LOGINMira's entire body felt frozen as the training grounds seemed to disappear around her.Everything faded into the background..All she could think about was the fact that Max had just kissed her.Her heart hammered violently against her chest. She hated that she could still feel the warmth of his hand around her waist.She hated that her mind kept replaying those few shocking seconds and most of all she hated that a small part of her had not immediately hated it.The realization made her even more embarrassed.The warriors standing nearby exchanged curious looks, several guards were openly staring now and Mira wanted the ground to swallow her whole.Immediately.Max, meanwhile, looked entirely too pleased with himself. A slow grin spread across his face which made Mira want to throw something at him, preferably a large rock."Max" she started, her voice strained."What?" He asked, a wider smile threatening to form."What in the Moon Goddess' name was that?" She demanded.His grin widene
The silence that followed Eugene's careless words was suffocating.Eugene stared at Becca while she stood several feet away from him, her chest rising and falling rapidly as she struggled to control her emotions.Unfortunately, she wasn't succeeding.His words had hurt her, he knew it. The moment he had compared her to Kaelyn, he had seen the pain flash across her face and he regretted it immediately.But regrets never seemed to matter once the damage was done."Becca—""Just stop" she said, her voice sharp, warning him not to continue.Eugene clenched his jaw."I already told you that isn't what I meant" he said."Then perhaps you should stop saying things you don't mean" she shot at him.The words struck harder than she intended then she saw the guilt cross his face and instead of making her feel better, it only made her angrier.If he knew he was hurting her, why did he keep doing it?Why?Eugene ran a hand through his hair. For a powerful Alpha King, he looked surprisingly exhaust
Mira could not stop thinking about Greta's words. As she walked through the hallways of the mansion, her mind replayed the conversation over and over again.The certainty in Greta's voice bothered her.She turned another corner, her boots striking sharply against the stone floor.She needed to tell someone she trusted who would listen and take the threat seriously.Her first thought was Jack. Despite everything that had happened recently, despite the argument, despite the hurt feelings, she still trusted him.More than she could admit right now.Unfortunately, she couldn't find him anywhere. She checked the main corridors, the eastern wing, the guard barracks but he wasn't there."Where are you?" she muttered.After another ten minutes of searching, frustration began building inside her. Finally she changed direction.There was one other person she could talk to, even if he would probably annoy her.The training grounds came into view shortly afterward, the sounds of fangs clashing ec
The silence inside Becca's room stretched on after Mira left.Becca remained standing near the window, her arms folded tightly across her chest while Alpha Eugene stood several feet away.Neither of them spoke. For a long moment, they simply stared at one another.There had once been a time when this kind of silence between them had felt comfortable. Now it felt like walking through a field filled with hidden traps.Eugene cleared his throat first, his voice was calmer than he felt."How are you feeling?" He asked. Becca sighed immediately. The question sounded innocent enough but she was already exhausted."Fine" she replied. Eugene frowned."Just fine?""Yes."His eyes narrowed slightly."The healer said you should still be resting" he said."I am resting.""You were walking around" he countered. Becca rolled her eyes."Eugene—""The healer specifically instructed—""I know what the healer instructed" she shot at him.Her interruption instantly irritated him."I was only concerne
The door to Becca's room had barely closed behind Mira when she released a long sigh.The sound echoed softly through the hallway.For a few moments she simply stood there, listening, half expecting shouting to erupt from the room. After everything that had happened recently, it wouldn't have surprised her in the slightest.Mira rubbed her temple."Moon Goddess help those two" she muttered. She began walking down the hallway, her footsteps echoed softly against the polished stone floor.As she walked, her thoughts drifted toward Becca. She hoped her friend would remain calm, she hoped Eugene would remain calm and most importantly she hoped neither of them would say something they couldn't take back.Because despite everything, Mira could still see the love between them.A voice suddenly interrupted her thoughts."Watch where you're going, you oaf."Mira blinked. The rude tone immediately caught her attention.She turned and found herself staring directly at Greta, the former head mai
Becca sat comfortably near the window, wrapped in a light shawl while absently running her fingers along the edge of a book she wasn't actually reading.Her thoughts kept drifting elsewhere. Life had become far more complicated than she ever imagined.A knock sounded at the door but before she could answer, the door opened and Mira stepped inside. The moment she entered, she paused, her eyes narrowed suspiciously.Becca immediately noticed."What?"Mira blinked."What happened?"Becca frowned."What are you talking about?" She asked. Mira slowly approached."You look... normal" she replied. Becca stared at her then laughed.The tension in the room immediately eased and Mira felt herself relax slightly.She sat beside Becca."How are you feeling?" She asked.Becca looked down at her stomach then smiled softly."Better" she replied. Mira reached over and squeezed Becca's hand."I'm glad."Becca smiled."Thank you."Becca looked toward the window. The bright sunlight seemed almost com
The kitchen of Blackwood Mansion was warmer than the rest of the mansion.Ariel stood near the long wooden counter, her fingers gripping the edge so tightly her knuckles were pale.She hadn’t slept properly because every time she closed her eyes, she saw Becca’s shocked rage filled face in the aren
The sound echoed through the training yard like thunder as the wooden dummy shook violently under the force of Eugene’s punches.Dust rose from the sand beneath his boots, swirling around his legs as if even the ground reacted to his fury.Max stood a few feet away, his arms folded across his chest
Jack quietly closed the last door, the soft click echoed faintly in the empty hallway.Jack exhaled slowly and rubbed the back of his neck.“Damn it,” he muttered under his breath.The corridor stretched long and silent before him, lit only by flickering wall torches. Their light danced across the
Eugene leaned back slightly against the chair he was seated on, his arms crossed over his chest, watching the girl seated across from him.She hadn’t spoken, not a single word since they had calmed the entire chaotic situation. Max stood near the doorway, his arms folded, gaze sharp but not unkind







