로그인Avery’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
Avery’s POV“Pick it up.”Asher’s voice was cold. He was standing beside me, arms crossed, watching me as I stared at the silver needle in my trembling hand.“I can’t,” I whispered.“You can. And you will.” He stepped closer, lowering his voice so only I could hear. His lips brushed my ear as he whi
Once the guard had deposited me on my bed like a sack of potatoes, I was alone.But I refused to sit around and wallow. I had to escape. I was not going to abort my child.I didn’t hesitate. The moment I was alone, I slipped off the bed and scoured my tent. There were no weapons, but I decided that
I pocketed the bead and made a decision.I’d find Avery on my own. Tonight.…Avery’s POV“Are you ill?” Asher stared at me.I stood slowly, trying to ignore my shaking legs. “I think I contracted food poisoning.”“We should take you to see a doctor, then.” He grabbed my wrist. “You need to be in ti
Avery’s POVThe hunger pains had gotten worse.“You need to eat,” my wolf whined. “If not for yourself, then for the baby…”I clenched my jaw and rolled over on my bed, shivering beneath the pile of furs. “There won’t be a baby to worry about if he forces me to abort it.”My wolf whimpered in respon







