LOGINEVELINEThe Timber and Tonic bar was a lively pocket of nightlife. It sat on the edge of the forest road, where trees met the city lights. A large neon sign stood atop it, with its name written in cursive, stylized with wolf fangs. And as Eveline killed the engine of the borrowed scooter, she realized the patrons were mostly, if not all, werewolves. Some wore tight jeans and leather, laughing and shoving each other playfully. Others wore little clothing, their eyes glowing in the dark and their fangs flashing when they grinned. Their scents all mingled with the fresh forest, and she almost wished she could shift. It seemed this was the only place to party around here, and the perfect place for her to seek her release.She tugged on her jacket subconsciously , before walking into the bar. She had it all planned out: go in, grab one drink, dance a little. And that was it. At the entrance, there was a little line. A burly bouncer with a scar across his jaw was asking for ID ahead. Sh
EVELINENothing really did start to make any sense.She couldn't find Lucian the next morning. He wasn't downstairs at the living area when she came down, not anywhere else. Not that she knew where to look for him. The villa was a very large affair, and she had no doubt that she could get lost if she wandered around too much.But she did know her way to the hospice wing, and that was where she went. Howard was inside the room, reading a book by the window, and he declared that it was alright for her to check on her father now. Marcus Hart was sleeping peacefully, on the bed, though still attached to a purplish drip. “Has he had anything to eat?” She asked. “Not yet.” Howard poked a finger at the drip. “But he won't lack nutrition.” “When will he…Will he…?” Howard gave her a gentle smile. “You need not to worry, dear. Be assured, Lucian will have your father back up again, in no time.” She nodded, shifting her gaze back to her foster father. “And…where is he? Lucian?” She asked
LUCIANThere was something different about her look all of a sudden, almost as if he had stolen her breath away. The light of the sunset itself poured in through the dining windows behind him, casting a golden glow across her face. Her eyes seemed to sparkle like confetti, and her skin seemed to glow brighter against the warmth of the light. He couldn't tell which one made him transfixed to the spot.And his thoughts revolved around the impossibility of it all; Alpha Lucian Reed, one of the most sought-after neurosurgeons in both human and wolf territories; felt butterflies fluttering in his belly at the sight of her.He hadn't given much thought to what it meant to be one's mate, but it was as cruel as it was enchanting. And it did seem like she had a charm that had reduced him to a man who needed a dose of her just to function. The thought was equal parts amusing and annoying.When he left the hotel that morning, he didn't think he'd look back. But the feeling that gnawed at his
EVELINEThe bathroom door suddenly swung open without warning. Eveline nearly jumped out of her skin, spinning around with a gasp.Lucian stood in the doorway, completely unfazed by the sight of her standing there naked.“What the fuck?!” she roared, snatching a towel off the rack and wrapping it around herself as fast as she could. “Don’t you fucking knock?!” Lucian leaned against the doorframe, arms crossed. “You seem to forget you’re in one of my rooms. I own this house. I don’t need permission to enter any room I want.” “what?! You gave this room to me,” she snapped, glaring at him. He looked amused for a second, but then he held up his hands. “You're right. I'm sorry, I shouldn't have scared you like that.” She didn't reply, still glaring at him from behind the screen, with the one hand gripping the towel tightly.“I didn’t expect to see you here, though,” he said. “Could you get out?” “I’ve seen that beautiful body before,” he said. “There’s no need to hide now.”Eveline
EVELINE She looked up when Howard stepped out of the room, then rushed forward. “How is he?” She asked, fiddling with her thumbs. “He is stable now,” the steward replied. “Just a minor issue and the doctor has handled it.” “I want to see him.” She tried to push past Howard, but he held her back gently with one hand. “I can assure you that your father is in very good hands and will soon be well. The only thing that could be detrimental to him at this time, would be your agitation.” Eveline tried to take calming breaths. She wasn't at her best during stressful situations. And when she had seen her father’s life slipping away on those monitors… It was too scary to forget. But she took another look at Howard , and nodded in resignation. “Alright, fine. Fine.” “You must be exhausted. Allow me to show you to your room.” Eveline didn't have the strength to argue. She took one last look at the door, then followed Howard down the corridor. She still thought o
LUCIAN He could see the defiance blazing in her eyes as she fled the room, and he found it amusing to watch. Lucian turned toward the tall window, staring out into the deepening shadows of the pine forest. His wolf would usually yearn to go out, to shift and run free amongst the trees. Right now, he only wanted the woman who walked out of the room. Whether Eveline liked it or not, she was his fated mate. Her wolf knew it, just like his. He saw it in her eyes, and he could smell it on her. And that was why he found her defiance amusing. There was no need trying to hide it. Because he was not letting her go. He didn't think after all these years, he would have a mate. He never even considered what it would be like. But the feeling was intoxicating. His wolf surged against his ribs, irritated by the distance that separated them. It had taken every ounce of his self control to hold back from the soft weight of her bosom as she surrendered to his touch, to feel that







