ログイン“Hi, boo! Looking good!”I laugh and hug her back. “You too!”She pulls away to give me a thorough once-over, her eyes traveling over my face before a knowing smirk spreads across her lips.“And blooming. Looks like you got some much-needed lovin’—”“I’m glad you dropped by!” I quickly cut in, squee
Tabitha’s POVSunday morning finds me in the kitchen, preparing what might be the biggest lunch spread this penthouse has seen in weeks—or maybe months, or years? It doesn’t matter, I plan to make this day’s lunch special.Why? Because we have friends coming over today.Last night, Eve texted me if
Tabitha’s POVReed studies my face.“Are you?”“No!” I answer immediately. “I wasn't siding with him. I was worried because I know how you get when you're angry in public. Your eyes change, and so do Evren's, Luca's, and Jace's. I just didn't want things to get worse at the club, especially when the
Tabitha’s POVI'm attending university, working on projects with classmates, and making friends. I'm meeting people who have no idea who my mates are or what we mean to each other. For the first time, I'm building a life outside the little circle we've always shared.And with that comes the realizat
Tabitha’s POV“I guess I just haven’t really thought about how our relationship would appear in public when it’s not just the five of us. Or when we’re not around people who already knew about us back in Kaelara.”Back on the island, I never had to explain much about our relationship. Mom knew. Evel
Tabitha’s POVAround noon, I find myself lounging beside the penthouse’s rooftop pool with Sugar curled up on my lap.The sun feels nice against my skin, and the gentle breeze makes this the perfect afternoon to relax. Every now and then, I run my fingers through Sugar’s fur while watching the water
Tabitha’s POV“You’ve got a death wish, don’t you?” Reed mutters as he flips the gun in his hand before cocking it and leveling the barrel right at me.“Leaving Kaelara five years ago must have toughen you up, stepsis,” Jace snips. “Fine. Let’s see if that bravado still holds when the bullets fly.”
Tabitha’s POVThe hallway is cold this late at night, but Evren’s voice is colder.“You shouldn’t be here.”I face him fully. He stands a few feet away with water still dripping from the ends of his damp hair. His eyes are unreadable, but I feel the weight in them. There is something in the way he l
Tabitha’s POV“It’s a hot day. They’re probably cooling down at the pool. Come with me.”And we do. The sun glints off the water as we follow Emery to the back patio. I hear music playing softly from a speaker somewhere and some voices bouncing off the water and stone.I try to steady my breath. My
Tabitha’s POVEmery rises slightly from his seat and extends a hand with the confidence of someone who’s used to being in charge of entire cities, not just lunch tables. Of course, he is. Emery Aldair is the Alpha of Crystal Ridge pack and the commanding officer of the Kaelara Naval Station!“It’s n







