FEYRE If I thought I had something to think about because of the kiss, it just got worse with this news of the summit. Dylan tried to make me feel better by saying it is nothing and it will pass in the blink of an eye. He didn’t realize he wasn’t helping so I just smiled politely and thanked him. After he left I rushed to my phone and called Asher who didn’t pick. It felt like my life was crashing down before my eyes and all I could do was watch the fires consume it. I’m hoping I’ll have something to pick up from the ashes when all of this is done. Before we get to that, I’ll have to meet with alpha Lucien to hear from him why I need to go with his son. Can’t I just stay here and do, I don’t know, luna stuff? When I agreed to do this, I didn’t know they would need me to make public appearances with him. I feel cheated, really. I decided I would meet with him after lunch, if he is there then it would be even better. I am already dressed so I just wait anxiously as the time goes.
FEYREI push the damp strands of hair from my forehead, exhaling a warm breath as I try to keep up with the words coming out of my patrol partner’s mouth. Cami, who is also my best friend and I are patrolling the pack’s borders. Today is one of the lucky days I have her on patrol with me. Although I’m not very thrilled about it, the weather is hot! Almost scorching.“The dream I had last night, I think it is one of my favorites.” She sighs dreamily and I shake my head at the twenty two year old that acts like she is sixteen. I love her for it though.“All your dreams are your favorites, Cam.” She tucks her bottom lip into her mouth at my response.“True,” she agrees. “But this is my favorite, favorite. Like he was so hot I almost melted.”“I’m about to melt from the sun,” I counter, which makes her laugh. “I hate afternoon patrols.” I grumble and she throws her head back in laughter.“Well, dearest beta, you’re one of our best hunters and if there is anything fishy. You’ll smell it fr
FEYRE“What is going on?” The new man speaks, his voice is cold, deep and soothing all at once. He averts his gaze from me and something settles in my lower stomach. I can’t take my eyes off him, his dark hair that is slightly messy and the deep frown set in his lips. “You said it was an emergency.” He isn’t talking to me, his voice still retaining the coldness.It makes a shiver run down my spine.Surely, he felt what I did. I saw his eyes dilate before his gaze returned to their cold gray. Cool and mysterious, like the night sky. Can’t he see that we’re mates? Why isn’t he recognizing and acknowledging that?“Her friend got injured, they said around here and it was a rogue.” A hum rumbles from his throat. My body warms, though he isn’t referring to me. He is not even looking at me but I’m almost melting from just his presence.“And how sure are you that she is telling the truth?” my eyes snap to his, gray eyes stare back at me with no ounce of warmth or emotions in sight.“I wouldn’t
FEYRE“God, Feyre, are you okay?” I nod, burying my head in Asher’s chest, trying so hard not to cry.“Yes, I’m fine.” I whisper, holding him tighter. He feels like home, protective as always. Asher is the brother I never had and I make sure to always tell him.“And Cami?” I tell him she is okay too, nodding toward the hospital van where she is resting. “We should get out of here, yes?” I nod eagerly.Asher keeps me by his side while they shake hands with Beta Dylan, and thanks him for his help. “The alpha sends his apologies for the unfortunate event. The guilty party has been punished accordingly.” I feel something cold in my heart at the reminder of the way Alpha Zade killed the man.“Still, thank you for your help.” Asher says and they shake hands again. Beta Dylan nods toward me. “It was great meeting you, beta.” He finishes with a slight tilt of his lips and I muster a smile in return.“Thank you for all your help,” I climb into Asher’s car, while Cami is carried by one of the o
FEYREI’m hooked to my spot, trying too hard to keep a straight face although I feel the pain overtaking every part of me. My wolf howls and whimpers in my head, I block her out, she isn't helping. Not right now. Alpha Zade is still sitting, his face a mask of annoyance and a little disbelief, like he can’t believe what he just said.I shake everything off and square my shoulder, I can be an asshole too. Two can play whatever stupid game he is trying to play.“What are you still doing here?” he asks with a huff, like my presence is an inconvenience for him.Against everything I believe in, I feel tears spring to my eyes. The pain from the mate bond being severed is taking a toll on me, it hurts more because he looks bored, of all things and just irritated, while I’m here battling how to not crumble in his presence. I take in a shuddering breath and steel my spine, I sta—A small yelp leaves my mouth when I feel the tight grasp of a hand on my arm, angry claws digging into my skin.Bef
FEYREI sneak a glance at Asher who is standing a few feet away from where Alpha Zade’s father is. I ask with my eyes what the man is doing here and he just shakes his head, barely, meaning he didn’t ask him. Snapping out of my shock, I muster a smile at the older man and walk further into the meeting room.“You must be the beta,” the man speaks, breaking the terse silence. I nod, my chest filling with pride from the impressed look on his face.“Yes, sir.” I cleared my throat hearing how it came out. He studies me, his look is assessing and not probing. I feel immediately dressed down, especially seeing how his pressed and expensive looking suit makes him stand out.You did this to yourself Feyre. I ignore the voice in my head and try to find a way to end this awkwardness.“I heard you were looking for me, is there anything I can help you with?” I ask him, moving forward to stand beside Asher. He immediately reaches out for my hand. I smile at him in gratitude.“First, I should introd
FEYRE“What?” I stutter out. Alpha Lucien stands straighter.“I know a lot of people, Feyre, and it would be easy to track them. Just give me your word. Just a month, be the luna and give my son his heir. Then you can leave with your information and my son can have a semblance of normalcy in his life,” I shake my head. It sounds too good to be true.We have tried, multiple times, to bring the killers of my parents to justice but you can’t kill someone for their crimes when you don’t know them. It was like it never happened, and for the longest time, I have wanted to do everything I can to find out who killed them and get my revenge. My parents deserve it. They did nothing to anyone and they got killed. I’ll have to avenge their deaths.But how does he know? I don’t think the details of the murder were broadcasted so much that people outside of the pack knew.He seems to know everything. My inner voice muses and I agree. How does he know everything? I should be extra cautious. Asher’s
FEYREI could have sworn I had no intention of calling Alpha Lucien after he left that meeting room two days ago. Even after my talk with Asher, I told myself it is not a risk I’m willing to take. I’d made that decision and wanted to stand firmly on it. Somehow I ended up dialing the number, like I said I wouldn’t. and I told him I would meet with him today, I didn’t want to do this either but something was pushing me too. Probably my doom.I chuckle a little and shake the dramatic thoughts off. We are just going to talk, I’m taking part of Asher’s advice, not fully since I am still worried about the child bit of the deal. I’m going to try and negotiate the terms. I can stay in his pack for a month and be his son’s luna. Only on my terms though and no children will be involved.I don’t want that kind of complication. Don’t get me wrong, I love kids, so much. They are little angels. I love them even more when I remember I can return them to their parents. I can’t stomach the thought of