LOGINCaspian:One Year LaterThe breeze was warmer today.Softer.Gentler in a way I hadn’t felt in years.More peaceful and more contenting, More calm and even happier.I stood at the edge of the gardens, the same gardens where so much had been taken from us, and so much had been given back, watching Ad
Valerie:The sun was rising over the horizon, golden streaks splitting the sky wide open, like a promise finally fulfilled.I stood at the highest point of the estate grounds, the wind tugging at my hair, the scent of fresh earth and morning dew wrapping around me like a cloak.It was over.Giovanni
“Impressive,” Giovanni called, his voice carrying easily across the clearing. His smile was cold, razor sharp. “I knew there was more to you, Valerie. I knew it from the second I laid eyes on you. I did say that I had more respect to you than I had for others, but it seems to me that I did not expec
Valerie:The boy's cries ripped through me like claws.My heart raced with each passing moment and I did my best not to harm that child. I did my best not to dirty my hands with his blood, to save him out of this, to get him out of this before the man played the game that I was not willing to handle
Caspian:The air was too still.It was the kind of stillness that came after the fight, when the blood had dried and the bodies were cleared, but before the real danger revealed itself.I didn’t like it. Not one damn bit.Because I knew that stillness was one that only told me that more danger was
Valerie:The earth still smelled of blood.I smelled of blood. People's blood the blood of our enemies the people who had dared invade our territory.The ground beneath our feet was turned upside down. We were going to need to fix that later, but I knew that the vines that worked their way from the
It was a shame that I only saw that when it was too late…“I know she’s a problem for you,” I admitted. “And I also know that you’re not wrong for feeling the way you do.”Surprise flickered in her eyes for a brief second before she masked it. “That’s a first.”“I’m not here to argue,” I muttered. “
Valerie:The villa was quiet. The only sounds were the occasional rustling of the trees outside and the soft ticking of the clock in the living room. Adrian had long since gone to bed, curled up under his blankets with the peace only a child could have after a day well spent.It was something that I
Caspian:I had my arms crossed over my chest as I watched the pack members from the balcony of my office.Everyone was tending to their things, responsibilities, and whatever details they needed to be taking care of. The maids inside were already preparing lunch by this time. The smell of fresh vege
She knew that whatever she was about to say, whatever attempt she was going to make to push me, I wasn’t in the mood to tolerate it. And judging by the fact that I was still in her house, I also knew that Caspian would be listening. This was not a pleasure that I would be willing to give him. Arguin







