A shiver runs over me, and I suddenly feel like I’m back in my first week of working at the office. Dirty glances are shot my way as I walk past people I’ve been nothing but kind to. Women watch me with wrinkled noses and curled lips, while the men watch me with interest and wandering eyes.Clutchin
Fiona“Lasagna,” I murmur, scanning the wall of pasta. A little comfort food would be good after the day I’ve had, so I grab a box of lasagna noodles and pasta sauce before making my way to the cold section for the rest of the ingredients.Eyes follow me, like they have all day, and I do my best to
I gasp, fear clamping down on me and making me trip. My feet tangle in each other, and I tumble forward, hitting the cold, hard floor with a thud. A jolt flies through my body, and I groan.As the man skids to a stop in front of me, I grab the nearest thing, a can of soup, and throw it. He dodges, a
FionaFour days.It should be enough, right? Four days away from work, away from people, and they should be able to move on from the chaos that seems to be my life. The weekend drug by slower than anything, and I want to go back to work, but would it be the same as Thursday?Would everyone be watchi
“I’m Richard,” he says, but I didn’t ask. My eyes find the number above the elevator, and I pray that it’ll be here soon. “I’d like to take you out tonight.”My eyes find Richard’s again, and I shake my head, stuttering, “N-no thanks. I have plans with my friend.” A lie, but he doesn’t need to know
Third Person POVAngela, proud of her accomplishment in tainting Fiona’s name in the East, stands before the gathered elders and council members. Her parents stand with her, supporting her in her efforts to keep a human from becoming the Luna of the Silverclaw Pack.“Yes, sir. I can prove that Alpha
Ethan“Run it again,” I order, “Raen, you’re slipping on your right. Wendel, plant your feet to gain a stronger balance and use your core. Pratch, use your full strength because your enemy won’t hold back.”“Alpha, why do we need to practice fighting in our human forms? Wouldn’t we fight in Lycan wo
“I apologize for intruding, but you should have sent for me to join the deliberations. That was a fault on your part, Council Member Thaen,” I tell him, pinning my eyes on his without regret. I should have at least been informed of an official hearing, especially since it was directly about me.“Alp
Fiona POV“You look gorgeous,” Mom whispers, tears brimming her eyes. I smile at her through the mirror and look down at my dress.A week of shopping, I still didn’t find my dress, but after one visit to my mother, she had the perfect solution.“You look more beautiful in that dress than I ever coul
My nerves grew as we get closer to the statue, and I notice the food, flowers, money, and many other things laid out at the bottom of the statue. I glance down at the small gift I brought, nervous that it’s not enough.Honestly, I wasn’t sure what to bring. Ethan said it is a gift of thanks and that
Fiona POV“He should be here any minute,” I tell Healer Farah as she preps the ultrasound machine.Ethan is on his way back from the meeting with the Northern Alphas. He told me that with the death of Alpha Thrange, the other Alphas decided that any form of rebellion or resistance was futile. They s
Everyone stills and turns to look at the two Alphas fighting. Or really, they turn in time to see Ethan rip into the man who kidnapped me.“I’ve never seen Ethan so angry,” Aaron mutters, his wide eyes never leaving the bloody scene in front of us. Honestly, I thought the fight would be more difficu
Fiona POVI let myself sink into Ethan’s chest, sobbing as his arms surround me. One hand cradles the back of my neck while the other pulls me closer by my back. That pleasurable, calming tingle from his touch sweeps through my body, giving my body a chance to finally relax.It feels like I can fina
Ethan POV“Is everyone ready?”Tension and adrenaline pump through my veins, making it nearly impossible to stop pacing since I got word from the scouts that they may have found my mate. If they’re right, then she’s with Alpha Thrange of the Whiteclaw Pack.“We’re almost ready,” Alpha Mandra says, g
Third Person POVAs he sits back in his chair, the Alpha of the Whiteclaw Pack stares at the computer screen. The pretty little female curls into herself, pressing her back into the corner of the wall like she always does when she finishes her meal.Watching her has become a soothing pastime for her
However, if Fiona does happen to be in one of the two packs the scouts mentioned, we’ll be able to get in and get out without alerting them. I don’t want to lose this chance to search for Fiona. It could be my only chance to do so without violence.“Which means I need us to keep a lock on our anger,
Ethan POVMy senses return as the darkness fades away, and I groan because my limbs feel heavy, and my head aches. Taking several deep breaths, I blink to clear my vision, confused when I can’t move my arms.Looking around, I find my wrists trapped in heavy chains. I follow the chains to the wall, n