"What's the matter? We gotta keep looking," I say, frustration boiling over. "You're not even in the right frame of mind," he points out. "Believe me, I am. So don't fucking worry about me. Let's go." "You're not okay, Damon. You just fought with your mate. Of course, you're going crazy," Theo si
Damon We make our way over to where this Joel guy is sitting, but he acts like we don’t even exist…just keeps drinking his beer and puffing on his pipe like he’s got all the time in the fucking world. Theo and I exchange a look before I let out a deep breath and face him. "Hey, can we have a word
I groan. "Beta John? He’ll tell Alpha Marcus." "He won’t," Theo argues. "Alpha Marcus is weak right now. I doubt he’d risk stressing him out. But we need to let them know, Damon. Do you realize what this means?" I run a hand through my hair. "I don’t know, man. Lucas is crazy, yeah, but he wouldn’
Mark and I finally find the so-called sea, and surprisingly, it doesn’t even take that long. We just use G****e Maps in the car, and boom…Carlson River. Guess the witch wasn’t totally full of shit. But now, as we sit in the car, I can feel my heart pounding so hard it might just crack a rib. My han
Twigs snap under our boots as we push forward, shoving past overgrown bushes and whatever the hell else is in our way. The deeper we go, the heavier the air feels, thick with damp earth. Why the hell would Lucas come here? The more I think about it, the more uneasy I get. What if this is a fucking t
Damon I can’t fucking believe I actually thought those bastards could’ve harmed Lucas. Turns out, it took Theo and me, what, a whole minute to kick their scrawny asses? Scratch that. It was the other way around. Lucas had already handed them their asses before we even showed up. That’s what they ad
I blink at her. Then at Mia, who’s still pretending I don’t fucking exist. "I don’t get it. I thought you guys were worried about Aria. And Lucas. Remember him? The dude who’s still fucking missing? And now what? You’re out here giggling with some dipshit like this is girls' night?" "Damon," Lily
Mia My heart's pounding like crazy in my chest because I’m pissed. Like, seriously fucking pissed. Damon has completely lost his damn mind today. Who the hell does he think he is, talking to me like that? Acting like some overprotective bastard on crack? I’ve had it with him. I’m so done. Done with
Lucas The second I hit the room, I just crash onto the bed like my body finally gave up. I yank the blanket over my face like that’s gonna block out the bullshit in my head. My skull feels like it’s about to explode, and my chest? Yeah, that shit’s not doing any better either. It’s like someone’s
But Lucas? Oh no. He’s not calming down one bit. “I can’t calm down, Aria. You need to say something right now. Tell this idiot you belong in Shadow Pang.” He’s practically barking it, and honestly, I’m about two seconds from losing it too. “Lucas,” I start, trying real hard to keep my voice soft a
Aria “Aria, I’m telling you, there’s nothing to be scared of. I mean, yeah, the Hollow sect are creepy as hell and all that, but Alpha Marcel’s got the resources. He’s got the people, the connections. You’re safe here,” Mark says the second we step into the living room, like he’s trying to sell me
Aria After I shower and get dressed, Lucas and I head downstairs for breakfast. Alpha Marcel’s not in the living room yet, and Mark... well, goddess knows where he is. Probably off being mysterious and annoying, as usual. We make our way to the dining room where the maid who called us is already
I turn to the side, my back pressed against his chest, and his arm slides around my waist like it belongs there. His body’s warm, grounding, and his scent…gosh it's so soothing. “Goodnight, baby,” he whispers, pressing a soft kiss to my shoulder. “Goodnight, baby,” I murmur back, letting my hand s
Aria “Oh yeah… they’re not here right now,” Alpha Marcel says, scratching his head like he’s trying to dig out the answer. “They went outta the country to visit a relative of my wife.” I nod, but honestly, it sounds like total bullshit. Like, really? In the middle of all this chaos? The pack’s cu
“Let me guess. He said, ‘Screw this fire crap’?” “Pretty much. Said it was barbaric and refused to keep sacrificing his people. And the moment he stopped? Curse hit us like a wrecking ball. No sunlight, no crops, no peace. Just rot and death. Now there’s some weird-ass illness spreading…werewolves
Aria Lola takes a deep breath, glancing over my shoulder like someone might be eavesdropping, then locks eyes with me. “Your mother... she was a beautiful and brave woman,” she says, and for a second, she looks like she’s about to cry or punch someone. “I used to wait on her.” Wait, what? “You did
Alpha Marcel groans like I just smacked him with nothing but facts duh. "You’re right," he mutters, rubbing his forehead. "I’m just, you know... skeptical. I’m scared because he grew up with his father, and I worry he’ll be like him." I shake my head and look straight at Lucas, feeling my heart do