Pushing through the front doors of Iron Wolf Pub, I immediately scan the busy room. The bar looks the same as it did a week ago when I was here with Alpha Mina, except tonight, it’s busier. Even with all the people, I don’t find the one I’m looking for.“Excuse me,” I call to the bartender who immed
Fiona POV“Fiona, I didn’t think I would get a call from you so soon, and on a Friday night of all nights,” Alpha Mina says with a smile. “I figured your weekends would be busy as a young lady with no mate.”Her words unintentionally dig into my chest. She’s half right. Usually my nights are busy, b
Nolan POVFiona, surprisingly, is sitting with two women at one of the café tables I haven’t noticed her spending time with any of the employees around her, and I’m glad that she’s finally starting to reach out to others.After the other night, she’s been extremely quiet around me, and I can’t help
“And the part where she slapped him right before kissing him,” I laugh, shaking my head. “The poor man looked so confused, and I don’t blame him.”“I agree, but the best part was definitely when he saved her from falling off the bridge at the end. There was so much tension, and she finally realized
Fiona POVToday is my wedding day. But here I stand in my wedding gown—not at a church, but at the prison gates.Yes, today's the same day I get out. My boyfriend Andy proposed to me the day I went inside, who promised me a fairytale wedding on my release day... "Don't worry your pretty head," Andy
Fiona POV“Miss!” Someone calls out from behind me as I stumble away. I push out of the door and walk away, not bothering to answer the person calling for me.Everything blurs around me as I move toward town.Andy, the man I loved, married someone else.When I can’t walk any further, I slump onto a
Fiona POVHe’s mesmerizing.I can’t tear my eyes off him even if I wanted to, which might seem weird, but after today, I let myself go a bit. My eyes wander his body, taking in the handsome face with sharp angles, the heat in his bright eyes, and wide shoulders that just scream for someone to be thr
Fiona POVGrabbing the letter, I hurry back inside and tear it open.“Dear, Ms. Davis.Thank you for your interest. We have received your background and qualifications and regret to inform you we are not able to offer you the position….”I don’t bother reading any further because after the twenty-fi
“And the part where she slapped him right before kissing him,” I laugh, shaking my head. “The poor man looked so confused, and I don’t blame him.”“I agree, but the best part was definitely when he saved her from falling off the bridge at the end. There was so much tension, and she finally realized
Nolan POVFiona, surprisingly, is sitting with two women at one of the café tables I haven’t noticed her spending time with any of the employees around her, and I’m glad that she’s finally starting to reach out to others.After the other night, she’s been extremely quiet around me, and I can’t help
Fiona POV“Fiona, I didn’t think I would get a call from you so soon, and on a Friday night of all nights,” Alpha Mina says with a smile. “I figured your weekends would be busy as a young lady with no mate.”Her words unintentionally dig into my chest. She’s half right. Usually my nights are busy, b
Pushing through the front doors of Iron Wolf Pub, I immediately scan the busy room. The bar looks the same as it did a week ago when I was here with Alpha Mina, except tonight, it’s busier. Even with all the people, I don’t find the one I’m looking for.“Excuse me,” I call to the bartender who immed
Fiona POVThe chicken in my skillet sizzles, smelling richly of spices and making my stomach growl. Getting to leave work early today was a blessing. It actually gave me time to cook for myself instead of picking up a frozen meal or eating a sandwich like always.I stir the vegetables in the other p
Fiona POVAfter a restless night full of tossing and turning, I trudge into work and sit at my desk. I quietly greet those who speak to me, but I don’t engage in conversation. I move through my morning tasks slowly, making sure everything is perfect, so I don’t have to interact with Nolan when he ge
Fiona POVIce cream in hand, I flop down on the couch, take a bite of chocolatey goodness, and turn on the TV for a distraction. Anger and confusion fill me, making even my ice cream taste bad.Nolan shouldn’t have been so angry. Yes, I was only twenty minutes late returning from lunch, but it wasn’
“Could I think about it for a few days?” I ask hesitantly. “I haven’t been in a relationship in a while and…”I don’t want to say anything about Andy, but Billy seems to understand because he squeezes my hand gently and smiles again.“Of course. Take as much time as you need, but I want you to know
Fiona POVMy fingers move on their own as I type out a general thank you email to each of the people who sent money to raise funds for the festival.Nolan didn’t need the money, being rich and all, but he said turning the money away would hurt the feelings of those who wanted to give.Just as I send