LOGINSelene POVJaxon had apparently decided I needed something beautiful. I had tried explaining that I didn't, but he ignored me, insisting that his Luna should have something grand to show off – all the better to show her off, of course.That should have annoyed me. Instead, I found myself smiling eve
Selene POVI hadn't expected to see Jaxon at all, let alone where he was now. What had he heard?He was standing outside one of the stores near the center of the mall, speaking with a shopkeeper. At first, I only noticed him because of the familiar dark suit.Then, I saw the boxes. Wedding decoratio
Selene POVSeeing Vera again should have bothered me more than it did.Once, she had been impossible to ignore.I had spent years watching her parade through our home wearing things I could never afford. Jewelry that had belonged to our family somehow ended up around her neck. Dresses arrived weekly
Vera POVEverything had become expensive.And not expensive in the wonderful way I had once loved. Expensive in the terrifying way that made every number on every account feel like a threat.Derek's debt remained, and that was the part I couldn't escape. The wedding had been destroyed, but the promi
"You have my respect, Selene."I blinked. "Thank you."Another guest approached. Then another. Within minutes, the atmosphere had completely changed. People who had looked at me as though I were calculating and dangerous were now praising my awareness.Some even pointed out that I had protected Cele
Selene POVThe ballroom, once we entered, remained silent for several seconds. We could still hear as the guards dragged the nobleman further away into the building, I could still feel everyone's attention pressing against me.Only minutes ago, I had been the woman everyone was quietly evaluating. T
Selene's POVI checked myself in the mirror. I was wearing an old cotton nightgown. The pale blue one with the frayed hem. My feet were bare.No rope marks on my wrists. No salt drying in the creases of my palms.I grabbed my phone off the nightstand. The date glowed back at me, and my heart slammed
Selene's POVI didn't realize my husband brought my stepsister Vera to our anniversary celebration.Derek told me our anniversary would be just the two of us. A private yacht, champagne on ice, the ocean dark and endless in every direction. .When I saw Vera standing at the cabin door, the champagne
Selene's POVSo this was what a fated mate felt like. huh?In my past life, I'd never let Jaxon close enough to find out. I avoided him at every public event after I rejected him. I'd never stood close enough to catch his scent.My wolf was practically purring. She hadn't been this happy — this pre
Selene's POVI wore the most serious thing in my closet. Fitted black blouse, dark trousers, hair pulled back tight. No jewelry. No perfume.Jaxon's pack was a two-hour drive northeast.And his headquarters sat at the center of Blackmoon pack. A stone compound guarded and gated by his warriorsHis B







