LOGIN"But I gave him the excuse—" "He would have created an excuse regardless." I was firm now. "Nate, stop blaming yourself. Your grandfather made his choices. Recruited his rogues. Planned his attacks. Built his conspiracy for fifteen years before you even met me. You're not responsible for his extre
"He wasn't who you thought he was. Nate, that's not your fault. Children see the best in people. See what they're shown. You didn't know about his extremism because he hid it. Because he was—he was good at pretending to be someone different." "For fifteen years. Dad said Grandfather's been plannin
The Rejected Mate Rose pov I woke to an empty bed. For a moment—one terrible, panicked moment—I thought it was a nightmare. That Nate was gone. That the poison had killed him after all. That I'd lost him despite the antidote working. Then I heard his voice. Low. Strained. Coming from the win
Grandfather stood silent. For the first time since the trial started, he had no response. "Take him away." Madeline gestured to guards. "Three days. Then public execution. Council justice served." Vampires and wolves moved. Surrounded Grandfather. Started leading him from the chamber. He looke
"Jeremy, I'm trying to make you understand—" "I understand perfectly." Dad's voice was absolutely cold. "You chose ideology over family. Hate over love. Murder over acceptance. You tried to kill my son. Shot my mate. Threatened children. Destroyed everything I built. Father, I understand exactly w
The Rejected Mate Nate pov The Council chamber was packed. Representatives from every major pack in North America. Vampire lords from established covens. Alliance members. Witnesses. Press documenting everything for supernatural communities worldwide. And my family. Sitting in the front row.
"I know. I'm done making that mistake." I paused. "Dad, I slept for twenty hours yesterday. My body literally shut down. That's not going to happen again." "How can I be sure?" "Because Emma will kill me if it does," I said, only half-joking. "She made it very clear—if I go back to those pattern
My Cheating Mate Jeremy pov The casserole was incredible. Real, home-cooked food instead of the protein bars and takeout that had become my diet. But more than the food, it was having Emma across the table from me, talking, laughing, just existing in the same space without the weight of therapy
Gunshots rang out. Silver bullets that made wolves scream when they hit. Some of the mercenaries were in human form with rifles, providing covering fire for their shifted pack members. "Protect the pack house!" My father's command echoed through the mind-link. "Don't let them reach the safe rooms!
"She needs to hear it from Alpha command. From me and Marcus together." He checked his watch. "I'm waking Marcus now. We'll meet here in thirty minutes. That gives you time to prepare Emma for what's coming." After he left, I returned to the living room. Emma was still asleep, her face peaceful in







