LOGINThere’s no hiding it now. I think I’m about to see just how far I can push Alexander’s understanding.“I was there,” I nearly whisper.“You were where?” Alexander asks a little more forcefully. I can feel my wolf within wanting to submit as his tone shifts.“Outside Tomson Murray’s home.”Alexander
EvelynAfter sending Emma back in and wishing her luck in her next game of Spackle against my mom, I walk slowly to Alexander’s room. Our room.I don’t yet know how I feel about him offering for me to move back into my old room if I want to. I mean, I know I appreciate the offer. It makes me feel li
EvelynOnce Alexander and I are sure that I can walk on my own, I go down the hall to see my mom. I knock quietly on her door, and Emma opens it for me.My friend rests her fist on her hip and cocks an eyebrow. “You didn’t tell me your mom is a pro at Spackle.”Surprised, I look into the room to whe
EvelynThe second Mom sees me, her knees buckle.Alexander catches her, and I lunge for her, folding her into my arms. She sobs into my shoulder, grasping my shirt like a lifeline.“You’re here,” I say, realizing I’m crying, too. “You’re here, you’re here.”I look up over Mom’s shoulder as she finds
EvelynI’m sobbing on the bathroom floor when Alexander enters our bedroom. I hear the door squeak open then click quietly shut. I don’t try to quiet my crying.Alexander appears in the doorway to the bathroom. He slowly approaches, sitting across from me on the floor.“I did it again, didn’t I?” he
Evelyn“Spackle!” David yells, laying down his winning hand.I toss my cards down on the table in mock frustration as he laughs.“Three games in a row,” he teases. “I hope you weren’t looking for someone to coddle you and let you win while you’re recovering.”I reach for his cards, gathering the dec
Seemingly done with her exam, Dr. Zorinski packs up her bag, then removes a container and hands it to Alexander. “Her vocal cords should heal on their own in a few days. Should you wish to engage in… activities… which may result in further bruising, I suggest using this balm immediately afterwards t
EvelynOnce Alexander and I are both clean, he gently towels me off and dresses my wounds. I look in the mirror as he carefully applies the bandage. A violent bruise has already formed around my neck in the shape of his hand, right where he tried to strangle me.My guess is that’s how my vocal cords
AlexanderAfter Alexander made me come as promised, he left to go handle whatever kingly duties he has to deal with. He kept the bedroom door open long enough for me to hear him call the guards over to make sure I didn’t escape while he was gone.So here I am, pacing his room, trying not to think ab
He laughs venomously, and my wolf rages. My mind blurs, and I know I’m losing control of the beast within me.I just can’t do anything to stop it.EvelynI watch the tiny window up near the ceiling, the only indication of time passing, as the light fades. When the sky is as dark as the dungeon, I ri







