LOGINNext, it was my turn. The shift took a moment longer than it should have, even though tonight was the full moon. I frowned, digging deeper for my wolf’s power. Finally, the shift happened, but it was slow and uncomfortable.“Ava?” I asked.“Must be the new body.”“You’re sure that’s all?”“Yeah…”Ka
Elena’s POVI woke the next morning to a throb in my head that was definitely well-deserved. The fire had burnt down to embers overnight, leaving behind little more than a thin tendril of smoke that curled up into the morning air. Everything smelled like ash and moonshine, and I groaned, rolling ont
By now, Natasha should have sent that backup that was promised. She had said that there was another person who would take over Ivy’s training, helping her hone her abilities—whatever those were—until the time was right. Serena’s position should have been relieved.That person was supposed to come da
Serena’s POVThree. Fucking. Months.It had been three months and a day since Natasha had sent Serena into the deep wilderness with this little brat, promising to send someone to relieve her soon, and nothing had happened yet.Elena was dead. Kade was in mourning—wouldn’t that be the perfect time to
There was a long pause.Finally, Kade answered, “I didn’t know it was that bad.”“No. You knew,” I said, looking up at him sharply. “You saw my bruises every time you called me to your room. You touched my body and felt the bones. You knew, Kade. You knew.”His lips parted, but he didn’t speak.I pu
Elena’s POVBy the time I made it out of sight of the campfire, I regretted everything.“Oh, Goddess.” I passed my hands over my face and leaned against a tree, swaying slightly where I stood. “I never should have had anything to drink,” I whispered.Ava chuffed. “Tell me about it.”I sank down unti
I blinked, taken aback. “What do you mean?” I asked. Nellie just grabbed my wrist and pulled me out of earshot of the others.Lowering her voice, she said, “I was there when the alarm was raised about the fire. Amelia sent me and a few other Gammas to handle it. I saw something… odd when we arrived.
Kade’s POV“Mason? Is that really you?”Kade froze in the doorway to the drawing room. Mason, the man he hadn’t seen since before they were even men, was sitting on the sofa beside Serena with a cup of tea pinched between his fingers. He set the cup down on the saucer and stood, spreading his arms w
Elena’s POV“You know, you don’t technically have to wear those rags, even if you lose the bet.” Lana flopped onto my bed with her arms outstretched. “You’re the Alpha’s daughter. You can just tell Beth to shove her bet where the sun doesn’t shine.”“No, I made my bed. I’ll have to lie in it now,” I
Kade’s POVSerena really did go all out with her gown.The skirts were so full that they nearly fit in the car, layers upon layers of pink taffeta and gauzy organza. She had spent hours in front of the mirror curling her hair and carefully painting her face with makeup. Every detail was perfect. Eve







