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 POVMy wolf growled low, hackles rising in preparation for the worst. Without Kade here, I expected a fight. I expected Serena to attack me with another poison-tipped knife, just as she had seven years ago, in an attempt to silence me once and for all.At the very least, I expected Serena to
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







