LOGINThe awe-filled look in his eyes and conviction in his voice make me believe him. I think this man could make me feel sexy in one of those god-awful giant hot dog costumes. Feeling extra confident now, I reach behind me and unhook my bra, letting it fall away. Leo sucks in a breath, his eyes flashi
** Poppy’s POV **Leo’s mouth crashes back against mine, and this time there’s nothing restrained about it. No hesitation, no careful distance, just heat.His hand slides from my jaw to the back of my neck, fingers tangling in my hair as he deepens the kiss, pulling me fully against him. I gasp soft
“Yes.”Leo leans forward slightly, his eyes never leaving mine.“I’m going to need you to say it, Poppy. I need you to be very clear about what it is that you want, because I can’t mess this up again,” he says, his voice low. He leans back in his seat; releasing my wrist to put a little distance be
** Poppy’s POV **After spending the morning with Paige and the kids, we leave to give them some space to adapt to their new family dynamics. We stroll into town, taking our time to just be around each other without the pressure of being in a confined space. I love the cabin, I do, but there are no
Bastian sees it, probably even feels it. His expression darkens slightly.“You’re feeling it too, aren’t you?” I ask.“Yes.”We don’t speak for a moment. Because now we both know that whatever this is, it’s not just me.“Where is it coming from?” he asks quietly.I hesitate because I know the answer
** Alaric’s POV **I’m not thinking about her. That’s the first lie. The second is that I’ve stopped checking my phone.I don’t pick it up this time. Don’t look at the screen; don’t open the message thread that hasn’t changed in hours. Instead, I stand at the window, watching the treeline as if it’s
** Parker’s POV ** “I need you guys to get to us right now. Ryder is about to shift in the middle of town and I have the human with me.” Callen’s voice comes through the mind link with an urgency that has me on my feet and running before he has finished his sentence. “Where are you exactly?” R
Pain roars through my spine as it arches backwards, my bones popping in a horrible chain reaction. My legs bend at impossible angles, reversed at the knee, my feet… no, my paws, dig into the earth. My skin is gone, hidden under thick, coarse fur. The air is thick with scents, sounds, and sensation
Is he trying to freak her out even more? Paige doesn’t speak for a moment and I know she is trying to make sense of his words. I pinch the bridge of my nose, waiting for all hell to break loose. “What the hell are you talking about? You cannot claim me like I’m some property. I barely even know
I nod on instinct, but I have no intention of trusting the man. “Good girl,” the voice says before slowly moving his hand from my mouth. I suck in a shaky breath, urging my heart to slow before I pass out again. “Why are you helping me?” I whisper, wishing there was some light in here so I cou







