Se connecterI look to Aaron, wondering if he knows which bottle he has handed me. Surely, he grabbed the wrong one accidentally. But the look in his eyes tells me that this is no accident at all.We dig into the food as Aaron pours us both a glass of wine. Remembering that the last time I drank too much, Aaron
Mae Ashford Steals Spotlight at National Campaign RallyOmega Icon Catches President’s EyeSleeping With the Enemy – Or Wishing You WereEvery headline is more salacious than the last, and unfortunately, it’s not just in the tabloids. I try to stop eyeing the front-page of the paper from after the c
Applause fills the stadium as she greets the crowd. Goosebumps race over my skin – a surge of pride for my strong, stunning mate. I’m captivated by her confidence, by the power of her voice as she excites the masses, coaxing endless cheers and support for my competitor.Knowing that she’s the center
Aaron’s POVThe Lacertian National Anthem is played by the military band to start off today’s campaign rally. My hand is splayed over my heart, my eyes unyieldingly fixed on our flag to my left. There are too many cameras here today for me to allow myself to look where my eyes are begging to wander.
“Furthermore,” I barrel forward, “I am pissed that you moved in right next to me when I specifically, in case this was also unclear, moved to get away from you. I’m pissed you showed up, uninvited in my home when I was sick.”I grit this next part through my teeth. “Though thank you for your help an
There is no personal gain from losing you.Aaron’s words from yesterday echo in my mind the second I wake up. They torment my thoughts as I brush my teeth and make myself some tea. They leave goosebumps along my skin as I shower beneath scalding water.I fight the part of me that wants to melt into
I slump against a tree deep in the woods behind our house as the sun begins to set.Giving up already? Blaze taunts me.I’ve been tirelessly busy between working for Henry and practicing shadow wielding, and it’s starting to wear me down.When you are physically exhausted is when you might need your
He says he understands and apologizes for bothering me. We wrap up the call politely just as the last daylight sinks over the horizon. Blaze is jumping up and down within me as I pocket my phone.Smiling at her excitement, I shift, letting her take off in the growing darkness.Blaze starts looking f
How could I ever deserve someone so good?My wolf twitches with pent up energy knowing Mae is so close. And knowing we can’t get any closer. I know I have to give him some sort of release.And the daily release with my hand is apparently not sufficient.Thankfully, Mae chose a house with a forest ri
Aaron’s POVI feel like I’m ready to snap in two.It has never been clearer to my cabinet, the news, and even myself that Mae and I are officially political opponents.Yet this damn, stronger version of our mate bond has me yearning for her every second of the day. Physically, emotionally, intellect







