ログインI nodded. "Don't let me trip." "I'll do my best." With a shared laugh, we headed out the door. Esme was there at the door, hanging back. Gracian stepped away from me and linked arms with her. "We'll see you soon." I nodded and watched them go. We stood in the foyer of the building. From wh
Grace A month later... After the attack, the remaining members retreated into the cabinet to figure out what to do. After all, the other half and the president had been killed in the attack because they attacked Mooncrest. Luckily, Astarte had simply fixed everything, and aside from the aches an
Fire spilled over the doors as we fought our way down the stairs. Something swiped my cheek, but I didn't heed it. We stumbled over the bodies and slipped in the blood. I tried not to think about how many people I'd killed. I didn't want to think about it. "Back up is coming, but we need time, "
Grace I heard dying screams as I ran. The sound of battle echoed down the hallway. I found Astarte holding a group of attackers off at the door of the other stairs. "There was no way off." Astarte snarled. "Your mother's office! Lock the door." "What about--" "Go!" I bit my lip and ran
"A good PR move comes with a splash of fun." Astarted nodded forward. "I believe you should get to your command room, yes?" I nodded and headed upstairs to my father's office, adrenaline pumping through my veins. An attack, contained or not, was a serious threat. The city needed to be locked dow
Grace As we boarded the crowded bus, a knot of unease tightened in my gut. Astarte made a show of being intrigued. She smiled for every photo and seemed genuinely delighted, all the while, she explained her plan. I promised to help you. PR is important. Having me here will get you attention beyo
"He probably knew that Eason didn't give a damn about Mooncrest." I lifted my head. "And thank you for reminding me to address that bit." I looked into the camera. "Citizens of Mooncrest, I want to be clear. In the year after my father's death, I wasn't here. I made no decisions. I had no sway or
Grace I heard Charles coming up behind me, but I didn't turn back. I was excited. My stomach was full and light. When I reached the door, I opened it only to be swept off my feet and lifted. I wrapped my legs around his waist as we kissed, and he kicked the door closed, carrying the basket in one
Charles Grace was trembling, clinging to me, clawing at me as if she couldn't get close enough. She wouldn't even let me pull away long enough to get her dress off. Every tightening of her fingers on me, every time she let out a needy little moan, she was pleading. Make it go away. I hushed he
He snicked, stumbling back. His whole body was shaking. The air was filled with his laughter, and it made me feel embarrassed and a little uneducated. "Is that what werewolves think of us?" He snickered. "We shift and work out all of our... animal urges in our shifted forms?" I bit my lip. "Ther







