LOGINErin's POV“Az,” Finn mutters under his breath, green eyes closing softly.“Is he okay?”Panic claws up my throat, causing my heart to race. Between the random pains I was feeling and his absence, something had felt off all night.Finn quickly reaches for my hand, squeezing gently. His eyes soften, “Don’t worry. Az is one of the strongest people I know. He’s probably just dealing with the elders.”I frowned, watching Finn’s brows knit in confusion.“Please don’t hide things from me,” the plea comes out almost childlike, and I regret how immature it makes me sound.The warmth of Finn’s fingers gliding across my cheek has me instinctively leaning into his touch, “I’m sorry,” his voice is rough and a little raspy, “He’s probably off doing something incredibly stupid and very Az-like,” we both chuckle, knowing that’s more than likely closer to the truth. “But I promise you, he’s strong enough to withstand anything this life has to throw at him as long as he has something to come back to.”
Azure's POVMy molars grind together.Elder Carrion, the youngest member on the council, stands not fifteen feet from where I’d just embarrassed myself attempting to put on pants.If he had seen that….I clear my throat, but Enzo beats me to it, “Do we need to explain everything we do to you asshats?” he all but growls, causing me to nearly choke on my own saliva.The man arches a brow, studying Enzo before his lips slowly curled into an amused smile, “Well, considering Alpha Blackwood here already made it a point to suggest we know when and where he shits: Yes, Enzo Vitale,” the smile turns into a malicious grin, “You do have to explain why in the midst of an active investigation on the kidnapping and resulting deaths of rogue wolves in the area, you reek of rogue, piss, shit, and,” his nose crinkles, “Vomit.”I’m past the point of being embarrassed about my current state.“There was a small disturbance,” I nodded over my shoulder, “Not far beyond the border. Given the current circum
Azure's POV“You’re…. stupid… fucker….” Enzo’s voice breaks through a painful haze, my mind only picking up a few words.My eyelids are heavy. I feel the warmth of Enzo’s palm before I find the strength to force them open.Enzo’s face is blurry, but not so much so that I miss the angry scowl etched in his features, “Great, you’re alive.”Pale blue eyes disappear behind his lids with a roll, and mine fall shut again.My body reached its limit hours ago. The pain forced me in and out of consciousness. At some point, Nero forced the shift, leaving me lying in a pool of my own piss, blood, and vomit.If I had the strength, I might be embarrassed.I fucked up tonight. Again. What a fucking surprise…. Lately, it seems like that’s all that I can do. My naivety and arrogance continuously puts everyone around me in danger. I’m supposed to be able to protect the ones I love, and here I am, needing saved…. From myself.“Az,” Enzo’s voice drags me out of the pity party I was throwing, “Still aliv
Erin's POVFinn wrinkles his nose as Enzo reappears with two bottles of water.Enzo doesn’t miss a beat, “Erin tracked the poisoned blood of a dead rogue through the house.”Maybe my strength hasn’t withered, considering the look I just leveled Enzo with.Finn shifted on the bed, wincing as he used his elbows to bring himself to a seated position, “Speak. Now.”“Well, when you talk to me like that,” Enzo grins, but a single glare from Finn has the look falling from his face. “I may or may not be finding a cure for your shitty predicament.”“The council is in Blackwood as we speak, and you,” the rasp in Finn’s voice grows with every word, “It was you… the whole time?”“What the fuck did you expect me to do?” Enzo snarls, venom in his voice, “Jerk my dick until you die? Fuck that shit. Az can waltz around with his head up his ass, but I’m not about to let you die because of his inaction.”The two of them stared at one another, jaws set tight, and tension riddling their muscles, but afte
Erin's POVA million thoughts go through my mind as Enzo all but drags me through the house. His determination to get to Finn has me nearly stumbling up the steps.“What’s happening?”Enzo drops my hand, remaining silent as he barrels down the hallway.“Enzo,” I snap, finding him standing at the side of the bed where Finn remains thrashing wildly.I feel helpless as I watch him convulse, limbs flailing, and skin pale. The glow of moonlight seeping through the window catches a thick layer of sweat forming along his hairline. Dark strands of hair cling to his skin, the sight of him leaving me frozen in the doorway.Enzo’s nearly white eyes closed, a soft hum falling from his lips. His breathing is even and he’s not panicking. Why isn’t he panicking, and why isn’t he doing anything to help?“Erin, I need you to do me a favor, and it’s really fucking important that you get it right. Understand?” he doesn’t turn towards me, nor does he open his eyes. His voice is calm, far too calm for wha
Azure's POVDoubt curdles in my gut as I walk the edge of the Northern border for the fourth time.Finn would tell me I was a fool. I know that, and still, I can’t bring myself to turn around.This could be a trap, and I’d be the dumbass who was so blinded by the need to save my mate, that I ignored it.‘It’s definitely a trap, you dipshit,’ Nero sneers. ‘You’re just lucky I have no qualms about eliminating anything and everything that tries to stop me from getting Nash back.’ Nero has been increasingly agitated in the past few days. I think losing Nash solidified our reality that we both need Finn and Nash.“Color me surprised,” my mother’s voice sinks beneath my skin like it always does. It’s embarrassing that my body reacts to her, even after all this time. “I didn’t think you had the balls to show up.”“That only proves how little you know your son.”She laughs, and I finally turn around. Her hair has turned a bright silver, similar to her eyes. The striking similarities between
Finn's POVI glanced back at the closed door before turning my attention to Mila.My hatred for her hadn’t faltered… not even a little.Her long blonde hair fanned around her face, soaking up the blood that had finally stopped seeping from the wound on her neck.‘I’m sorry,’ Nero muttered as I caug
Erin's POV“What’s on your mind?” Azure was lying behind me, running his fingers down my side slowly. The sensation sent a calming warmth through my body, something I desperately needed after everything that happened.Rowan began blowing up my phone about an hour ago to the point that I had to powe
Erin's POVI stood, staring at the calendar in my makeshift office at Finn’s, the big red circle on today’s date a glaring reminder that my plan was in motion.Finn gently knocks on the doorframe, “Everything is all set.”I took a deep breath, glancing at him over my shoulder.He smiled, showing of
Erin's POVMy nose twitched from the smell of charred flesh and moss.It was a scent I’d never forget.As Az and I walked through the trees on our way to Finn, my surroundings felt so familiar, but I couldn’t peg where from. There was a fog clouding whatever memory my brain was trying to connect to







