LOGINHe was very upset. I should have known better. I didn’t know what to say. He was right, I should be taking this last opportunity to prepare seriously.I decided words wouldn’t help me here. I stood back up, and took a stance again. This time my focus was aligned.He took his stance and we went at ea
Adrian slung a bag from his shoulder to the bak seat and got in. He put the car in drive and we took off. For a minute I sat in the backseat unsure of what to say. I thought he wasn’t going to say goodbye and now here he was coming with me.I leaned forward into the front seat. “What do you mean you
Adrian would no doubt have installed software to monitor my activity. As much as I wanted to reach out to her, I’d have to find another way.“You leave a dawn. I’ll have some clothes sent to your room. For now get some rest.” He said.He didn’t take the phone back. He was letting me keep it. My firs
Adrian continued recounting the history of the Lycan’s as we made our way to the training grounds. Evening was approaching, but I knew the day was far from over.“Lycan’s favor the element of surprise. Your guard always has to be up.” He said. “Go grab a dagger.” He ordered.I turned to grab a dagge
The doors closed and the few remaining wolves in the room waited for me to continue.“There will be precautions taken.” I started. “Getting in may be her advantage but getting out will not. We have to account for the obstacles she could face if she even makes it into the compound.”There was so much
Adrian’s POVSilence fell over the room as we entered. Without word, Isla moved to stand in the corner by the door.I scanned the room to see wolves adjusting their posture, which clearly had been defensive and combative before I arrived. Gideon was red in the face.It was so rare to see him lose hi
Adrian’s POVAllow me to serve your guests. The honor would be mine. Isla’s word rang through my mind. I felt a stir of anger. I quickly quieted it.How dare she offer to serve another Alpha. Clearly being a slave was not impacting her ego enough. She needed to remember her place. She was mine. She
Eventually, as all the guests had arrived, an orchestra began to play, and pairs began to split off and dance.As I moved toward the wall, out of the way but close enough to Adrian if he were to call me, I watched with rising embarrassment, realizing what he had brought me here for.He wanted me to
I took Portia’s hand and led her away as the music for the next dance started up. I glanced back at Isla, still holding my glass of champagne. Her eyes met mine. Her lips were parted slightly as if she was about to protest. She quickly closed them before any words came out as she looked away.Isla’s
Isla's POVStepping out into the square, I found Adrian, Tessa, and Gideon preparing to enter a sedan.There were many cars behind theirs, a long convey for the pack to travel to the mating ceremony.Standing beside Adrian, Tessa was dressed in a flattering satin green gown. Her hair was done up and







