Masuk“Your level of wolfsbane must be severe,” the healer said. “It’s a miracle with these levels that it hasn’t killed you.”“I don’t remember ever being poisoned,” I said. “I’ve always been like this, for as long as I can remember.”“It’s possible that this occurred when you were very young.”I had com
Laila’s POVThe doctor’s words struck me like a physical blow. Wolfsbane was a rare poison. Because of its toxicity, particularly to werewolves, its growth and distribution was highly regulated, banned in most places. How had something like that turned up in my daughter?“You are certain?” Jason ask
“Not yet,” I told him.“Not yet,” he agreed, and I got out of the car.I avoided seeing Jason for a few days. He called and texted me, left messages updating me on Brittany’s trial. He didn’t need to tell me. I had been practically glued to the news, particularly watchful when the confession came ou
Laila’s POVBrittany sat back down on her chair, her face blank, her eyes filled with disbelief.I looked at Marcus and he nodded at me. Together, we turned and walked out of the room and into the hallway. As soon as the interrogation room door was closed behind us, a pair of strong arms wrapped aro
Winston was giving her nothing to work with, blank slate that he was, but since she knew she was being recorded, Winston wasn’t her prime target. Instead, she was pleading her case to the whole of the pack.Who were they going to believe? Alpha Jason, or the woman he seemingly wronged?A few minutes
Jason’s POV“I can do it,” Laila said.“No,” I replied quickly. “There’s no way I’m putting you in front of Brittany. I’ll get the confession.”Laila gave me a dubious look. Winston gave no indication what he was thinking, just staring at both of us. As an investigator, he likely saw more than I wan
Laila's POVAva's breathing had finally evened out, turning soft and steady.I sat beside her bed, running my fingers through her dark hair. She looked so small in that hospital bed. Too fragile.The machines beeped around us. Heart monitor steady, but reminding me how precarious everything was.He
“Yes, yes, that’s all well and good,” she said, waving her hand like she was trying to wave away the last few words I had said. “Come inside and I’ll tell you about some interesting investments. I’m sure you will agree they’ll be worth your time.”I followed her into the house. The butler stayed at
Jason’s POVI sat at the desk in my office, glaring at Hank as he sat in the chair across from me. Marcus stood nearby, his arms crossed.Hank wasn’t smirking as much as he had in the past, likely because we had disrupted his entire day by dragging him here. Some of my guard were still standing outs
“I can keep watch outside the door,” I told her. “If that would make you more comfortable.”“I can’t ask you to do that.”“You aren’t asking. I’m offering.”“I’m f-fine,” she said, but her voice wavered.“Don’t worry about anything,” I told her. “You get your shower. I’ll keep you safe.”Again, she







