LOGINCassandraPatience was never one of my virtues. Pacing around the suite, rummaging through the stuff they left behind gave me no clue as to where they went."Why did they lock their phones in a safe?" I asked out loud, not really expecting an answer. “Connor would never willingly give up his phone.” The sense of uneasy grew the longer we stood there. “I don’t like this.” I wished I had gotten more information out of Joel, but the stubborn wolf refused to tell me the details. He just told me Connor was handling it, and he clammed up, using his signature phrase: End of discussion. God, he infuriated me. We were too much alike.“Maybe we should split up and search the casinos?” Mel suggested. “I could ask around, speak to the security or the staff. Maybe someone saw Connor.”“I’ll come with you.” If I stayed, I would go crazy.Ivan disagreed. “Luna, you should stay here in case they return. Their stuff’s still here, so they couldn’t be far away.”He had a point. One of us had to remain s
ConnorPain. Blinding, pounding behind my eyes. At least it meant I was alive.“Connor! Thank the Gods.” Ray’s voice boomed in my ears. “Can you hear me?”I groaned and sat up in the dust. The sun was way too bright, and his voice far too loud. “Keep it down, for fuck’s sake. My head is killing me. What happened?” This was the worst hangover I’ve ever experienced.“You don’t remember?” Ray waved his hand in front of my face, and I slapped it away.Of course, I remembered. Natalia. She bit me. “Where is the girl?” Shit, I hoped Ray didn’t kill her.“She’s in the back of the SUV.” Ray held his hands up in defense. “Don’t worry, she’s still alive. Bound with silver ropes.”I struggled to my feet, and the world spun. Ray caught me before I face-planted. Just how much blood have I lost? My wolf was silent, out for the count. This was not good.“Whoa, not so fast, Connor. She sucked you dry like you were a smoothie on a hot day.” There was an unmistakable chuckle in his voice.The desert su
Not a soul stirred in the house as I snuck down the stairs to meet Melanie outside. It was just past midnight. Aiden was in my bed, snuggled up with his favorite teddy bear, and Joel’s peaceful snoring was a good sign.Melanie and two of Erik’s best fighters waited for me outside at Joel’s car, a new Volvo, a retirement present from Connor. I apologized to Joel in my head for stealing his car, but hopefully he’ll forgive me. Eventually.“You sure about this, Luna?” Mel whispered, stealing tense glances towards the front door.“Yes.” I programmed the address where Connor’s phone pinged and started the car.The two wolves in the back grinned appreciatively at the sound of the Volvo’s engine purring softly. Boys and their toys.The guards at the gate were puzzled to see me, but they let me pass without argument. The perks of being the luna. No one questioned my comings and goings.“Yeah! Road trip!” Melanie whooped once we made it outside the gates. She hung out the window and howled int
CassandraSomething was wrong. We were back at Wolf’s Creek, and no one had heard from Connor and his beta for days. Sage was restless as well. I wasn’t about to sit by idly when my mate was in danger. Because I was certain of it. Connor was in way over his head, and I blamed Frank for it.“Dad, I am going to look for him,” I told Joel that morning when I came downstairs with a backpack slung over one shoulder. I had been staying with my parents since I came back from the academy. Couldn’t stand hearing Amelia’s cries in the dead of night because she grieved for her mate. Aiden and I slept in my old room, because I couldn’t leave Aiden with Amelia in the state she was in.Joel’s face turned scarlet. I feared he was having a stroke or something. “Cassie, there is no way I am letting you run after Connor. End of discussion.” He punctuated his words by slamming his coffee mug onto the table.“You can’t stop me. I outrank you. I am your Luna!” I didn’t want to throw the rank card, but Joe
“Come out with your hands up!” The harsh shout pierced the air, followed by the thud of running feet surrounding the barn.Broccoli sneered, his voice a low growl, “My men don’t play games, wolf. Let me go and I will ask them to go easy on you.”The smell of dust and stale hay surrounded us where we crouched behind the bales. Adrenaline rushed through my veins as my mind looked for a way out. It wasn’t fear that made my heart piston in my chest, but excitement. The rush of the impending fight, blood and guts to be spilled. I longed for it.“You’re in way over your head. They’ve captured your pathetic wolf pack and Regina at the mine. Do you think we’re idiots?” Broccoli spoke with a man who tasted victory, but I was hellbent on making him choke on defeat.“Nice try, Broccoli. I won’t fall for it.” I turned to Ray, crouched beside me, a plan taking shape in my mind. “You still smoke, Ray?”He frowned. “Now’s not a good time to pick up a habit, Connor.”I grinned, seeing understanding
Connor“If you think bleeding me dry is going to kill me, wolf, think again. I will just go to sleep, and you won’t get anything out of me.”“Yeah, I’m not bleeding you dry, Mr. Broccoli. I’m replacing the blood.” I rummaged in the duffel bag and took out one of the four syringes.“With what?” His eyes bugged out of his drawn face. I could almost smell his fear.“Dead man’s blood.” I waved the syringe in front of his face.“You wouldn’t!”“I won’t if you tell me where to find your daughter, Mr. Broccoli.” I am a desperate man, Robert. You will tell me what I want to know by any means necessary.” Desperate was an understatement. I had an urgency in my gut to get back to Wolf Creek. Not to mention that I missed my mate more than words could express. I could just imagine what she must be thinking. I haven’t spoken to her in days, and I never told her where I was going or why.I toyed with the syringe in my hand, my thoughts running rampant. The suspense was having an effect on the vampir







