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 arrived at The Social Club with the guys, ready for an evening of poker and drinks. We were there to support Draven, who'd been trying to win Caroline back after totally screwing up. While I thought Caroline was right to be angry, Draven was still my buddy. When Ryan and Nate started
Ava's POV The police station was freezing cold. My mood felt just as cold. We spent hours giving statements and filling out paperwork. Finally, we could leave. Joseph stayed right beside me the whole time. "We're keeping him locked up until the hearing," the officer told us. "But I need to warn yo
Ava's POV I was wrapping up work at the store. Joseph was picking me up when my shift ended, and I was excited to see him. I headed to the employee break room to change. The mall was quieter now, with most stores closing. I pushed open the door to the break room and reached for the light switch wh
Joseph's POV I stared at my phone screen, reading Ava's rejection message. Something in my chest tightened. I wasn't used to women saying no to me. "She's playing hard to get," I muttered. "She's different," Dean growled. "I like that." I tossed my phone onto my desk and leaned back in my chair







