FAZER LOGINTo be fair, Sebastian looked genuinely offended by that.“That’s where you’re wrong, Gideon. I’m offering her this arrangement because I care about her and Bjorn. I love them both.”“And yet,” I said, “the feeling isn’t mutual. Not in the way you want it to be, at least.” I took a small step forward
Avery’s POVI was about to respond when Sebastian spoke first.“That’s none of your business,” he said.Gideon snapped his head toward him. “I think it is my business, when it involves my mate.”“She may be your mate, but she doesn’t belong to you.”“She doesn’t belong to you either, Sebastian.” Gid
Avery’s POVThe drive to Aldric’s pack was quiet, I had to give Sebastian that. He didn’t press me for an answer just yet regarding his proposal. I didn’t want to give him one.When we arrived, I was unsurprised to see Gideon’s car sitting in the driveway. Sebastian’s fingers tightened a little arou
She was right. I sat. She handed me a small basket of green beans and I got to work snapping the stems off, perhaps a little more violently than I should have. To her credit, she didn’t ask anything, and didn’t seem to mind when I shoved a couple of the beans into my mouth as I worked.Finally, abou
Avery’s POVSebastian's office was peaceful, the window open, letting in the breeze. It did little to calm the racing thoughts in my head.“Coffee?” he asked, reaching for the carafe on the side table.“Um. Sure.” I sat, running my hands over my face as he poured it. A moment later, a steaming cup w
Avery’s POVThe drive to Aldric’s pack was quiet, I had to give Sebastian that. He didn’t press me for an answer just yet regarding his proposal. I didn’t want to give him one.When we arrived, I was unsurprised to see Gideon’s car sitting in the driveway. Sebastian’s fingers tightened a little arou
Avery’s POV“Enough.” Gideon growled, and the training grounds fell silent, “Get off of her.” Unable to disobey a direct order from his Alpha, Ian released me and stood to his feet, offering me a hand to rise as well. “Alpha,” he bowed his head in respect. Gideon’s eyes flicked between us as we b
Avery’s POVThe next day I dressed carefully and left the pack house before the sun rose once more. A low fog hung over the village, making the air damp and heavy. I breathed deeply and took off at a jog, letting the movement and my steady pace warm my muscles and waken my mind. I had put my new p
Avery’s POVDim light was filtering past the window curtains when I groggily pulled myself from sleep. Something had awoken me, but for a moment I wasn’t sure what. My mind was full of hazy memories, and it took me a long moment to remember where I was. Ah, right. The Council palace. I had… been
Gideon’s POVI sipped my coffee in the pack hall late that night and waited for Tegan’s report on my missing Luna. Even this late, there were always wolves coming and going on pack business. I was surrounded by bustle and yet it couldn’t match the turmoil I felt inside.Avery and Dierdra both had de







