LOGINOh, he would knock, no doubt. He seemed like the posh, well-mannered type. The boring, peaceful sound of silence must have dragged me into sleep. Dawn's light woke me up with a start. My eyes moved straight to the door. No sign of break-in. I was alone in the room. A part of me expected to find
Penny listened to the Luna with kin interest, her lips parted slightly. Kevin decided he hated the nursing job too. Because she could run into her former customers while in the medical house. His gut settled down a bit as the Luna went on with other suggestions. "If you don't like that, there's
Kevin Kevin waited by the shrub far from the mansion until he was sure that Tessa and Richard had left the building. Penny was in there too. He'd called the reception earlier, and they confirmed that she had arrived. He had been mildly shocked that she didn't refuse this meeting. Her tone was
Richard POV For the next few seconds, Alpha Jet looked like he was staring at a ghost. Then, the color gradually returned to his face as he recovered, though he didn't look away from Tessa. Raven. That's what he just called her. Clearly, he had her mixed up with someone else. But that didn't give
Later that morning, Richard and I walked into the Chamber of Oaths where the Alpha and his family were already waiting. The candles of various colors gave sufficient light to the vast room. The smell of incense and beeswax filled the vast space. Richard led me to stand before the Alpha and his he
Tessa POV I opened my eyes to the sunlight dripping into the vast bedchamber through the curtains. It was the morning after my release. As I came awake gradually, I started to think that I dreamt the events of the last few days. That Richard Wolfe was not my fated mate. Last night was just a swee
Nick smiled inwardly. I felt his pride as I spoke and it boosted my confidence. I could feel Elise's eyes on me too. The older Alpha's eyes grew hard from annoyance. He did expected me to lower my head like an omega. Fixing his face quickly, he smiled as his eyes held mine. "Tell me what you heard
Sara POV Avery's eyes were on us as Nick began to slow the car. "Nick, I don't think he's following us. Maybe he's here to see the Luna," I said. "And why the hell is he wearing my clothes?" He stopped the car with Avery only a few yards away. How could the sergeant possibly lay hands on his cl
Nick POV "Avery is not your enemy, Nick," Sara said softly. "He's your brother." I wasn't referring to the sergeant when I said possible enemy. But it's a good thing she thought I was. It meant her mind was off our visitor now. "I guess you're right. He's not an enemy," I replied with a shrug.
It was past 11 PM when Nick pulled into our driveway. Shadows moved among the trees beyond our house. They were his warriors. I felt him scanning the place and mindlinking the guards as we got out of the car. Moments later, we entered the humble living room. Lorenzo and Janice rose to their feet







