LOGINI felt a flicker on the other end and let out a small breath. He was alive, which meant that not all was lost. But I couldn’t contact him. I tried desperately, but either he was indisposed or my wolf was too exhausted to make the connection; I felt nothing more than that initial flicker, followed by
Elena’s POVI pulled my hand back through the bars and stared at the huddled little mass in the cage next to me, studying her face as best I could in the dim light.My daughter stared right back at me.That was her, alright. Ivy. My little girl. Her face, although dirty, her hair disheveled and her
Serena planted a hand on her hip and cocked her head. “You done?” she asked almost impatiently, gesturing to the tray. “Because I made you soup, and I’d hate to deny giving it to you just because you’re being naughty.”“Fuck you and your soup,” Kade snarled. “Where’s Elena? Where’s Ivy? Where are th
Kade’s POV“Kade…”He couldn’t feel the mate bond anymore, and it terrified him. Like reaching into a familiar space where there was once warmth and life, only to find cold emptiness within.But he could hear her voice calling to him, soft and distant. She was there still, just further now, and all
Elena’s POV“She was supposed to heal you.”“I know. She didn’t.”“Why?”“I don’t know… She tended my wound, but she didn’t use her powers…”The voices faded in, slow at first, then all at once. I blinked my eyes open, adjusting to the darkness around me. The air smelled like damp earth and somethin
Whoever lived here was gone at the moment, but they could come back anytime. We decided to keep one person on the lookout, prepared to call out if anyone showed up. That person wound up being Lana.Tyler, Kade and I laid Nellie out on the table, propping a small, somewhat foul-smelling pillow from t
“Fine,” I said, extending my hand. “Sounds fair to me.”Beth grinned and shook my hand. As we shook, I noticed something peeking out from under her sleeve—something red and irritated, like a cat scratch.“Get a new kitten recently?” I asked.“What?”I gestured to the mark. Beth suddenly yanked her h
My father touched my arm before I could leave. “If you’d like, I’ll give you my card. You can go to the shop today for a new dress.”“It’s fine. I’ll just wear one of the ones I already have.”“Don’t you want a new gown for the ball?” he asked. “You might meet your second chance mate tomorrow…”My j
“As long as there’s even a tiny chance at helping my sister, I’m open to anything.”Kade’s genuine response took me by surprise. I glanced up at him through my brow and saw the concern etched into his features as he looked down at Debbie, and felt myself soften slightly.“Rest assured that I’m going
Serena’s POV“Grandma!”The moment they stepped out of the car, Ivy threw her arms wide and took off running toward the front door, practically bowling Margaret over in her excitement. Margaret grinned and scooped the little girl up, peppering kisses all over her face.“Hello, little one. Did you mi







