MasukBlaze growled then, but it wasn’t the enraged growl from before. It was a soft rumble against my arms.“Don’t let a man like him ruin our engagement,” I said, finally releasing him and leaning back onto my knees. “That’s what’s really important tonight. Let’s go enjoy it.”Blaze’s body went slack, t
MiraEverything happened so quickly, I wasn’t able to process it until I saw them on the ground.One moment, Tyler was leaning in to kiss me, and I moved my face to the side so he wouldn’t touch my next.The next, the glass door behind us shattered in the wake of the Lycan King.Valen slammed Tyler,
Either way, though, I was stuck answering questions from all the pack leaders in attendance.I was the shiny new toy that everyone wanted to play with. One pack leader asked if I was naturally a blonde and if my wolf’s coat matched my hair. Another asked if I would be having pups within the year.Al
MiraIt all made sense now. Valen’s strange mood swings, the rumors, him wanting me one moment and then pushing me away the next…it all made sense!You’d never turn into such a monster. What’s wrong with his wolf? I thought to Ash. Patricia combed and styled behind me, humming to herself.He’s a Lyc
ValenIt was a stupid question to ask. I knew exactly what Blaze had done. At least, I knew enough to assume what had happened.Usually when Blaze took over, it was like I was in a pit, unable to see or feel, but surrounded by tiny screams I couldn’t quite make out just on the edge of my consciousne
“It was painful, of course,” he continued. “But for Valen, there was no coping with the grief. He’s let it swallow him, and I’ve suffered the consequences.”He let my hand drop then, fixing his collar.“Wolves are more influenced by their human sides than most would think. His pain made me lose myse
There, between the unorganized stacks of books, sat a photograph of a woman.She was beautiful. Her wavy dark hair, warm chestnut eyes, and full red lips smiled kindly back at me with the glamour of an old Hollywood movie star. She looked so happy that her photo alone lit up the dour bedchamber.Tha
MiraSomething had changed. One moment, Valen had been looking at me, bored and unaffected. Then, after I’d given my conditions for the contract, he’d pulled his lips back for just a moment, looking away with eyes shut tight as though I’d slapped him.Now, the aura around him had turned into somethi
MiraAs much as I hated it, staring at this man was intoxicating. With his knee between my legs and his skin so close to mine, my body was getting hotter and hotter. I felt feverish, and hunger settled deep between my thighs.It was like I was under the influence of the Alpha Voice again. My instinc
MiraMy blood froze seeing Valen standing there, one eyebrow raised at my father and I. The rumors I’d heard passing through the hallways echoed in my memory, and hearing Tyler’s name on his tongue made my hair stand on edge.“No, Tyler, he’s–” I rambled, words falling out of my mouth before I could







