LOGINThe entire family had gathered in the dining room and was chatting amiably over a very impressive spread that had been laid out by the kitchen–two prime rib roasts, a honeyed ham, and three roast ducks were the centerpieces of the table, all of which were being enjoyed liberally by everyone.George
RowanMom ran her fingers across Selene's head, admiring her fine white hair. She looked every ounce the doting grandmother instead of a ball of uncertainty, like Maeve. Maeve was pacing back and forth near the fall wall of my bedroom, her arms folded across her chest and her head bent as she tried
Kacidra joined in the conversation. "Maeve is right, Rowan. We need to know what's happening with you and Hanna, or else we'll never be able to help."Rosalie's voice was calm and supportive as she asked, "Is it Hanna that's troubling you, son? Is she doing all right?My first instinct was to tell t
Gemma and Ernest had flown down with my parents and their son George, who was just two months older than Maeve's sons.A moment later, the library door opened and more of our family members poured in, as if they were fully aware of the thoughts I'd just had and I'd summoned them. I pushed aside my n
RowanThe castle was abuzz with its usual day-to-day activities. Servants and maids passed me in the hallway carrying baskets of laundry and trays of tea. I could hear the clattering of cookware as I left my office and walked toward the grand staircase off the foyer, seeing the door to the servants'
"Who? What happens?""There's so much more out there," Mara said dreamily. "So, so much more.""Maeve!" Troy called from down the beach.I turned to look at him, and when I turned back to Mara, she had taken off. "Wait!" I called after her, but she had already made it out of earshot, her footsteps l
**Lilly's POV"It's all right, honey," my mother said, smoothing my hair. "We'll be alright. Just stay quiet for a bit longer, and then the wolves upstairs will go, and we'll be safe."I looked up at my mother and nodded, but wasn't sure I believed her. We had run down here, my older brother, my mot
I wasn't standing in the exact same spot as I had been when I saw Rosalie leap to her death, but the image still filled my mind.Another wave of anguish washed over me, and I felt myself shaking.I was at a loss. How the h*ll could she do that? It just didn't make any sense.The Rosalie I knew, the
"Come on," he added. "I have something to show you."I walked with him, my arm still through his so I didn't trip. He led me to a little wooden gate, and a sweet floral fragrance told me where we were going well before we got there.Soren pushed open the quaint wooden, round-topped gate with chipped
**Ethan's POVI had two hours before I met with Talon later tonight. Walking into the bedroom I sank down on the bed, falling backward and staring up at the ceiling, willing my mind to go blank.During the day, it was easy enough. There was plenty to do, especially with the conflicts heating up alon







