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
Apphia I wake up the following morning to the buzzing of a phone. I stir; my body feels like it's been run over by a truck. My phone buzzes again, and I reach the bedside to check it. It is a message from Jerry. They have arrived in town. I check the time; it is a quarter to ten. I stretch my li
PART TWO (2)Lily's pov "Lily, Nicholas is not answering my calls. I went to his place, but he wasn't home," Mom frowns, putting her phone on the table. My brother has been beside himself these four years. He's detached from the world and everyone. I close my laptop and try to mind-link Nicholas,
DrakeFor a moment, I think she's sleeping, but then I see it... a trail of blood across her slender neck. Nicholas takes her in his arms, shaking her briefly, and then cradles her. He doesn't move or speak, just holding her, tears streaming down his face."Get them!" I hear Uncle Leondre's order.
I stand on my tiptoes and peck him. He kisses me back, grabbing my waist and pulling me closer to him. I jump into his arms, wrapping my legs around his torso. We pull apart, our gazes locked on each other. He smiles slightly at me and kisses my nose. "Do you want to play a game? I miss playing wit







