LOGIN“We brought something.” Tyler reached into his pocket and pulled out a small white envelope.I gasped and snatched it away. “You set the date?” I asked, tearing the envelope open.Tyler nodded, draping his arm around Harrison’s shoulders. “It’s a little later than we expected, but someone here could
Elena’s POV“And what’s this letter?”“That’s a Y.”“Now spell it out.”“Mooom…” Ivy groaned, scrubbing her hands over her face. “It’s only three letters, and I’m not a baby! I can spell my own name.”I smiled and tapped the fridge. “Can you just humor me? Please?”Ivy sighed, but picked up the magn
“You too,” she said, looking at me with half-closed eyes.I stopped.“Ivy, it’s okay, I’ll be right down the hall if you need me.”“No. I want you too, Mommy.” Her eyes were shut already, but her little voice was firm. A pang shot through me that was so intense I nearly sobbed, and had to press my h
Elena’s POVThe fire had burned down to embers by the time we came up for air.I wasn’t quite sure how much time had passed. All I knew was that Kade’s hand was warm against my waist, fingers spread wide, and his mouth had moved from mine to my jaw and down to my neck, and I had let it happen, tilti
I finished the story anyway, set the book on the nightstand, and reached over to turn off the lamp.Ivy’s hand shot out from under the blanket and closed around my wrist.I stopped.“Are you going to live here now?” she asked. She was looking up at me imploringly, like some small part of her was hop
Elena’s POVDebbie made pasta for dinner.It was simple and good, and the kitchen smelled like garlic and warm bread. We didn’t talk much, but it wasn’t an uncomfortable quiet. Mostly, it was just because I was too busy stuffing my face to have time to talk.Debbie, refilling my plate for a second t
Elena’s POV“I can’t believe it, Elena. Your condition is improving at three times the rate we expected!”Jayne’s eyes were alight with enthusiasm as she checked my vitals. I had just finished my second transfusion of Tyler’s blood and I felt immensely better—which was to say, I still felt mostly li
Suddenly, another familiar voice broke through the quiet. “She’s awake?” Natasha asked. Before any of us could react, she had grabbed Samson’s arm and pulled him away, clinging to his side. The look she gave me was cold, not relieved like the others.“Yes. It’s a miracle,” Samson said.Natasha looke
The boy seemed perfectly healthy, and Sara forced him to say “Thank you” for healing him before he snatched an orange from the bag and scampered off.“Alpha Samson put me, my niece, grandson, and a couple of others up here,” she said, pouring my tea for me. “The others are living in the packhouse as
Elena’s POV“I’m not challenging your authority,” I said, standing with some effort. I had to lean heavily on my cane, but I met Natasha’s gaze steadily. “I’m just saying that if you’re so concerned about how charity should be your job, then maybe—”“I know exactly what you were saying, girl.” Natas







