LOGINAvery’s POVMy head was spinning more than it should have been.I realized that now, as I stared at my reflection in the bathroom mirror.This was more than a glass of wine and a single strong cocktail. My face was swimming in front of me, like there were two of me staring back from the mirror. The
I tried to tell myself that it was unhealthy. That even if Gideon wanted me, he was still with Fiona, an eighteen year old girl. I couldn’t look past that.“Here you go.” The bartender handed me my drink, snapping me from my reverie. “Please enjoy it.”“Thank you.” I took a sip. It was the perfect a
Avery’s POVMy mouth dropped open at Fiona’s words.A “fresh divorcee from the human lands”? I would “find someone who actually wanted to stay with me for once?”When I first met Fiona, I’d thought she was just an unfortunate puppet of the men in her life. Now, I was starting to change my mind on th
“And because you were surrounded by humans, no one could replace the mark,” Sebastian added.“Something like that.”That was the easier explanation, anyway.Truthfully, there were plenty of werewolf men in the human lands who tried to get close to me over the years. This wasn’t the first conversatio
Avery’s POVThe Splendor was a newer venue, Sebastian said as we pulled up. It had a gleaming modern outer facade that was mostly glass, allowing you to see straight into the lounge. Even from here, I could see the glittering chandeliers, red carpeting, plush furniture, and the finely dressed patron
Avery’s POVAs soon as Fiona and Gideon were gone, I released my grip on Sebastian’s arm and slipped the ring off my finger.“I’m so sorry, Sebastian.” My face was aflame from what I had just done. I handed him the ring. “I didn’t mean to blindside you like that. I sort of panicked and did the first
Dierdra paled slightly at my ambiguous words.“However, because of my respect for Gideon and our… working relationship… this does mean something to me.” I kept my head high, sensing Gideon and the other guests watching our conversation.“Of course, as his true mate, you would have a different point
Avery’s POV“Why didn’t you tell me she was already marked?” The Rogue King growled, and he backhanded Zara with a loud crack that left her knocked on the floor, holding her cheek in her hand. “Foolish woman, wasting my time.” He cursed at her, leaning over her to make her look at him. “If she’s ma
Gideon’s POVI should have felt deliriously happy at finding my true mate, and for day or so, I was. But somehow when I embraced Dierdra, it didn’t feel right. When I kissed her, I found myself comparing it to the Full Mating Moon with the girl in the woods. That night had been electric and life-ch
“Are things not going well with the new husband?” She asked curiously. I sighed inwardly and braced myself to answer her curious questions. “Not really. We had a… disagreement.”Sofia nodded in understanding. “Men are so much work, I find I don’t have time for them often, myself.”“Please.” I plead







