"Right, I think that's the last of them," Adam grinned as he jogged through the huge doors of the Enclave's entrance hall to where Ann was pacing restlessly and Bartholomew was watching with mild amusement. "Finally," Ann sighed as she rubbed her belly with a grimace, "At this point, all I want to do is get my home back to what it used to be." Adam leaned forward and planted a kiss on Ann's forehead. "Are they making things difficult for you?" He asked gently, rubbing her back. Ann reached for his hand with a scowl and placed it palm down on top of her belly and grimaced as another flurry of movement rippled under her skin and Adam blinked in surprise. "Are they fighting in there?!" He asked in shock. "With two stubborn Alpha's for parents, I wouldn't put it past them." Bartholomew chuckled as he made his way over to them, smiling kindly. Ann lifted her gaze and her face softened as she looked at the kindly face of the old man that had been there for them through so muc
As their convoy of cars and moving vans rolled up the driveway, Ann's stomach twisted uncomfortably as her anxiety set in. Regardless of what her babies were doing to her insides, the effects that her heightened emotions were having on her far eclipsed any discomfort that her pups were causing. She took a deep breath as she tried to calm the anxiety that knotted her insides and made her heart ache painfully. As far as she knew, her father was still living within the palace and she still wasn't sure that she could forgive him for everything that she had been put through because of his choices. In the worst-case scenario, she could always extend the palace to encompass two main living areas so that she wouldn't have to deal with tolerating his presence. She didn't even want to think about how she would explain to her children that they couldn't ever meet the incredible woman that her mother was because her father had an affair, broke the mating bond, and allowed his mistress and
"Yes! That's the one! That's exactly what I want!" Ann exclaimed almost giddy with excitement as she reached forward and ran her hand over the beautiful material.The white fabric seemed to shimmer in the light and the effect was almost spellbinding."Fantastic, would you like to try it on now? It's a match for your measurements, but it may need a little alteration…" the sales assistant began before Ann interrupted her excitedly."No, it's fine. I'll take it home and have the seamstress take a look if there are any alterations needed. She's coming tonight to make some alterations on some evening wear that I bought for the honeymoon, so it won't be an issue." Ann grinned.With a nod of her head, the assistant packaged everything up and handed her the dress to take home.She couldn't wait to get home and try it on.Ann admired herself happily in the full-length mirror as the seamstress said her goodbyes and left the room with an armful of gowns.She smiled wistfully as she smoothe
She sniffled miserably as she looked around her. Somehow she had ended up in the popular club district of the city, well known for its nightlife.The pulsating beats that emanated from inside some of the buildings did nothing but remind her of the strong, rhythmic heartbeat that she would hear when she laid her head on Brad's chest, and the grief would hit her all over again.'Perhaps you can find a quieter bar,' Maeve growled.Ann jumped at the sudden gruff voice in her head and it took her a moment before she had recovered enough to reply.'But... Maeve... I don't drink... I never have.' Ann protested.'No? Well, fated mates don't ever sleep with their mate's sister either... yet here we are. Now seems like a perfect time to start drinking.' She snapped back brutally.Ann bit her lip, unsure how to reply and she felt the sensation of Maeve sighing heavily.'Even if you don't want to drink, I want something to numb us both. Fratricide is frowned upon and if I see that bitch aga
"Can you be sure that they would be truthful about that matter? The curse took away your ability to find your true mate. Who's to say the blasted witches won't send imposters to attempt to take over the pack, hmm? This isn't something trivial to be laughed at!" The man identified as Allen answered in frustration.Ann's eyes were wide. Just what had she stumbled into?!She didn't recognize the voice but his predicament seemed to be difficult. As she leaned forward onto the door to try to hear better, the door flew open and she stumbled out, hitting the wall opposite her with a loud grunt.Maeve snickered in her head."Forget to close the door properly?""You're not helping…" Ann replied as she clutched the spot on her head that had made an impact on the wall and winced painfully.As she looked up, her eyes made contact with the two momentarily stunned males who had been poised to attack and right at this moment, were a little unsure of how to proceed now."What…? Who are you?! Ex
"You will also be required not to disclose information regarding this contract or the Alpha's curse to anyone. The consequences will be both swift and brutal if you do. Is that clear?"That's fine by me. I do have a request though of my own."Alpha Nocturne narrowed his eyes slightly at her. What was it that she would demand from him exactly? He steeled himself for extortionate demands and retained his impassive demeanor as he waited patiently."You can ask…" Allen stated in a non-committal tone, as he waved for her to continue.Ann took a deep breath and smiled lightly."It's nothing major, don't worry. First of all, before I return to the pack with you, I want to have the opportunity to say goodbye to my family. Second, I want to be able to continue my work at the company of my former pack if possible. Third... I still want to be able to see my friends."'Should have asked him for our bastard mate's balls on a platter.' Maeve snorted.'What is your obsession with his genitals,
She snorted quietly and leaned in to whisper in Ann's ear."No wonder Brad couldn't wait to be inside me, just look at the state of you." She sneered.Ann clenched her fingers into fists as she fought desperately to stop Maeve from launching at Ada and escalating this further.'Don't just stand there and take this, the little bitch needs to know her place. Let me teach her a lesson she won't forget.' Maeve snarled angrily.'Maeve, we can't, she doesn't have a wolf yet. You know the laws, it wouldn't be a fair fight, and the punishment..''Screw the punishment, Ann, let me just bite her a little bit, maybe remove one of her limbs. At least then she'll have fewer appendages to wrap around other people's mates.' She snapped viciously as she tried to surge forwards.Ann closed her eyes tightly, clenched her jaw, and fought back against her wolf as Ada sniggered."Awww, what's wrong? Is your little wolf angry?"It didn't take long for Ann to regain control, her wolf slinking off to
The shocked silence lasted only a matter of seconds before her father exploded angrily, shouting incoherently as Ada and Narcissa did their best to calm him down.Ann watched their struggle emotionlessly. It was about time they all heard a few home truths."Ann, that's enough you've gone too far! Look at the state of your father! After everything I've done…" Narcissa snapped as she grappled with her husband, trying desperately to soothe his wolf."Everything that you've done?!" Ann laughed incredulously."Tell me which part I should be thankful for Narcissa? The part where you seduced my father into breaking his sacred mate bond? Maybe the part where my mother finally lost her fight and gave up on life? Or perhaps I should be grateful for the times that you've pushed me out of this poor excuse for a family and excluded me in favor of your own blood?" She spat disdainfully.Ada did her best to appease her mother before she whirled furiously and stalked toward Ann stopping just mill