MasukDemon pretends he doesn’t notice the moment shift. This is a lie. He notices everything. He just chooses when to acknowledge it based on how entertaining the fallout might be. Right now, he’s leaning against a tree like a decorative menace, arms crossed, expression bored in the theatrical way that
The mate bond hits like a migraine wrapped in arrogance. I’m halfway through chewing a piece of dried fruit, of questionable origin, courtesy of Demon, when the pressure blooms behind my eyes, sharp and familiar and utterly unwelcome. You will listen to me. I choke, coughing as Raph immediately s
The forest goes quiet in a way that has nothing to do with peace. It’s the kind of quiet that presses against your ears, that makes even breathing feel loud. The birds don’t scatter, they vanish. The wind doesn’t stop; it waits. The land itself draws a line and holds it. That’s when I know he’s he
My fingers curl at my sides. “Who told you?” “No one,” he replies. “I followed the noise.” Nathan blinks. “The noise.” “Yes. Relics don’t like being bored. Especially not ones with opinions.” I pinch the bridge of my nose. “That bident is not meant to be used. Especially by the one seeking it no
Nathan argues like a man who believes logic is a shield. I love him for it. I also know better. We’re halfway down the hall when he finally stops pretending this conversation is casual and turns fully toward me, boots planting with that familiar Alpha finality, like the ground itself has agreed to
Not just because she lacks patience but because waiting implies restraint. And restraint, when you already know the truth, feels suspiciously like lying. She stands at the edge of the terrace, moonlight pooling at her feet, hands clasped behind her back like she’s holding herself still by force. Th
author povNathan found that his mate was beginning to settle down into her new life. She could not help the kid like exuberance she showed for many things. Nathan had learned it was because she had never been allowed to experience what most people do growing from childhood to adulthood. She did not
author povClosing the door, Nathan turned, and Katia was stretched out on the sofa with her eyes closed. He walked over, picked her up and stretched himself out on the sofa, laying her on top of him. She was so tiny, her head was tucked beneath his chin and her feet were at his ankles. She didn’t e
author povThe day after Halloween, Nathan decided there had to be something else better than all the undecorating and decorating for a new holiday.Katia, Dalia, many of the other women, and, of course, the children informed everyone that now All Hallows' Day was over it was now time to decorate fo
author povAt the beginning of October, as the weather became nippier, Katia convinced Nathan to allow the pack to celebrate Halloween as the humans do. Everyone is excited about planning their costumes, decorating their houses and yards, or choosing the type of candy to give out. It seems the new L







