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
Gideon was right next to me again, his handsome face inches from mine, and he didn’t look happy. “Explain.” he grated out between clenched teeth. “Uh…” I stammered. Why did he have to be all up in my space? “Ok. Why did you want to come to Silvermoon today?” Gideon exhaled slowly, but indulged
Avery’s POV Shyly, I placed Gideon’s food in front of him. He looked hungry. But not for food. What even was that moment on the couch? His accusation aside, the chemistry that had flowed between us had felt insane. It was somewhat reminiscent of my mating heat, but without the intense tidal
Avery’s POV The pack library bore some similarities to the records room in the basement. Both were packed to the brim with information. Whereas the records room had boxes of files, the library had more bound books, but both boasted a copious amount of dust. I mused that one might be able to tell
I didn’t have an immediate answer, so I just indicated for her to follow me out into the garden once more. I handed her a hoe and led her over to where the diseased plants were. “These plants are sick, so we need to pull them up and burn them.” I instructed, handing her a pair of gloves and puttin







