LOGINIt was a kiss we both lingered over, neither one of us in any hurry to end it.Finally, after a long quiet moment of connection, I broke the kiss but only pulled back slightly.I reached up to touch Nathan’s face, tracing the line of his lips, his jaw.“I’m so glad you were there,” I said to him, th
Andy POV“Mom!” I cried as I rushed into her room at the clinic.I had been told that she was awake, and all better, but I hadn’t really been able to believe it.Actually, I think I was scared to believe it.Because if it wasn’t really true, I didn’t know how I could stand it.Seeing Mom laying in a
Nathan POV“Claire? Can you hear me?”“Step away from her!” Baldwin shouted. “This has nothing to do with you.”Ignoring him, I kept my focus on Claire’s face. It was utterly still, not a flicker of emotion or expression.And yet, I’d felt that moment of connection. And I really had heard her in my
Third Person POVA wave of psychic energy burst like a silently exploding star from the upper room of the Royal clinic. In a white-hot wave it rushed out into the world, passing through walls and cars and people.It washed over the body of Royal Alpha laying still and unresponsive in the next room.
I still would have lost a direct fight with someone as skilled at psychic attacks as Baldwin.That made me think of the battle he mentioned between our mothers, and I wanted to know if it was true.Dad, Baldwin mentioned Mom. He said she died because of a battle she had with his mother.Is that true
Claire POVNathan continued to visit me as he said he would, keeping me updated on the state of the world.From the goings on around my own pack to the general state of the realm, Nathan made me feel like I was truly informed about what was going on with my people and my citizens.Amelia did much th
One moment I was standing at the podium, raising my hands to acknowledge the applause from the audience, and encouraging them to quiet down.I felt the buzz of nerves in my chest, hoping I deserved their applause, and all the shouts of praise that rang out.Then, just as I was about to take out my s
He smiled down at me where I sat, holding out his hand. “Are you ready for today’s adventure?”Staring up at him, feeling nothing but pleasure and anticipation for our outing, I smiled back at Gavin.And took his hand without hesitation.Alpha Gavin POVI spent yet another day spent in Princess Clai
Claire POVI arrived at the event hall, the transport driver circling around to the back entrance.The backstage area was crowded with candidates and their support staff, as well as a few key members of the media wearing passes around their necks.It was hot and noisy, and I was immediately overwhel
“It’s alright,” I said instead. “They’re just stress headaches. And I used to get nosebleeds as a child.“Nothing to worry about, Megan, I promise.”She didn’t look completely convinced. “Alright. Should I have the car brought around to take you home?”“Yes, please.”“And…should I call the palace an







