The air was knocked from me in the impact, and I was struggling to draw breath as I hurriedly tried to hoist myself off the ground, wheezing. I had just pulled myself into a sitting position when I saw the stallion vanish into the forest, his pitiful shriek echoing as he fled.Hands grabbed me by th
EvelynI waited until the palace had quieted to a whisper. And even then, I waited a little longer, making sure the coast was clear.The moon was already beginning its descent in the sky, but it was full and ripe that evening, its glow lighting my way as I stepped out into the night. My boots made n
She stepped out of the study, closing the door behind her. The Alpha King and Alex remained inside, muffled now as their hushed conversation continued.I didn’t move. She paused beside me.“Why did you come?” she asked.“I was here to report about a rogue attack,” I said. “I assume you were debriefi
LoganI wasn’t looking for her. I swear, I wasn’t. But somehow I’d managed to walk in on the worst moment.I was at the palace for strictly business. Duty drove me, as always. A report of rogue movement near the river border had me walking with hurried steps.Three scouts were missing this time. Th
Evelyn I rode through the forest like the trees were chasing me. All the while, blood roared in my ears as my hands clenched the reins enough to bleach my knuckles.Every heartbeat pounded against my ribs like a drum of war. Fear and urgency spurred me on deeper and deeper.Twenty-four hours. Twent
He didn’t even glance at the document.Instead, he leaned forward, resting his elbows on his knees. “That’s nice. Pretty words from pretty lips. But I can guarantee that you’re missing an element that I require to seal the deal.”“As I said, we are open for discussion and slight alterations.”He smi