MasukApphia'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
" Is that the guy you had a one-night stand with?" Lily smirks. Daisy sneers and is about to retort when a commotion occurs at the courtyard entrance. A few guards are holding back an angry lady from approaching us. She's shouting and fighting them off her like a wildcat. We all get to our feet, "
I stumble back, my body shaking. The vampire falls to his knees, and then his body slams against the ground. I throw his heart atop his body; my heart is racing, all the adrenaline withers, and disgust, sorrow, and guilt take over. I killed someone. Oh fuck. I killed him. Drake suddenly emerges from
ApphiaI feel him—deep within me. It is him_ the seeker. He doesn't wear a cloak. The seeker is of average height, with very short hair and dark eyes that glint red. He approaches but stops, smiling like a cat and displaying his sharp fangs. He looks back at his escort. His entourage is all old and
" M.. My prince, it's an honor to have you in my pack. I was talking to _"Before he can finish his sentence, his knees pop and buckle. He grunts in pain, face contorting in anguish. After a moment, bones crack; this time, both his wrists. Nicholas wraps his arm around my waist firmly, the darkness







