Novels by Jaylynn Maria

Niko POV:I sat in my car down the street from Justice's house, feeling a mix of frustration and concern after the whole day. I don't know what it is about this girl, but she's getting to me. Sometimes, in a good way, and sometimes, in a bad way. I immediately went straight to her house when she called about Pixel. The dumbass wouldn't answer his phone when I called him, so what happened next was on him. Justice has no idea what all I do, and I plan to keep it that way. But I couldn't believe how ungrateful she was.She had the nerve to talk to me the way she did in her driveway. It was everything I had not to teach her a lesson. My wolf is the main one wanting her, though she almost tried his patience too. I've been told I have an anger issue, but that's not how I see it. I have zero patience for disobedience. I have zero patience for bullshit. As an alpha wolf, I don't believe in backing down in any way. It doesn't matter what the situation is...What I say goes, and I have the stren

Justice POV:My heart started racing at her words. She's his girlfriend? Really? The ache forming in my chest was a new sensation for me. I should have just thanked him for the ride the first day and left it at that. Why'd I have to keep going with him? I didn't need him. My eyes began to burn with unshed tears the more she talked, and I felt exposed in my pain."So what about two nights ago?" she continued, narrowing her eyes at Niko. "I know you didn't forget. The way you bent me over the kitchen table," her voice softened as she stepped toward him.I could feel him tense behind me; his chest rumbled in an almost feral way. I didn't need to hear any more about their...activities. Without another thought, I turned and left the boutique and the three of them standing there. My legs moved on their own, carrying me away from the boutique and the chaos behind me. I wiped the tears quickly, feeling a strange mix of relief and despair, heading home alone-the way it was meant to be all alo

Justice POV:As we entered the boutique, I couldn't hide my giddiness. I hadn't been shopping in...well, a long time. And one of these stores? Since my dad passed away. I immediately started browsing around. The number of dresses they had on display was incredible. They seemed to have a little bit of everything. Long, sequenced formal gowns with open backs and slits up to the thigh, all the way to adorable and simple summer dresses. It seemed they had everything you could possibly want in this store. A soft silver shimmer caught my eye, and I quickly walked over to the rack that was nestled in the back corner. It sat there as if forgotten. No spotlights shining on it, no mannequins strategically placed to showcase the style. I pulled the long-sleeve dress from the rack and held it up to admire it. "Can I help you?" a squeaky voice pierced the silence. I turned, a smile on my face, excited to try this dress on. "Yes," I told her cheerfully, "I would like to try this dress on, please

Justice POV:He was my hero, until he opened his mouth. He was usually so smart and kind when he spoke, but not this time. I know my belongings don't cost much, and most people would discard them as trash, but they were mine, and it was all I had left. If I left with the front door the way it is, there would be nothing left when I returned. That's just the type of neighborhood this was. And leave Pixel here? No, not happening. I was terrified of that man, but I also didn't want to leave him in my home. Niko, the man who had shown his wealth for the first time today, was someone I had grown fond of. A part of me hoped we could develop a relationship. But I will never be with someone who looks down on people with low incomes. I could never do that. But maybe he didn't mean it like that, I thought to myself. I mean, he did have to rush over here and save my ass once again. He just knocked out a man that most people fear. If that were me, I would probably be in a bad mood too. But does

Niko POV:Pixel. That brute of a human. In all fairness, he had no idea that Justice was mine, but he would know soon enough. The need for blood was intense as I raced to her house. I tried calling the idiot a few times, but unfortunately for him, he didn't answer. Oh well, guess he'll have to learn the hard way. And I love teaching lessons the hard way. The only downfall was that this situation wasn't happening at night. Either way, this should be a fun experience; at least for me, it would be. I pulled up to the shack, and Pixel's car was still parked halfway in the drive. I tilted my head slightly, listening to the chaos he was causing inside the house. Calmly, I made my way to the door. A calm that even had me a little worried for his safety. My wolf was on edge at the sight of the wood splintered and the door hanging from the hinges. That is unnecessary, I thought as I continued through the house. I followed the sound of his banging and empty threats straight into Justice's bed

Justice POV:The sun was coming up as I opened my eyes and stretched out. My worn blanket was tucked around me, and somehow I managed to smile as I thought of Niko tucking me in last night. I had allowed myself to break down after he left the room, my eyes still slightly swollen this morning from the tears I cried last night. I promised myself as I fell asleep that I would allow myself the one night to let go, and then I would suck it up and move on the best I could. My mother would not be happy with me if I lay around and let grief overrun me. She was a lot of things, but one thing she did do was make sure I was strong, and I refuse to let my life go. I would finish school, attend college, and leave this town. No matter what challenges come up, I will not be stuck here. I would make sure my mother and father were proud of me.Suddenly, a loud banging filled my small home, causing me to jump. I stayed frozen in place as I tried to figure out who it could be this early. I waited, liste