LOGIN"I can't do this no more. I'm leaving you, Rupert Peter Myrie," Tasha said, her heart thudding in her chest. He turned, locking his eyes with hers, but she didn't flinch. Rupert snorted softly, his footsteps slow and deliberate as he approached, each breath husky, each movement heavy until he stood just an inch away. "Tee, you must be really angry for you to be calling me by my full name." "Stick to the point," she said, turning her face from his intimidating gaze. "I want to end things with you." Her voice trembled, but she forced the words out. He closed the space between them. "You want to end things with me?" His voice dropped. "Who teaching you this 'strong woman' crap?" He wrapped his arms around her, gently rocking her and pulling her to his chest. "The only way I'll ever let you leave me... is in a body bag." ****** After escaping a toxic relationship and years of being controlled, Tasha Mackenzie finds herself under the protection of Joseph Grind, America's most feared Mafia boss. He’s cold-blooded. Untouchable. And hiding a secret darker than his empire: he's also the Alpha of the Stinging Vipers werewolf pack. As Tasha is pulled into his dangerous world, she learns the man protecting her has a fiancée he claims is just a business deal. But how can she trust a man feared by an entire country, let alone love him? Can Tasha survive the war between her heart and his secrets... or will loving a monster destroy her for good?
View MoreTasha wrapped her arms tightly around her grandmother, savoring the warmth of the older woman's embrace."I'm glad you had fun on your date last night, Grandmother. You deserve it," Tasha said with a sleepy smile.Tania chuckled softly, her silver curls bouncing as she patted Tasha's back. "Thank you, my dear. But..." Her nose twitched, and she leaned back with a mischievous smirk. "By the smell of it, you had a mighty good time yourself."Tasha's mouth dropped. "Grandmother!"Tania grinned wickedly and looked past her granddaughter's shoulder. "And by the look of that smug bastard behind you, I'm guessing it was his fault."Joseph leaned casually against the car, arms crossed, not even pretending to be innocent. "I plead the fifth," he said with a wink.Tasha groaned and covered her face with both hands.Debby and Christopher had already left early to return to the Grind estate, Debby insisted on getting ready for the arrival of Chris's parents, so she just had to leave so she can go
Tasha stirred beneath the covers, her fingers instinctively reaching for Joseph's body. But he wasn't there.The bed was still warm though, so he couldn't have been gone too long. Maybe he went to the bathroom, she told herself. She blinked up at the ceiling, then turned her head toward the clock on the nightstand. 5:00 AM.Rain pattered softly against the windows. She sat up in the bed, rubbing the sleep from her eyes. The room was dim, painted with shadows and pale silver light from the moon. That's when she saw him standing on the balcony, framed by the thin curtains that swayed over the glass door. His silhouette was still and powerful as he tilted his head to the sky.Tasha wrapped the sheet around her naked body and stepped off the bed. Cold air kissed her skin as she padded to the door. She opened it gently and slipped out into the rain.The chill hit her instantly. She gasped.Joseph stood with his head raised toward the moon, his dark hair dripping, soaked as the rain beat d
Debby tiptoed out of Tasha's room, softly closing the door behind her. It was just past ten."How is she?" Chris asked as he approached the door."Shh," Debby said, pressing a finger to her lips. "She finally stopped crying and fell asleep."Chris sighed. "Poor Tasha. Come, Grandma's waiting for us downstairs."They descended the stairs together. As they reached the living room, Debby whistled when she saw Tania standing near the mirror adjusting her earrings."Miss Tania. Looks like you have a hot date. Where are you going, young lady?" Debby teased.Tania turned with a grin. "I'm going to an old werewolf mixer. My friend Alice set me up on a blind date."Debby raised an eyebrow. "Ok, but be careful. Women are being raped and murdered on dates these days.""I'll be fine. It's not like I'll be alone," Tania chuckled. Her eyes flashed, teeth lengthening just enough to make Debby take a step back. “My wolf Athena will be with me.” "That was so freaking cool."A car pulled up outside.
Tasha stirred as the crinkling of paper wrappers pulled her from sleep. She stretched her hand beside her, expecting to find Joseph's warm body, but her fingers met only cool sheets. “Joseph?” She whispered. "He woke up early and left," came Debby's voice from somewhere below.Tasha blinked, squinting toward the floor. Debby was seated cross-legged on the carpet, surrounded by an avalanche of gift boxes, shiny ribbons, and tissue paper. Wrappers were strewn everywhere, and her cousin’s hands were wrist-deep in a designer shopping bag.Tasha sat up. The blanket was clutched to her chest. That's when she noticed the rest of the room. The air carried the soft scent of roses and vanilla, and floating near the ceiling were silver and gold helium balloons, some shaped like hearts, others spelling out her name in curvy letters. Atop the lounge table sat a breakfast tray with scones, strawberries, blueberries, and delicate slices of mango fanned out next to a small bowl of whipped cream. Two
Joseph sat on the stone wall with his arms folded and one foot resting against the base as he stared out at the moonlit trees. The wind tugged at the edge of his jacket. His watch read 8:57 p.m.. Almost an hour as passed since Tasha said she'd meet him.He should've left by now. Gone for a run to c
The heavy oak door slammed behind them with a force that rattled the framed art on the wall."You're fucking insane," Joseph growled, shoving Penelope away from him. "You don't just storm into my home and start throwing claws at my guests."Penelope stumbled back, caught herself, and straightened w
Debby's chest rose and fell with every breath, but it wasn't from the run. Not anymore.Chris stood in front of her, his sweatpants hung low, and his chest was bare and still gleaming slightly from the shift. His body was ridiculous, like God had made a Greek statue and then added a little extra ju
At exactly 7:30 p.m., the last of the sunlight disappeared.Christopher adjusted the straps of the heavy knapsack slung over one shoulder, standing at the edge of the path where the forest met the well-kept lawn."Are you seriously wearing that?" he asked, raising an eyebrow as Debby walked up.Deb
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