LOGINApphia's povI'm lying on a picnic blanket at the royal lake, surrounded by lovely and colorful flowers as spring is upon us. The sky is blue, and the heat warms my skin. It is incredible, amazing. Life has been wonderful. I'm married to my mate, and I have two children, one of whom is on the way.
Nicholas' povI'm going to be a father. I'm ecstatic. My family and pack are elated, too. Life is perfect. Today, Apphia and I are strolling through the flower fields where we went for our first date. I'm nervous, but I don't let it show. I recheck my pocket to ensure the engagement ring is still th
Apphia It's been a year of happiness after my coronation as Queen Luna. We were all having dinner when Lily announced she was eight weeks pregnant. Everyone was ecstatic. Blade is over the moon and protective of his chosen mate. I'm sitting in my mate's lap, smiling as Vicky and Drake tell us abou
ApphiaOur body is in perfect rhythm, and his intense blue eyes are on me. He grabs my wrists and pins them against the mattress as his thrust accelerates. We don't avert eye contact. The movements of his hips make me crazier with desire. I can't hold my moans of pleasure. I let myself drown in the
Apphia As I pull away from my brother's warm embrace. Duncan's smile is radiant, even as tears glisten in his eyes. I called him last night, and today, at 7:30 A.M., he and his beautiful family were outside the imposing black castle gates. This delightful surprise brought warmth to me. He gently
ApphiaGoddess, we have been apart for what feels like an eternity. I yearn for this connection with him, the way our bodies, hearts, and souls intertwine. The electric pulse in my core intensifies, awakening every sensation within me. In mere moments, he slips my shirt off, leaving my panties, but
ApphiaThe following morning, Nicholas pulls up outside a modern, white building that resembles an industrial complex. He climbs out of the car and walks around to open the door for me."Are you sure you want to do this?" he asks again. I nod. Blade and Drake brought Amir here last night.Nicholas h
Apphia I yelp. My heart ceases briefly. However, whatever it is, he grabs its neck and stretches out his arm so it doesn't scratch him with its sharp claws. I clamber out of bed and rush to him. " No, stay there, Apphia," he bared his teeth in a low growl. I ignore his command and stand beside him
ApphiaWhy hasn't he marked me? I wonder. Is he unsure about me? Does he not want me to feel what he does? I'm prepared to ask him, but Ziora stops me.Nicholas slowly slips out of me and stands beside the bed. I close my eyes, reeling from everything that happened. I feel him hover over me again an
Duncan I was fucking hurt that my mate didn't want anything to do with me. I asked her why, and her reasons shocked me—especially the last two. I didn't expect my silence in my sister's abuse would come back to bite me in my ass. It was my karma. It hurt like a bitch. My chest was in pain.I looked







