LOGINThen I see something I wasn’t expecting to see today: the Alpha Prince and his brother arriving for the show.I reach over to get Sebastian’s attention, pointing to the werewolves we weren’t expecting. Sebastian curses, then looks up at the scarf wrapped around the lower half of my face, just like i
NatashaI try to relax into the trunk of the tree, but it’s hard to truly relax when I’m on a branch high up enough that a fall could kill me.“You have to sleep, Natasha. If you’re too tired to keep your eyes open tomorrow, you’re useless to us.”“I know,” I snap at Sebastian’s harsh words.This wi
Sebastian leads me to the left with a gentle hand on my hip.The six of us spread out in pairs, still able to see each other as we hide behind trees. Once we’re all in place, we peek around our trees to the horrific sight ahead.The lone werewolf sits on the ground with his back to us. Two humans li
NatashaI’m already in my training gear, so I use the time that Marion and Sebastian take to argue over whether or not I’m joining him to braid back my hair in a French braid. It takes much less time than it used to since it’s so short now.It’s Sebastian saying, “Please don’t make her prove she can
NatashaI stand next to Sebastian, the rows of tents at our backs. In front of us is a training area similar to where Isaiah and Raleigh taught me to fight. Except the training grounds at the palace have thick, plush mats on which werewolves spar.Here, humans spar on areas piled with a couple inche
“The other Quarters,” Marions answers. “That was one of our problems last time we revolted against the kingdom. I was trying to organize and lead too many humans by myself.”Sebastian’s breath comes out heavy. He doesn’t like how much Marion is revealing to me.“Over the past two decades,” she goes
I’m shocked and relieved that he has found a way to keep Ava out of here. I have been sleeping fitfully ever since her attempted kidnapping, waking at every gust of wind that sounded like the opening of my bedroom door.The prince goes on. “I would like to be allowed to enter in case either of you r
AmeliaWe descend the stairs in silence, Molly behind me with one hand on my shoulder. We say absolutely nothing as agreed upon before we left. We didn’t know if the tunnel was being watched, so we devised hand signals for just this situation.We walk along the pitch-black tunnel slowly, each of us
I don’t know what to say to her. I feel like maybe I want to touch her more, but no form of affection feels appropriate. So I let go of her and exit the bedroom without another word.***AmeliaThe second Prince Owen leaves my room, Molly rushes over to me. “Are you okay?” she asks.I nod. “You?”Sh
AmeliaMy instinct is to go see this secret passageway for myself. It’s the way I’ve always worked: planning my route and double-checking my route before I ever take off. Granted, I haven’t had a successful escape attempt… ever, so my usual routine doesn’t hold a lot of stock.Besides, I can’t unhea







