MasukElenaI stared back at Killian through wide eyes. “You want to go out tonight? Just the two of us?”Killian’s soft expression creased with amusement. He let out a deep chuckle as though I’d told a joke.“Yes, Elena. You and I should go out tonight—just us,” he repeated. He draped his arms around my
“I am entirely serious, Barrett! You’ve gotten yourself into the mess, and now you can deal with the consequences. Plus, the only person you should even think about reconciling with is your poor fiance.”Sophia? What the hell did she have to do with anything? “What are you talking about?” he spat.“
Third PersonNews of Killian’s pack being the initial signers of the peace treaty spread like wildfire. It greatly inspired other pack leaders to add their own names and show their growing support.Once more, Elena and Killian had been dubbed as the region’s sensational power couple. People were gla
“Ladies and gentleman, I can well assure you that I have absolutely zero intentions of ever invading another pack after what transpired at Ironbound.”One of the reporters in the front spoke out hastily. “Alpha Killian, how can the public be so certain of this?”My hands clenched at my side in build
ElenaMy mind had been a reeling mess ever since Killian and I had returned from speaking with Vincent. I wasn’t sure what truly shocked me the most.The fact that Vincent was willing to go through with the press conference or the fact that he was so determined to be a part of my life.Was this one
ElenaIt was only a matter of time before we knew that the public was going to demand answers regarding Killian’s succession in raiding Ironbound. Word had traveled, and the region was actively demanding an explanation.“Looks like we need to plan another press conference,” he said tiredly. “I’ve al
ElenaBarrett took a long breath.Then: "Of course not. Of course I believe you."The words came with the right speed, with the right warmth, and six months ago they would have worked on me.Today they landed flat.The five seconds of silence before he spoke had already answered for him.He turned o
ElenaBarrett kept talking.He must have felt me go still, because he pulled back enough to look at my face, and then he started to explain. The Pack's internal tensions. The Vitalis Corp deal hanging in the balance. An Alpha with a publicly human Luna would destabilize the council at exactly the wr
ElenaThe room had gone quiet in that specific hospital way. A monitor beeping somewhere down the corridor. And a fluorescent hum above us.I heard my own voice ask the question before my brain caught up."Is he your husband?"Sophia's hand was still flat against her stomach. She looked at me, then
Elena"You need to stop the ovulation shots."Dr. Marin said it the way she always said hard things. Flat. Clinical. No room to argue.I sat cross-legged on the exam table in my hospital scrubs, wedding ring on a chain tucked under my collar where it always lived. I smiled at her anyway. I was the d







