LOGINShe moaned—soft, needy—fingers tugging my hair. I moved lower, kissing across her collarbone, down to her breasts. The lace was so thin I could feel her nipples hardening through it. I took one into my mouth, sucking gently through the fabric. She arched, whimpering, nails digging into my shoulder
LUCIEN’S POV I lay back against the headboard, hands folded behind my head, eyes closed. The sheets were cool against my bare skin, the room quiet except for the soft rustle of Adele moving around. We’d just put Andrea to bed—story read, kisses given, little arms hugging us both tight before his e
ROSE’S POV My stomach was doing flips so hard I thought I might actually throw up right there on the red carpet leading into the grand ballroom. The Valkar Group annual dinner was always a big deal—black ties, sparkling gowns, crystal chandeliers that probably cost more than most people’s houses—b
LUCIEN’S POV The blanket was spread out under the big oak tree, dappled sunlight filtering through the leaves and dancing across Adele’s hair. She’d packed everything—sandwiches, fruit, little juice boxes for Andrea, even a tiny picnic basket with a checkered cloth. Her idea, of course. She sai
DAMIEN’S POV Rose’s lips were still on mine, soft and warm, tasting like the little mint she’d popped earlier. I couldn’t stop smiling against her mouth. The way she’d just tossed Scarlett out like yesterday’s trash? Pure gold. My girl was a force, and I was the luckiest bastard alive. I pulled
DAMIEN’S POV A week had passed since that nightmare in the forest bunker, and every single day felt like walking on thin ice. Rose was healing—physically, at least. But I knew the real damage was deeper. Nightmares still woke her up in the middle of the night, heart racing, body slick with swea
She looked at me with wide, panicked eyes, words dying on her tongue. “What good,” I said quietly, “did finding a second chance mate do for me?” The question hung heavy in the air. Soraya lowered her head, trembling. “My King…” “Answer me!” I barked. She stayed silent. I exhaled harshly,
“Is this her first time shifting?” Rose asked in surprise. “I don't know." I whispered. I ran a shaky hand over her fur, and she whimpered again. My heart clenched. She looked so fragile like this, so helpless. I tried to reach her through the bond, but there was nothing. Just silence. “She
DAMIEN’S POV I stopped outside the door, my hand resting on the handle, and for a long moment, I couldn’t move. The wind was cold against my skin, sharp enough to sting. My mind was a mess. I didn’t even know why I’d come back here. I’d been gone since yesterday—hiding in the human town, drownin
Maximus's POV The moment I heard the voice, my heart stopped. “I… I think I can help him.” I turned so fast my neck almost snapped. And there she was. Emilia. Standing in the doorway, pale as moonlight, her hair messy, her skin still carrying the marks of her shift. She looked like she’d







