ログインTalia’s POV“I plan to rip out his throat and….”Colin cleared his throat and gestured toward the window. Annie had fallen asleep, her chin resting on her chest. “Let’s continue this conversation in the morning once you both get some rest,” Colin said.“There is no morning. I am going back tonight,” I retorted.“You are not in shape to make that call tonight,” Nolan interjected.“I told Robin I would come back for him soon. Jason will notice I am gone by tomorrow. If we wait, the next time we find him, it will be on his terms, not ours. We do not have until morning.”Colin gave a resigned sigh and said, “Again, not in front of the child. Have some tact.” I blushed at Colin’s mild scolding. He was right. I shouldn’t be talking about Robin in front of Annie, especially since Annie believed he was dead. It wouldn’t be right to give the child false hope.There was a knock at the door, and the housekeeper entered. “Yes, Alpha?”“Take the child to her room and stay with her until Luna Tali
Talia’s POVNolan and Colin were both shocked by my question. “Why would you ask her that?” Colin asked."Jason looked like you to me, Nolan. The entire time, I thought I was with you. At dinner, he wore your face so perfectly I couldn't tell the difference. He walked through corridors identical to ours, every detail right down to the light on the rails and the faded rug. He even showed me through a rose garden that matched the one I planted. The illusion was so convincing, I started to doubt my senses. I even felt at home, which scared me most."“How did you figure out it wasn’t me?” Nolan asked.“I was suspicious because he didn’t have a scent. Then, I confirmed it at dinner when he had an allergic reaction to mushrooms,” I replied. “Even after that, I still only saw you. The house looked exactly like Bloodmoon, down to the placement of the dining chairs. Annie described a dark stone building with dirt outside, but to me, it was home until I started looking for the cracks. If I hadn
Talia’s POVNolan got to Annie before I did. He walked across the grass with his hands open and stopped a few feet away so he wouldn’t scare her.“You are safe. We are taking you to Moonbrook,” Nolan said.Annie kept her eyes on Nolan. Her arms stayed tight around Marco's neck, and when Nolan reached for her, she jerked away.“Annie, this is Alpha Nolan. He’s my real mate. He won’t hurt you,” I said, hoping to comfort her. Annie looked back and forth between us but still held onto Marco. “Come here, sweetheart. Everything is okay.”I opened my arms. Marco moved forward and gently encouraged Annie to come to me. When she reached out, I hugged her, and she held me tightly, pressing her face into my shoulder."Do not leave me at Moonbrook. Please, Luna, please. Do not leave me there. I don’t want to be alone," Annie pleaded. My heart hurt for her. I was the only person she trusted now that she thought her father was gone, and he might really be gone this time.“It is only for a little wh
Nolan’s POVShe was filthy, but it was her.Blood covered her face, neck, and arms. Her hair was matted with dirt and blood. The smell of rogues clung to her clothes, but I didn’t care. My mate had returned to me.“Thank the Goddess, it’s really Luna Talia,” Marco said behind me.“Marco, take the child,” I ordered.Marco rushed forward and hugged Talia quickly before picking up Annie. He backed up to allow me to get to Talia.I closed the distance to Talia in three strides and wrapped my arms around her. My heart hammered in my chest, the world around me blurring until all I could see was her. I had rehearsed what I would say, but every thought vanished now that she was here in front of me.Gently, I drew back and took her face between my hands, studying her. There was a cut along her hairline. It was superficial. Her eyes were clear. My hands moved down her arms and sides, searching for injury. She was thinner than she’d been four days ago, but besides that, Talia was unharmed.For f
Talia’s POVRobin set Annie down against the tunnel wall. He put his finger over his mouth to tell me not to speak before he stepped past me to face the dark.The first rogue appeared, and Robin attacked before he even knew what was happening. The rogue fell with Robin’s blade in his throat. I never knew Robin could fight like that, but it sent a shock through me, and it made sense why my father always kept him so close.“Take his armor,” Robin said, wiping the rogue’s blood on his leg.“What?”Robin stripped the rogue’s armor off his body and pushed them at me. I pulled the armored vest over my head. The blood from the rogue’s throat had already soaked through the front of it.Robin covered his hand in blood and wiped it over my arms. I jerked away in disgust. “What are you doing?” I asked.Robin grabbed me by the shoulder to keep me in place. “Stay still.” He continued smearing it on my arms and on my chest.Robin turned to Annie and did the same. “Are you going to tell us why you’r
Talia’s POVDuring dinner, Nolan sat across from me, eating slowly and asking how my afternoon had been. I tried to come across casual, but inside I was a bundle of nerves. He reached over and touched my hand.“I hope you haven’t forgotten about tonight, Talia. I have been thinking about it all day,” he said.“Of course not, my love. I am well rested today,” I told him.Nolan smirked, “Good. I am going to make sure it is a night you won’t forget.” If it had been the real Nolan, I would be quivering with desire. All I felt was disgust and dread for this imposter. I managed to force a seductive smile.“Hurry and finish your soup so you can do your rounds. I want you back early. Don’t make me wait,” I said, letting my voice turn soft and inviting.Nolan smirked. “I will be back early.”I watched him finish his soup. When he was done, he stood up, kissed my forehead, and left for his rounds.Once he was gone, I let my fake smile fade. ‘Disgusting,’ my wolf growled. ‘Get his scent off us!







