“Lady Brightclaw,” they greeted. “Of course. Will you be overseeing the rest of the move?’“Of course. What are best friends for?”One of them opened the door and I smirked as I entered.Let’s the games begin.ReneeThe sound of Vivian’s huffing was music, but I didn’t feel at ease until we had alre
DominicI was in my office, the case files spread out in front of me like a puzzle I couldn’t quite solve. The docket number for Renee’s case sat at the top of every page, staring back at me in bold letters. Financial records, pack account logs, medical records, the guardianship order and so much of
“You, obviously. If he’s important to you—”“I didn’t say that,” she snapped, a little too quickly. “This isn’t about me. It’s about Renee not being a good friend. She knows I like him, and she’s still—still taking advantage of him being nice to her! She’s not even helping me!”I sat back, rubbing a
DominicVivian’s smile froze. “Renee?”“Yes. She needs a vehicle as soon as possible.” I said it casually, but I didn’t miss the flicker of annoyance in her expression. “I would prefer she had one before the semester started.”“You’re buying her a car?” she asked slowly, like she couldn’t quite beli
No. Honestly, not out of a desperate last-ditch effort to garner my sympathy, too scared or too ashamed—too hurt in some ways— to just ask. I closed my eyes and cursed under my breath.That kiss.I shouldn’t have let it happen. Shouldn’t have wanted it the way I did. I could still feel the soft heat
“You think you can humiliate my brother and get away with it? You’re nothing but a spoiled, pathetic little—”I was on my feet seconds later, snarling at her. “Keep your fucking hands off me, and keep your pathetic little brother away from me.”“You—”“And don’t think for a second you’re going to ge
Fight.My fist connected with her jaw so hard my knuckles screamed in protest, but I didn’t care.Someone yanked me back and off her. I roared, jerking and twisting hard to shove them off, to the ground, clawing at their face. Another person rushed up toward me and I shoved her back. She went flying
Someone made a move to leave or punch him, it was barely a tremble of movement several feet behind Neil.“Don’t move.”I shuddered, flinching as the command settled, but somehow missed me. Then... I realized that the compulsions, none of them, hadn’t actually been directed at me, but cast across the
I huffed about to walk to her, but I noticed that the men who had stepped out of the cars were much closer than before. I pulled out my phone and called Renee, not willing to shout across the distance. Renee answered, though she looked confused.“What were you thinking?” I hissed. “Are you trying to
Dominic"Back down,” I snarled getting out of the car. “Before you start another inter-pack dispute.”I looked over at Tyler and the officers. Tyler went pale with fear and stepped back. The officers shot to attention. “Alpha --”“Quiet,” I snarled. “Tyler, what the fuck are you doing?”“S-She attac
“How’d you like the Blue Office?”“It was incredible. I... Thank you. I promise I kept the gore down.”She waved her hand grabbing a cup from the cup holder and lifting it to her nose as she flicked the top open.“We have cleaning staff who work magic. It wouldn’t be the first time there was blood i
Renee"I could really use a tutor,” I said.Then, I explained my plan. Maybe she heard more than I meant to say, but she nodded.“I’ve got a meeting to get to. Cracking heads usually takes a few hours, but I’m free for the rest of the afternoon. You need anything to entertain yourself for a bit.”I
“Thanks,” I said anyway.Arielle reached out and took my hand. “One day you will believe it.” She pat my hand. “Now, when are you coming to Mountainhowl?” I blinked. “What?”She shrugged. “You’ve got a place there. You’re one of us. I figure it’s time.”I stared at her.This woman—this terrifying,
Renee“Thank you,” I whispered. He took my hand and squeezed gently. Then, he left his bag beside me.He turned to leave, and I caught Arielle watching him with the kind of interest that made me incredibly nervous. “Brooding, protective hero, hm? He's perfect for you. Keep your heels and you dress
When the photos had been taken, they started frisking people. Vivian stepped up.“You can’t---”“Quiet,” Arielle said not even look at her.I felt the compulsion cut through the air, striking Vivian. She shut her mouth, her eyes went pale and she went completely still, fearful.“Leave.”Vivian turne
ReneeNeil was blocking my view of Tyler, but I could see the woman and her entourage clearly. For one glorious second, I thought maybe they were on my side. But then I saw the crest on the woman’s lapel—something ancient and royal, unfamiliar even to me—and the way the others stood between her and
No.I must have heard wrong. He’s supposed to like me.He will like me given enough time.Vivian blinked. “Excuse me? I must have heard you wrong.”His expression was cold, unmoving, his lips tilted up in the smallest show of disdain and disgust.“You see a woman who is meant to be your friend beate