LOGINRileyWhen I wake up, Logan isn't sleeping beside me. My head feels heavy, like a thick fog has descended, and I have no idea what day or time it is. All I know is that I feel as if I have been hit by several cars. Getting out of bed is another challenge — the room spins, my legs shake. But I can hardly focus on that, as my throat is so dry it feels like it is made of rocks. That's when I notice a tall glass of water on my bedside table and a few paracetamols. I take the water, ignoring the tablets. I'm a wolf — we heal quicker than others; there is no need for medication. Of course, as the water feels like it is burning my throat from my insides being so hot and dry, I decide to take them anyway. Better safe than sorry. There are marks all over my body — Logan's fingerprints and teeth. Part of me is horrified at how many there are, but another part of me loves seeing his marks all over my body. Goddess, at the time I couldn't get enough. At least Olly isn't here and I don't have to w
LoganMy heart is beating so fast it feels like the room is spinning. "Riley, I'm sorry for hurting you," I can't believe my wolf lost control like that and tried to mark her. Actually I know exactly why he did it. She gives me a look as she keeps trying to stem the bleeding only it won't close because it's a partial mate mark and only her mate can stop it. "It's just seeing how Ivan was acting with you. How he wanted to come in. How he thought he could because he doesn't know you're mine." Riley falters, the water still running in the tap."Logan," she lets out a sigh—I know if I marked her fully she would feel the bond. She has to. It's been weeks since the full moon but it feels like years. Every second she isn't mine is becoming pure torture and I can feel my wolf become more and more feral by the day."Your sister told me I should go on the date with Ivan—she cornered me at the florist and my head was all over the place." I didn't think it was possible to be angrier with her. I'm
RileyMy heart was beating like a drum. A constant thud, thud, thud. I gathered up the diamonds, my hands shaking so badly that I kept dropping them over and over again. Did someone hear us? See us together? What must Ivan be thinking? I have no idea how I am going to manage to play this off and get out of this date. Why did Logan just leave for me to be humiliated in front of Ivan? He's going to know just by looking at me what happened. My brown eyes shine, my lips are puffy and my throat has a pleasant ache despite how much my hands keep shaking.A knock sounds at the door, making me freeze. "Riley, is everything alright?" Ivan calls through the door. This could be my moment. Maybe this is perfect, except the second I walk out he's going to smell Logan on me. Goddess, he might even be able to smell Logan still but at least the air might minimize it slightly. Could I get away with saying I was sick? The door handle starts to turn, my heart beating frantically."Don't come in. I'm...
LoganI couldn't believe what I heard Violet whisper to mum when I was texting Olly on my phone whilst she finished up dinner. Violet had given me a look as if to say told you so. Brat. She hadn't told mum about Riley and I. I knew she wouldn't but it seemed my sister did like to play with fire because I was close to wringing her little neck. But now I had a new target because if my sister was right, Riley was in for a world of pain.Then when I arrived at the restaurant seeing my fucking mate dressed like a fucking goddess I saw red. The dress clung to every curve like it was painted on, her tits pushed up high enough to make my cock twitch against my zipper. The way the fabric dipped low, teasing the swell of her cleavage, the way her hips swayed as she walked—fuck. She knew exactly what she was doing. And she was going to pay for it.Why was I mated to Riley anyway? There were days she wanted me and others she couldn’t care less. It had been something I had wanted since childhood b
RileyIt was ten to eight as I finished prepping my updo, the pins not wanting to stick as I gave myself one last look in the mirror. I was dressed in a long figure-hugging black dress with a modest amount of cleavage on show and black stilettos with fishnet tights peeking out. I looked the part for my date but honestly it felt as if I was headed to a funeral. My eyes just looked sad. No amount of curling my lashes or drawing on some winged liner helped. I finally got the pin in before I grabbed the tight diamond choker and secured it around my neck. It was beautiful. Stunning in fact. The nicest thing anyone ever gave me. But as I struggled to swallow it made me feel more like a dog on a leash. Was Violet right? Did Ivan think he owned any right to me from a few mere trinkets? "No, it's been a weird day, that's all this is," I took the bandage off my finger. A small pink scar was there but it had fully healed. Picking off a piece of lint I smoothed out my dress, about to head downsta
Riley"Riley, I need your help with these arrangements," Mr. Jones calls from the back as I ring up the till for the latest customer. "I'll be right there," I call back, a frown forming on my face as the queue expands further and further. "Here you go, have a great day!" I force a smile as I hand over the bouquet of carnations. Tessa gives me a smile as she adjusts her glasses on her head.She weaves out of the queue as the next customer approaches. Brian is clearly in the dog house again if his handful of roses are anything to go by. Not to mention his guilty face and slicked-back hair to make himself look more presentable to Kimberly—his mate—when he no doubt tries to get back with her later today. "Sorry, Brian, give me one second," I hold up a finger as he nods, looking disappointed as I head out back to see Mr. Jones."The whole pack seems to be out there today," I tell him, brushing my hands down my apron. My boss barely gives me a second glance as he weaves together honeysuckle
LoganI came down for dinner determined to stick to my plan. As I sat down in our formal dining room, Heather immediately took the seat next to me. Lola sat opposite with a coy smile on her face despite being caught naked 20 minutes ago, and Sadie sat on my other side. Violet sat next to Lola, her
LoganAs if the gods and my sister were sent here to punish me, Violet had brought over her gaggle of friends again. Mum was in the kitchen prepping for dinner. There wasn't an inch of countertop that didn't have something cooking, marinating, or prepped to be cooked. "How many of us are coming for
RileyOlly was over the moon about being able to leave the house for one night and see his best friend. I, on the other hand, had changed multiple times. Currently, I had a black sleek dress on that was modest but arguably too formal. Aurora always dressed up, so no one noticed if she wore a full-l
RileyI had just taken a long hot shower to wash away the day. Mr. Jones had nitpicked everything I did. Thankfully, Ivan hadn't shown up. His choker sat in my house like a paperweight, crushing me. I wanted to get rid of it as soon as possible. All I wanted was a nice warm herbal tea and an early







