Mag-log inJason’s POV“Sophia, what happened?” Kieran’s eyes widened. “She’s missing? Where was she last seen? Holy shit. Okay, I’m on my way.”My stomach dropped to the floor as Kieran said those words. I stood there, frozen, watching him go.Sophia had called him and told him Nora was missing.How could I h
Charlotte’s POVIt was another warm, sunny Saturday, and Nora was excited to get outside so she could sketch more insects. I helped her get dressed in her overalls and a light sweater underneath, as there was a cool breeze, and then we headed outside right after breakfast.While Nora ran ahead, alre
The bar we met at was nothing short of a dive, though. The lighting was dim and the air was filled with smoke, and the patrons were the type to not care who came or went so long as no one ratted them out for being there, too.I found Sophia sitting in a corner booth, casually smoking a cigarette wit
Jason’s POV“I can’t believe you, Jason! After all we’ve been through, I can’t believe you would betray me like this! You fucking asshole!”Jessica threw my phone at me with enough force to knock me out. Thankfully, I caught it before it caused any damage, but the evidence of my actions was still gl
I could see the moment it hit Charlotte. One moment her teeth were gnashing, and the next she was letting out a sigh of relief and sinking down into the pillows, completely exhausted.My chest tightened as I watched her face smooth out. I recalled that night from weeks and weeks ago, when she’d slee
Kieran’s POVI was half-asleep, my back hurting from the springs in the small sofa bed, when I heard it.Someone was moaning on the other side of the room. Low at first, then higher-pitched, long and drawn out like a keening wail. My eyes shot open in the darkness, and in my partially asleep state,
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
Jason’s POVThe music pumping for the post-ceremony reception was getting on my nerves. As were the people grinding on the dance floor and laughing.In fact, basically everything was pissing me off right now. And it was all that bastard Kieran’s fault.In an hour, Jessica and I were supposed to do a
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
“Is that so…?” The other Alpha was stepping closer to me. He raised a finger and jabbed it into my chest with enough force that I felt sure I would have a round bruise there later.“You see… I think you’re a liar,” Kieran drawled, though his expression still appeared enraged. I stared at him, trying







