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
**Ethan's POVI didn't like the fact that I had been interrupted.In fact, I was more than p*ssed off that Romero thought he could send a maid to tell me that he needed me right then and there. I was an Alpha, just as he was– and if Romero was going to keep acting like I had to jump at his word, he
**Rosalie's POVThe days seemed to pass in a blur after I got the confirmation from Vicky about Ethan's secret plan.And as much as I wanted to lay here day after day and cry my eyes out – I couldn't.Vicky and I had talked things over. Even though she didn't tell me as much, I knew she had confront
The surprise that crossed Mary's face only lasted for a moment before she nodded her head in understanding. "Of course, miss. Please just let me know, and I will get something ready for you."I watched as the young woman turned from me and exited my room.I sat back on the bed, the weight of my sorr
A moment of silence between us made me believe that there was more that she wanted to say, but was hesitating to.She seemed to have something in her mind, but I was done waiting for her to get to her point. I didn't want to waste my time on someone who only brought me negative emotions."If you are







