LOGINAdam’s POV “Welcome! How may I help such a lovely couple?” The small female smiled behind the counter. She was a rogue and had a short black bobbed hairdo and bright red lips. “Just looking.” Lucy smiled at her. “We can’t stay longer than a minute.” She whispered to me. “A minutes all I need.” I assured her. Just by chance her family had rented one of my many listings from my portfolio set up by Dublin, a secret stash having been in the master room with money, credit cards, and identification cards as well. A quick grab from the hidden compartment in the vent and I was all set up again. “We would like to seethe gold necklace in the window.” I pointed to where we had seen the cuprite pendant and casually noted how many males I could see watching us. “Of course! It’s a stunning piece, isn’t it?” The clerk beamed, scurrying out to go and get it. “It is a Marquise cut and a little over fifteen carats; truly a showstopper.” She brought it over for us and Lucy gently ran her fing
Lucy’s POV Jason hung up the phone as we watched Adam and Justin bring in the suitcases. “There. At least your brother is in the loop; but pity we can’t tell him more over the phone.” “You can never be too careful.” I nodded. “…” I must have made a small sound after that because Jason turned to me expectantly. “What are you thinking? Spill it.” My Beta knew me too well to know when I’d thought of something. “What if we were to reveal Adam the day after the wedding? Kind of passing it off as me presenting myself to the council as a thanks for their support in finding me.” “Too dangerous.” He shook his head no. “The Shepard’s have already proven they want you and your stone more than anything; so having you there would basically be presenting you to them on a platter all tied up with a bow.” “You’re being dramatic; we’ll be in public.” I pointed out. “I’m being practical. Keeping you as far away from them as possible is the only thing hindering them from achieving somethin
Grace’s POV “And don’t forget the couch.” Addison directed the private cleaning crew we hired to get rid of the bodies; the mess requiring a deep and thorough sweep. “Would you like a similar model? Or something more upscale?” The old wolf asked, his weathered face and calloused hands wrinkled in a smile. “No- just a replacement. We’re staying here temporarily and it is the hotels.” Addison wrote down on the list he had before her. “I don’t suppose you lovely ladies have a sister who isn’t mated? I have a handsome son I’m trying to get settled down.” He winked at me as he went over the paperwork and directed his crew. “Flattered. But unless he’s gay; we’re all taken.” I grinned at him. I like the old fart. I mused. “But I do know a bunch of single females at home who’d be interested.” I wiggled my eyebrows as he flipped open his wallet and pulled out a photo of a very studly male. Nice muscles. “My son’s Adam. He’s in real estate with a friend. Both bachelors I’m trying to
Felix’s POV “Prince Bells, we weren’t expecting your appearance until later this afternoon.” The council had been I progress when I had slipped into the gallery, thankfully paying attention and finding out that Shepard in fact did not talk about my sister at all. I had risked a call to Jason for the run down of everything and prepared for a battle of whit and words with everything I could think of. Jason also said that the may have found a way out for me, but to be patient and still continue on just in case. “I’m sorry, councilmen.” I addressed them all. “But I have a lot to discuss that may impact everything that has happened so far.” I bowed my head and bared my neck in respect, getting a gruff of approval from most of them. “Alright, since we have the docket open for public discussion and there seemed to be no takers, you may address us at this time.” Councilman Gregory nodded to the center of the room as I straightened my tie and made my way down. “First of all; my sister,
Grace’s POV I yawned as I crossed my legs behind me on the bed, enjoying the serene morning and the feel of my new bond with Felix. He had linked us all before leaving the hotel and promising us another night of passion, making me drool at the thought. “You gonna get a shower too?” Addison came out of the bathroom while brushing her teeth, the sound of water going as Ada and Abby were about to get in. “Nah; I’ll like smelling like wild sex and all musky.” I grinned, making my sister roll her eyes. “I swear you’re the most like dad out of all of us.” “Someone has to keep the crazy going in this family; else you’d all get bored.” I blew her a kiss as she scoffed, going back into the bathroom and closing the door behind her. I heard a knock from the outer room and sighed as I put down my phone and grabbed my robe. It was probably room service and I could go for some food anyways. “Hello; the breakfast spread that was ordered.” A small Zeta smiled at me as he rolled in the car
Lucy’s POV “We’ll see ya again in America, love!” The Doctor’s wife, Jillian, called out with a wave as she leaned against the old man. We pulled away from their house and clinic and began our trip to the next safe house. “Fuuuuuck…” Adam moaned as a bump in the road jarred us slightly. “Did you get the pain meds the old man had for you?” Justin asked as he pulled out a paper map with places circled on it. “Yah; but damn if it feels as if my head is splitting.” Adam complained. “Nah; we had a look in there- not much left to hurt.” Justin goaded back, eliciting a small chuckle from Jason at the dig. Adam let out a small Alain filled laugh too and popped one of the pills, swallowing it dry and trying to relax back against me. “So where to next?” I asked as we turned on the road heading north. “Just a couple hours away in a gated community. Supposedly they have right security there, so it’s gonna be one of our safest options. A town called “Bradford”.” “Hey; I have a safe
Jason’s POVI saw a group of guards lead the librarian into the closed door of the council room, the small female shooting me a curious look as I sat in the hall and listened to my sisters. “So the quality control test went through alright?” I asked them, sticking to business speak since I didn’t t
Ada’s POV“Stop the Car!” I heard something over the engine as we sped along the coast, having gotten to Cemaes an hour ago and struck out with any more clues for Lucy. We decided to head North along the more desolate roads to see if there were any vehicles matching the description we had.Grace pu
Ada’s POVLucy whimpered as the vet coaxed her, eventually relenting through her pain and shifting into Hestia. “Oh! Such a beautiful thing.” He stroked her fur as he found a place on her neck for the needle, jabbing it in and messaging the tissue to release the medicine. “There. That should ease t
Felix’s POV Fallon Shepard smiled at the court like it was the most natural thing in the world world. “ I know times are tough, and with the death of the royal family things have been left unfinished-“ “Supposed death. Prince Jasper’s body was never accounted for.” Councilman Figgs crossed his







