Mag-log inAvery’s POVAn all too familiar car was waiting in Aldric’s driveway when I arrived. Gideon was standing beside it, leaning against the door with his arms folded. The moment I saw him, a pang shot through my temples.Oh, no. I knew that pain all too well.For a moment, I considered turning around an
“Well, you have to think of something better.” My father thought for a moment, then suggested, “Maybe it would be easier to drive the woman away. She clearly has fewer ties to the packs, and wants nothing to do with Gideon. If she leaves for good, he won’t be able to chase her anymore.”That had cro
Avery’s POVThe sun rose high and hot the next morning, bringing with it the sound of cicadas buzzing in the grass and a warm steam rising from the dewy ground before eight o’clock even struck.I had just finished my coffee and was preparing my things to head to Aldric’s clinic. Our trial was beginn
Before she disappeared, I called out, “How do you know?” Melissa didn’t stop walking. She didn’t even turn. She just said over her shoulder, “The trees tell me things.” I blinked a few times, certain I had misheard. Before I could ask what she meant by that, she was gone, disappearing around the b
Avery’s POV “Go figure.” I stormed over to the gift bag and picked it up, glancing inside one last time. Shaking my head, I turned to the nurse who had been working with me before. “Is there a place I can donate this?” I asked, holding the bag up. “Maybe the kids in the clinic would like to play w
“I was just passing through.” He was holding something in his hands. A bag, I realized. From a kids’ store. I recognized the logo immediately.“What’s that?” I asked.He held the bag out. “See for yourself.”I didn’t take the bag right away. Colt took it instead, obviously to Gideon’s chagrin, who c
If we married, I would always be the other woman, trying to fill a missing woman’s shoes.And if she turned up…Why would Gideon even think twice about keeping me around if his true fated mate could be his Luna? I was just a temporary fill-in—someone to honor the treaty so that he could avoid war wi
Avery’s POV “No.” I refused once more. Gideon frowned at me, his hand warm and heavy on the back of my neck. There were so many emotions warring in those stormy eyes. Disapproval. Irritation. Desire? The last one confused me even further and I shut my eyes. Just looking at him made me want t
Gideon’s POV For a girl with a wounded leg, she sure could move fast. I watched the door to Avery’s bathroom swing shut, a bemused frown on my face. Although her wound was healing, it could easily become infected, and I would much prefer that she have it treated. Unfortunately, the pack doct
Avery’s POV Someone was sabotaging me. I forced myself to take long, slow breaths. Slowly, I entered the room and found an empty envelope and put all the tiny torn pieces of paper into it. I could try and tape them together maybe? My hands were shaking. I was angry. Angry at whoever would ha







