FAZER LOGINUnsurprisingly, there were several missed calls.“Natasha?” Serena’s voice came through after the first ring. “Thank the Goddess, I’ve been trying to get in touch with you—”“Is the child there?” Natasha whispered.“Well, yes, but—”“Knock her out. Drug her. Do whatever it takes to make sure she doe
Natasha’s POV“So. Melvin is dead. How does that make you feel?”“From the sounds of it,” Natasha replied coolly, “he brought it upon himself—trying to attack my husband’s daughter.”The Beta leaned back in his chair, studying Natasha with that discerning eye of his that always seemed to see right t
For the second time, Kade stood over his mate’s body.“Elena?” he whispered, reaching out. He placed his hand on her smaller one and grasped her fingers, as if he could bring her back by forcing his own warmth into her skin. She didn’t move, didn’t answer.Kade’s wolf howled and retreated, curling i
Kade’s POV“Ivy! IVY!!!”Kade’s voice fell unanswered in the forest, dampened by the thick layers of snow and the silence that hung over the treetops. Even the birds had gone quiet, cowering in their nests as the furious wolf charged through the underbrush.Kade stood, panting, having just shifted a
Kade’s POVThe grandfather clock ticked too loudly. Each swing of the pendulum felt like a sledgehammer against the inside of Kade’s skull, leaving his head pounding and his eyes straining from the pressure of it.“What do you mean, she’s gone?” he asked. The coffee in front of him sat cold and unto
The pain burst through my skull, and for a moment my vision went white. I tasted blood. I turned my head back slowly.She was reaching for me—to grab my jaw, I thought, to make me look at her the way she wanted.I bit her.My teeth sank into the meat of her hand, and she shrieked and yanked back. I
Elena’s POV“How long have you been standing there?” I blurted out.The words slipped out of my mouth before I could stop them. I instantly regretted them, fearing I sounded too suspicious. To my relief, Kade simply blinked at me in confusion, then said slowly, “I don’t know. A few seconds?”“Oh.” I
Mason gestured at the hall. “I was hoping to find my mate tonight. It’s about time I find a Luna, after all.” He smiled wanly. “I guess I got ahead of myself by telling Kade and Serena that I already have a woman for them to meet.”“Well, maybe she’s here tonight,” I said.Mason glanced at me. He lo
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
To my relief, Mason didn’t look disappointed at all. “Well, accidents happen. What you’re wearing tonight is actually even more beautiful—it really shows off your sense of style.” He leaned in a little closer, smirking. “And I have to admit, it’s sort of refreshing to see a woman dressed simply amon







