I’m deep in my dreams before my head even hits the pillow or eyes completely close. I’m in the mines under my pack grounds. I’m young, like eight or nine years old.A silver blade dipped in wolfsbane stabs me in the belly. I run into the vault. I see my parents running towards me.Suddenly, Jesse sh
(Isabella’s POV)We arrive back at the pack house late and get Ariana settled in her room. Santiago shows me to my room next. It is right next to his. Santiago clears his throat. “No one has a key to these rooms but you and I,” he says as he hands me a key. “Goodnight,” he says. I smile. “Goodnigh
“May I come back in?” he asks.I chuckle, “Well, I guess you can come back into your room.” I stand to the side to let him in.He comes in and looks me over. Then he sits on the edge of the bed.“Listen, Bella. Jesse has someone in his pocket with the Elder Council. He’s been cleared of any wrongdoi
(Isabella’s POV)Santiago? “It’s his wolf,” my wolf cries. He’s beautiful…Massive…Plush…Ebony He spears Jesse and shifts mid-tackle. Santiago punches him out in one fail swoop then moves to my side so quickly, it's like he materializes there. Levi brings him clothes. He dresses quickly, unties
(Santiago’s POV)I met Layla at her prenatal checkup appointment. The doctor confirms the baby is developing properly and is healthy for this stage of gestation. Layla sighs with relief. “That is good news! Oh, Santiago, I feel like I’m carrying a boy…a healthy, strong heir…your healthy, strong hei
“The missing rogue kid, he’s the one you hired to drug and photograph me isn’t he? You killed him or had him killed, didn’t you?”He just stares at me. “That kid was the burnt remains found in the forest, wasn’t he?” I asked, my voice cracking on the last word. Jesse doesn’t answer me. The remorse