LOGINWe break away, and I gaze into those gorgeous blue eyes that burn only for me. “I love you, Milena La Croix, with everything I am.”I smile as I hold my hand out and feel Xander place the gun in my hand, still smiling at Zion before I look upwards. A little something I planned.One shot. One chance
~ MILENA ~His eyes now flick to me, and those words take me by surprise. I hate how it shows on my face, and it takes me a second to school my emotions.“Yeah, he isn’t, and my brother and mentor are also not here. No big deal.” But the moment the words leave my lips, I realise it is a big deal; it
~ MILENA ~It’s been a few weeks since it all went down, and after the cacophony of delicious chaos, it was followed by serenity. A peace like I have never experienced before.The high officials of the government were notified of the situation, and things were brought under control. Many Arkan hunte
We both turn as that voice cuts through the room, not realising where he had come from.“Fuck,” Adriana mutters before static erupts, and she’s cut off. I raise my gun as Raze smirks. His smile is far too wide for someone who is about to die.“You made it,” he says, his voice echoing in here. “You a
~ ZION ~They were maybe human once, but some are half-mutated, some look like they have the snout or claws of a wolf… but it’s clear they’re all dead.“Do a full turn, Milena,” Adriana murmurs, and I know she’s taking pictures with the cameras we’re both wearing.The sight makes me sick; some of th
~ ZION ~That night may have been the longest night of negotiations I’ve ever led, but one that was the most important. With the Arkan agreeing to help, as long as they got to decide the punishment for those who betrayed and sold them out.A fair price.My duty was to make sure the rest agreed to th
I’m healing well. Soon I’ll be back to full strength. “Alright, both of you stay with her, we are on our way back," I say to Jai just as I hold my hand out to Zion, but at the same time so does Hugh. Zion looks between us as a grin crosses his lips before I retract mine and Hugh smiles. As much as
“And so do you… there’s a lot we need to do, Zaia, and for that, we need you at your best too.” I say, brushing her gorgeous red locks over her shoulder and placing my hands on her shoulders. I begin massaging her. She tenses, but I don’t stop massaging the back of her neck and her shoulders. She
She looks up at me, hurt flashing in her eyes, but she knows there is truth in my words. “Are you saying Mom could have?” “Only she knows that, but if your dad saw her, there’s not really place for doubt, but there can be things that influenced her decision or things that made her do what she did.
I shake my head as I walk towards the door. I didn't shift because it is so, so painful… I felt like I was going to die… but I want to try again. Maybe things will become easier. Another day. I unlock the door and head to Valerie’s room. Jai is fast asleep on the armchair beside the bed, his head







