Rider I had been on edge ever since Sophia and Emma fought those creatures yesterday. I was initially concerned when we got the destressed mind-link from Wesley, the border patrol warrior. But when Conrad informed me that Sophia and Emma were also there, it shook me to the core. My wolf ran faster than I had ever seen him run. The thought of something happening to Sophia didn’t sit well with either of us. I knew she could handle herself, but something inside me screamed that I needed to protect her. I was starting to think my infatuation for her was much more complex than I initially thought, especially given how my wolf had been acting when she was near us. I didn’t understand why the rogues and vampires stayed back, but I thanked the Moon Goddess they did. Sophia and Emma wouldn’t have stood a chance against all of them. Even though my wolf ran hard, it still took us fifteen minutes to reach them. That delay could have cost them their lives and I kicked myself for not pus
Sophia So, I tried the whole ‘woosah’ meditation thing in my head as that old wrinkly butt annoyed me, but it didn’t work for long. I was bound to snap at some point, and it really didn’t take long for that to happen. He insulted me, so I insulted him back. Probably not the most mature move, but hell, it felt damn good. Especially when he looked away in our silent stare-down, but the satisfaction it gave me was definitely worth it. I felt different as if my aura was more intense than usual. I chalked it up to how worked up I had gotten. I knew Rider wouldn’t be happy with my choice of words, but fuck it. If I hadn’t stood up for myself sooner or later, this clown would have continued his stupid games. If there was one thing to know about me, it was that I was far from a doormat. I didn’t let anyone walk all over me. “Enough! Now’s not the time to argue. We have a rogue threat to deal with so can we please get back to business?” Rider’s voice boomed through the room. “Of
Sophia Once everyone was gone, I got another earful from Rider. No surprise there. He was pissed at my choice of words with Alpha Bruce. He said I should have been the bigger person and ignored his insults. Fuck that. I had no regrets about my choice of words. That old fart insulted me first, so I retorted, end of story. If I had remained quiet, he would have continued disrespecting me, and others would have seen me as weak. I wasn’t about to let that happen. I’d had enough of Rider and the day had already been painful enough as it was. I didn’t need to hear any more bullshit from him. I stormed out of his office while he was mid-lecture. I may or may not have flipped him the bird on the way out. The guy seemed to constantly forget that I was his equal, not his subordinate. I was annoyed, exhausted, and frustrated. All I wanted was to go to my room and call it a night. I was climbing the stairs when a familiar voice made me stop. “Soph. Where are you going?” Matty ask
Rider At first, I was furious with my brother for what he did. What the hell was he thinking spiking our drinks with truth serum? He was such a little shit-disturber sometimes. But then, after a few questions were asked, I found myself listening intently for Sophia’s answers. She always acted so cold with me, and I was curious if she meant all the harsh things she said or if it was just part of her act. Her answers shocked me. She only had good things to say. I could tell she was embarrassed, but still, I was glad to finally know the truth. Tonight turned out to be a blessing in disguise, and now we both knew what the other truly thought. Just before she left, I caught her staring at me. Well, not at my face, but at my chest and arms. She was definitely checking me out. I even watched her tongue dart out and wet her perfectly plum lips in response. Fuck me. After watching her do that, all I could think about were those glistening lips wrapped around my cock. Just the th
Sophia My eyes fluttered open as memories of last night flashed through my mind. I instantly felt my cheeks flush when I remembered how amazing the sex was. The way Rider touched me, kissed me, and even looked at me made me weak in the knees. I’ve never felt pleasure like that in my entire life. Did he mean everything he said? Or did he say it all in a moment of passion? Once my eyes adjusted to the morning light, they drifted over to where Rider had been lying next to me last night. I felt a pang of disappointment when I found his spot empty. The bed was cold, and I wondered if he even slept there at all or if he left as soon as I fell asleep. I guess he had gotten cold feet after the truth serum wore off. I buried my face in the pillow and groaned in frustration. What was I thinking, letting my walls down like that? I should have known better than to believe he would change. I guess this time, I’m the one who got played. It was already six-thirty in the morning, and t
Rider The day felt like it was dragging on forever. I wanted to fast-forward time so I could have dinner with Sophia instead of being stuck in my office going over an endless amount of emails. I kept catching myself daydreaming about her. I couldn’t wait to see her again. Only twenty more minutes before I could finally call it a day and find her. I smiled at that thought. I wanted to make a good impression tonight, so I reserved the fancy dining hall for dinner. We used that one when we had important guests staying with us. It was much smaller than the main hall and way more intimate. It would give Sophia and me some privacy and the chance to get to know each other a bit better. I was a little embarrassed to admit it, but I didn’t know much about Sophia’s likes and dislikes. I was kicking myself now for spending so much time in the past avoiding her. Hopefully, tonight I could change that. I wanted to know everything there was to know about that little blonde spitfire. I wa
Emma As the footsteps got closer, my heart started beating faster. The silver was suppressing my wolf, making my enhanced senses all out of whack. I couldn’t quite pick up their scents like I usually could, but I could smell rogues for sure, and there was something else mixed in that I couldn’t quite figure out. It smelled familiar. The footsteps slowed just outside my cell before three figures came into view. My eyes widened, and I could only focus on one of the three figures standing in front of me, Cole. It couldn’t be him. He wouldn’t be responsible for our kidnapping, would he? The sweet, caring Cole I once knew working with rogues and vampires? My heart shattered at the thought, and tears started falling from my eyes. I had missed him so much; I didn’t want to believe any of it. I was shocked and couldn’t hide my emotions even if I tried. I was heartbroken, disappointed, confused, and angry. How could he betray us like that? His appearance had changed. He was no longer th
Dream*** I was walking down a long hallway that never seemed to end. The walls were painted black, and several old pictures hung on both sides. Doors lined the walls, and candles were the only sources of light. I didn’t see a single window in the place. A cold gust of wind blew by, causing an eerie feeling to wash over me and a cold chill to run down my spine. I felt like I was being watched, yet when I looked both ways down the hall, there was no one else there. Where was that cold breeze coming from when there wasn’t a single window in sight? “Hello?” I shouted, my voice echoing down the long hallway. No one answered, but after a minute, I heard the sound of a door creaking open further down the hallway. I picked up my pace as I moved toward the sound. Where was I? How did I get here? And what happened to my clothes? I was now wearing a long white flowy dress instead of the black leggings and T-shirt I remembered putting on before leaving the packhouse. “Sophia...” The fa