LOGINKieran frowned. “What do you mean?”“I gave her the dress,” Nora hiccuped. “I went into that closet you always say not to go into and I found it and I thought Mommy would look pretty in it. So I put it in her suitcase.”My heart stopped.No. No, she was lying. Nora was lying for me because she could
Charlotte’s POVI froze, looking down at the burgundy silk dress. “What’s wrong with it?” I asked.Kieran’s voice was low and dangerous. “Where did you get it?”“Sophia gave it to me. She said you bought it—”“I didn’t buy you anything.” His eyes were cold. “That dress belonged to my wife.”The word
Charlotte’s POVBy the time we got back to the suite, all three of us were exhausted. Nora’s eyes were barely staying open on their own, and even Kieran looked worn out—and he never looked worn out, so that was saying something. I felt that pleasant ache of a day spent in the sun, the kind that made
Charlotte’s POVThe beach was even more beautiful up close. White sand stretched for what looked like miles in either direction, and the water was so clear I could see straight to the bottom. A few other guests were scattered along the shore, but it wasn’t crowded.Nora let go of my hand and ran str
Charlotte’s POVSophia rushed over, smiling wide. I looked at Kieran, certain that he would tell her there had been some mistake. But he didn’t.“You knew?” I asked, staring at him.“I thought I mentioned it,” Kieran said, glancing at me. “Sophia offered to come along as an extra set of hands. In ca
Charlotte’s POVSaturday morning arrived fast, with sunlight streaming through the windows and the sound of Nora was already awake by the time my alarm went off, and I knew from the sound of her excited voice in the hallway that she likely had been up for at least an hour.I climbed out of bed and p
Charlotte’s POV“We’ll see how your rules make me obey!”The provocative words fell from my lips as though by accident. I cringed as Kieran’s expression turned grim. His lips curled contemptuously.“I will watch you obey,” he promised ominously, “Now go.” He pointed down the hallway towards the cent
Kieran gave Sophia a polite nod, “Thank you, Sophia. I can handle it from here.”Sophia smirked, shooting me a sly look as she turned, brushing up against Kieran flirtatiously, “You know I’m always happy to assist you, Alpha.”“And I appreciate that,” Kieran smiled, then turned to me, and the smile
Charlotte’s POVKieran leaned over the front seat to confront me. Anger twisted his face and those snapping eyes glared at me under furrowed brows. For a second I thought he was going to reach for me and hurt me, and my heart raced at having nowhere to escape.“I-I…” I fumbled for words to explain t
Charlotte’s POV“You think you deserve better than what you’ve got?”The Head Slave left the doorway and stepped into the room further, intentionally butting into my personal space. Their teeth bared in a smile that was anything but friendly. I could see the hatred in their eyes clear as day.“I saw







