LOGINI held the receiver up to my ear and quietly tried to listen to their voice.“Hello? Olivia? Olivia, what the hell is happening?” It was a male voice. Low. Smooth.Vaguely familiar.“Olivia’s not here at the moment,” I sneered. “In fact, I’d say you’re going to have a very hard time getting in touch
Evelyn’s POVMy husband. My mate. My love. Was unconscious in my arms after succumbing to the sedative that I forcibly injected into his veins.I felt horrible. But I knew it needed to be done. I was so beyond proud that he was able to fight against the poison long enough to realize who I was.Now,
Evelyn’s POVI felt the rush of panic flood through my entire body.“W-Who was calling from Kane’s estate?” I asked weakly.My heart hammered frantically in my chest. My Gods. Was my poor nervous system ever going to get a break today?“Bianca, who from the estate was trying to get a hold of me?” I
Evelyn’s POV“Evelyn!” I was back in the woods. Running. Running endlessly for my life. “Evelyn, over here!”My chest was heaving. My muscles were aching and sore from all the frantic movement. That same gruelling sound echoed off the trees, striking fear into my heart. Whatever this thing was, it
I fought back the urge to laugh. Not only did I find her frantic expression rather endearing, but I admired the way she cared for my whereabouts.“Bianca, given the fact that I am on those beta blockers that Dr. Monroe gave me, I can assure you that I am well enough to be carrying on as I was before
Evelyn’s POVA few days had passed since my incident, and I was beginning to become stir crazy being cooped up in my room all day.While, yes, I was able to get some work done, I couldn't stand the thought of letting another day go by where I moved all of ten feet.What I needed was to get back in t
Evelyn’s POVKane and I are silent as we head toward home. True to his word, he’s the one driving me home, so we’re alone in the car together. His attention is pointed ahead at the road while I glance out the window.I’m not sure why he came to get me or offered to drive me home. He could have sent
Kane seems surprised by my soft words - intrigued but surprised. Once more, he glances over to eye me, seeming somewhat suspicious. However, he lets it go.“Yeah…maybe he will,” Kane finally offers.We continue the rest of the drive in our original silence, but now it seems lighter, calmer. In fact,
I nearly hesitate but keep going as I nod. Kane’s hands move from my shoulders to my biceps, indicating where I should squeeze, where I should feel the burn – so to speak.His touch is light, the callouses on his palms tickling against my skin. I’m having a hard time focusing on the way my arms are
“So what’s the plan for tonight?” I ask him, noting that he hasn’t pulled out any weights or specific equipment. Perhaps we’re going to work on some cardio.Kane moves on to stretch his other leg. “Climbing,” he states.My brows raise. “Climbing?” I ask.A hint of a smirk twitches on his lip, but Ka







