LOGINDemon 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
Nathan jumped awake and noticed everyone else was still asleep. He went into the cave to wake his mate, and they were gone. Katia and the children were gone. She took the children and left them asleep there. When she saw him and the men, she would have known why they were there, and yet she just lef
Opening his eyes and smiling he grabbed Katia while he sat up and said, “I was hoping to hear you tell me you love me again. Because I love you so much and you are living just fine in this realm. You will get the hang of it.”Dalia watched as her big strong brother leaned down and kissed his mate wi
The two men decided to go join the game of scaring each other silly and headed down to where the rest were.A few weeks later, it was finally Halloween. All day long, there were bonfires that kept going so as darkness arrived everyone could warm up, and their way was lit with light. The only area wi
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







