Carol’s POV I’m pulled out of my thoughts when I notice the man sitting next to me has been eyeing me for some time. He’s above average height with slicked-back dark hair and a smug looking face. I can’t tell if he’s a werewolf or a human. Either way, he’s making me uncomfortable. “Hey. It’s you
“Honestly, I’m disappointed. This is just a training match. Going up against the Cougars like this is just supposed to be practice, but they had so much trouble defeating them. At this rate, there’s no way that they’re going to make it through the first round of the season.” I have become an exper
Fiona has sent at least a dozen messages in all-caps. Most of the messages are raving about how creepy that other man was and how romantic Aiden had been. Along with the messages she sent several photos she took of her TV screen while watching the game. She also took a few messages to compliment my
I feel my face burn at his sudden sincerity. I laugh nervously. “You should probably keep your eyes on the puck. But really, I do appreciate it. It wasn’t as bad as I thought it might be. It’s going to be impossible for me to avoid public attention. Constantly hiding from everyone sounds far too tro
Carol’s POV I sit on the bed, unable to sleep. I can hear the muffled sound of Aiden talking in the next room. He’s been speaking with his father for almost an hour now. Judging by the little I’ve heard, it isn’t the most pleasant conversation. My anxiety is reaching new heights when Aiden final
A beautiful, sleek-looking airplane is waiting for us. Emblazoned on the side in large golden lettering is the word “Cruz”. My jaw drops. “You have a private jet?!” I gasp. Aiden chuckles. “What, don’t like the color?” He teases. I punch his shoulder playfully. The ride is so luxurious I almos
Carol’s POV The upscale boutique practically gleams as a personal driver drops us off at the front door. The store is located in what is presumably the most expensive part of town. Although there are people in fine clothes bustling around on the street, the store itself seems quite private. The wi
As I step out onto the walkway, Aiden stares at me as though no one else in the world exists. Even a few other customers have stopped in their tracks to watch me. The silence drags on for so long I can feel my skin prickle “Well? What do you think?“ I ask. Aiden gets to his feet. He steps up onto