MasukWillow White oaks is literally a den for supernatural delinquents. I am surprised by how many vampires live here. “Is the Lycan king aware of how many vampires there are roaming his kingdom?” Jane stares at the markings on the online map. “Of course he knows. I’m sure he’s just bidding his time to attack.” Violet quips. Across from them, I’m seated alone, watching the cockpit. Aiden is up there with the pilot, conversing.Violet stares out the window, keeping an eye out for even the slightest movements. Before we set out for white oaks, I had called her and asked her to come along with us. Knowing Violet, she would have thrown a fit if she discovered I had gone of a trip with the rest of the group without informing her. We’re currently in the chopper, which is parked at the local port.Vincent already left with the small task force he had put together. Aside from Ginny, he refused for the rest of us to come. “It’s too dangerous,” he said. “I don’t think I can focus on rescuing y
Willow“Babe. Slow down.” Aiden catches up with me. We are right outside the sorority house. “I don’t think you want to burst in there and cause a riot.”“What do you mean?” I snap, glowering at the tight grip he’s got on my wrist.Aiden notices and lets go of me. He puts his hands up placatingly. “All I’m saying is, Ginny called you first. I overheard what she told you on the phone. It’s just you two, and Jane, that know about this. I would advise for you to keep it that way. The last thing we want is campus security getting involved on a case that Cary Thompson is already looking into.”He’s right. If the girls in the house find out that one of their housemates is missing, it could cause campus wide panic. It could also alert the kidnappers to get further away from our reach. “What do you suggest I do then?” I ask, hating how anxious I feel about this. “I promised to help her. I was supposed to have one of my guards dispatched here in the morning. Oh Aiden, what are we going to do
WillowIs Theo serious?He’s dating other people now? Does this mean he doesn’t know what what happened with Tessa recently?“Where are you going?” Aiden grabs my arm— an impulsive reaction to my sudden rise from the table. “I’ll be right back. I just want to have a quick word with your brother.”“About what?” He scoffs. “Is there something you aren’t telling me?”“Yes Aiden. I meant to tell you over the phone, while you were in Prague. Please give me a moment. I’ll be right back and I’ll fill you in.”“Okay.” Now that he’s gotten over his initial shock, he gives me a teasing look. “Try not to kill him.”“Hah. I make no promises.” I chuckle. Aiden let’s go and I head towards the bar. When I look in Vincent’s direction, he gives me a questioning look and I point towards the bar. He sees who I’m pointing at and nods. Doesn’t get up from his seat. “Theo,” I reach the bar. I am on Lauren’s side of the counter. She turns around and gasps when she realizes who it is. “Willow,” she visib
AIDENIt feels good to be back in California.Scott loads my suitcase into the car. I get a call from an unknown number.“Hello?”“Hello, mr. Cross. This is Rick from the Lycan Hockey Federation.”Oh.About time they got back to me.Prague had been a distraction but now that I’m back, I could really use some updates.“Yes. I’m guessing you’re calling because you’ve got some news for me?”“Congratulations Mr Scott. The federation would like to welcome you back into the team. You’re free to resume training and participate in games. Oh, and forget about rehabilitation and community service. We reviewed your case file again and found you innocent of all charges.”***“Congratulations,” Willow pulls me in for another searing kiss. She kisses me so passionately, I groan and deepen the kiss. Willow is the first one to end it. She beams brightly. “ Oh baby. I’m so happy for you. You’re finally back on the team. I’m proud of you too. You handled it all like you said you would.”“I couldn’t hav
WILLOW“I still can’t believe I didn’t know about your relations to Nathan up until now.”“What? That I’m his step daughter?” Sarah Jones smiles at me. She’s done meeting with my father. Something about finalizing the papers for her internship at the palace. Apparently, my dad had pulled a few strings to have her be mentored by elder Lyra, who’s one of the most esteemed she-wolves on the elders council. Sarah is an aspiring politician. She wishes to become an elder some time in the future. But first, she’s got to work her way up, at least for a few years.“Actually,” she links her arm with mine. “I don’t really like to talk about my ties to Nathan. Don’t get me wrong. He’s great. It’s just, my step sister, Bracia doesn’t like it when I refer to him as my dad. She gets possessive and jealous.”She giggles, like that’s normal. No big deal.It reminds me of the messed up dynamic between Aiden and Theo. Theo’s jealousy and his constant need to outshine his step brother. “Bracia. She’s
ROWANMitch has finally unraveled the spell in the necklace I stole from Willow’s place.He’s even devised a way to undo it.This has got to be one of Mitch’s most impressive works.“It’s some sort of teleportation spell.” Mitch fondles the piece of jewelry, before he throws it to me. “Her aunt must have linked the Thompson chick’s blood to all that jewelry.”“So where does the teleportation chain lead to?”“Probably some safe house.” Mitch shrugs. “You mentioned a private island. Maybe that’s where. No worries though. I’ve undone the spell. Right now, the necklace is pretty much useless.”“All of them?”“Just this one.” He grimaces. “If you want to render the whole set useless, you have to bring it here.”“You very well know that I can’t do that.” I exhale a heavy breath, trying to think.“What about your new girlfriend?” Mitch smirks, wiggling his brows at me. “You could ask her to handle that chore for us. I’m sure she’ll be more than pleased to serve.”“Violet?” I roll my eyes. “T
WILLOW“What did you just say?”Something is very wrong. Aiden and I are fighting in a way we’ve never done before. Usually, we’re so understanding of each other, in sync and ready to support each other’s needs and feelings.But this— this feels like something we can’t control. “You heard me,” I g
WILLOW“Hi Willow,” Ginny pipes up, eyes dancing with amusement. “You’ve got thirty minutes. Whatever it is you want to do, I suggest you do it within that time frame, because that’s when he’s going to wake up.”“Holy shit!” Violet pops her head inside her bedroom, staring in disbelief at the crump
WILLOWViolet and I come up with a plan. A way to get Vincent off my back, at least for a few hours. The Delta sorority is hosting their cookout, which holds every three months. For the sake of team spirit, we usually get the hockey team to help us set up. They help with decorations. Run errands at
WILLOWThe sight of Lauren Thanos standing less than three feet away from Aiden leaves a bitter taste in my mouth.The video is still rolling. Music is blaring in the background. Aiden seems to have said something funny and everyone laughs. Before the video cuts off, I see Lauren reach out to touch







