LOGINNina's POV "Jace, can someone explain to me what the hell that was? Actually, all of you, care to explain?" I growled, ready to murder them all. "Nina, I lost it, okay? We're already dealing with Howard threatening Luna Caroline, and now another psycho? I really lost control!" Jace tried to defend
Ava's POV I hadn't been feeling myself lately. Despite the girls' constant calls trying to get me to join their gathering at Alpha Draven's pack house, I just couldn't go. I made up an excuse about having a terrible headache. The last thing I wanted was to bring down everyone's mood, especially Car
Joseph's POV As the day ended and I left the office, Eleanor's attitude remained serious. Antonio promised to help me, saying he'd try to arrange a meetup with Ava this week. So I headed to George's Restaurant to meet my friends at our favorite place, hoping they could update me on Ava. "Look who
Joseph's POV I'd been on the West Coast for two weeks now, with Beta Jared accompanying me. I had expected to meet Alpha Kenneth in person, considering he was the one who proposed this partnership. Instead, his Beta Owen greeted us. "Alpha Kenneth has many pressing matters in Harbor Bay, especiall
Ava's POV "How are you feeling this week, Ava?" Dr. Marlowe asked. I settled deeper into the plush chair, considering the question. Joseph had been gone for over two weeks now with absolutely zero contact. Not a call, not a text. Nothing. "Better," I admitted, surprising myself with the truth in
Ava's POV I blinked twice, still unable to believe where I was. The plush leather chairs and crystal chandeliers of this VIP room in Vegas's most exclusive casino sparkled around me. "Another drink, Miss Flynn?" A server appeared with champagne on a tray. "She'll have water for now," Kenneth said
Joseph's POV I left Ava's place knowing she needed friends but wouldn't call them herself. So I called Eleanor, explaining everything. I didn't even finish before she promised to gather the girls. But first, she tore into me like I haven't been torn into for years, calling me every kind of idiot im
Ava's POV Mom's eyes flashed with anger, and for a moment, I glimpsed something almost feral in her expression. "No right?" she repeated with a cold laugh. "I'm your mother. I've protected you your entire life from things you can't even imagine." I turned toward the door, grabbing my jacket from
Ava's POV Odelia had just reached the door when she heard Eleanor's familiar voice coming from outside. "Ava! I know you're in there! If you don't open this door, I'm totally calling the firefighters to break it down! And I'll tell them it's an emergency!" Then came Ruby's voice, "Eleanor, you ca
Ava's POV I pulled open the door and stepped into the hallway, half-expecting another binding spell to stop me. When none came, I took a deep breath of freedom and pulled out my phone. Nina answered on the second ring. "Ava? Everything okay? It's pretty late." "No, everything is definitely not ok







