look for my files. “Yeah, yeah. Sorry. I was pensive because
“Perfect!” Gregorius claps his hands before he shakes me by grabbing my shoulders. “Good job, Ms. Beta.” I smile, trying to keep my balance. “Thank you!” He nods happily, before walking out and Fynn is about to follow him as I step aside, wondering what the hell got into me. “Fynn!” I call out a
Artemisia He growls annoyed, even if it nearly seems like he is trying to cover a purr. I giggle as I step out of the hut. “Now, if you could mind-link Logan or Matthew, I would need someone carrying me for real.” He rolls his eyes as he closes the door behind us, and I’m just waiting for his eye
“How bad is it?” I ask lowly, and he tilts his head, caressing my head as he flashes me an encouraging smile. “It’s all good. You got burned pretty badly, but it will soon be better. Your wolf is doing a great job.” I sigh, closing my eyes as I feel tired. “I feel a lot better already.” “That’s g
Emma My body floats in the jelly-like water again, and I fill my lungs with a deep breath before I open my eyes again to focus them on the dark ceiling. Like the last time, the flickering lights aren’t enough to enlighten the room, and I sigh exhausted as I feel my wounds close with a sizzling se
Ace - Five Years Ago “We have to stop,” Emma whispers as soon as I break the kiss, only to claim her lips again. “We will get caught.” I chuckle, biting into her lip, making her mewl lowly. “Only if you keep talking.” “I’m serious, Ace. If they find us here we will hear it until the end of our da
Emma My heart pounds against my rib cage as I try to keep my breathing steady. I’m frozen to my spot as I stare up at him. “Mate.” Jax’s rough voice vibrates through me, making goosebumps rise on my skin. “You called for me?” I’m only able to shake my head slightly, my body shivering as if I had
“Sorry, I had to mix a new ointment as the one I had prepared was gone.” I try to sit up slowly as she halts in her tracks, sniffing the air, and closes the door behind her. “Don’t let them sneak into your room without taking responsibility for wanting to be with you. They got that from their fath
Emma I open my eyes feeling like I’m lying in gelatine. My sight slowly focuses, landing on Aunty Artemisia. She is smiling, her hands tucked flatly under her head. “Good Morning.” “Good morning,” I say with a raspy voice. She exhales, keeping her voice low. “Kai asked me to check on you, and I
My heart starts racing, my air getting cut by the lump forming in my throat. “Wait. My old quarters?” “No, Kai’s quarter,” he answers dryly, pushing the door open. “This is where you will be staying during your mission.”I laugh awkwardly, shaking my head at how he says the word ‘mission’ with a sn
Ace Cayden scoots forward, sitting on the edge of his seat. “So, how will this work? Kai told me you have become the head warrior of the Royal Army. That’s a remarkable achievement to accomplish in just five years. I’m very proud of you, even if I still hope that you will be coming back.” Well, ho
‘We will never bring her back. I’ll eat your heart from the inside if you even think about doing that.’ “What threats, Ace?” His tone is cold, and I know that they see me as brainwashed, but it’s so easy for them to watch it all from the outside without having to feel anything more than just pity.