“One more fight,” Laxus says while passing me a bottle of water. “I noticed something in this last fight that might help you keep control.”I whip my head up, “What was it? I can feel myself slipping, like there’s some kind of tether pulling me toward that dark aggression, so anything could help.”“
Ethan“Ready for day two?” Laxus asks, stepping up to my side as I stand at the entrance to the arena. Who knew fighting yourself could be so exhausting, though I guess I shouldn’t be surprised I’m so tired. I’ve been going against a baser instinct, one that is currently out of the norm than it usua
Then, I strike, slicing my claws through the solid mass of flesh that hurtles toward me. Fiona“Does this look right? The color is kind of…” Well, I don’t know. It’s a mix between a purple and blue color, but just a second ago, the liquid was almost yellow.“Yes, Eclipse Orchid gives it the purple
FionaMy toes tap uncontrollably on the floor as I squeeze Isla’s hand. It didn’t take long for the nurse to bring us back to a room after we arrived, but since then, we’ve been sitting alone in this little office.I’m kind of freaking out because they wouldn’t be taking so long if there wasn’t some
I’d never thought about pregnancy while with Ethan. It hadn’t even been on my radar, and now… oh, god. My hand flies to my mouth, and the papers flutter to the floor as I realize what this truly means.I’m going to have Ethan’s baby, and we’re not even together anymore. I’m going to have a baby, som
FionaSinking back into the couch, I curl into Isla’s side and take a deep breath. A baby. I’m having a baby, a little version of me, or a little version of Ethan.My heart constricts painfully in my chest, and I sigh.“Should I tell him?” I murmur, laying a hand on my belly. It’s still flat, which
FionaI shove several outfits into my bag in a rush, not even bothering to fully fold them or organize them. There’s no time. Ryan said he’d be here in thirty minutes to pick me up and take me to the airport. He said we’ll be flying out the moment he gets clearance to use the company jet he can get
Fiona“Try to calm down, Fiona,” Ryan says softly, squeezing my hand. I nod, but that’s easier said than done. I haven’t been able to calm down since I got the news about Ethan.“I… what’s going to happen when we get there? What if Ethan is…”I can’t finish the sentence. I haven’t been able to stop
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