“Can you really not tell them the truth?” Ella asks. I could hide my feelings from the doctor, but not from my best friend, who could see through my charade in an instant.In my heart, I wish I could tell them, just as I wish they would accept me, love me, and keep me safe and happy as proper fated
Hugh’s POVWhen I receive the text from my mysterious fated mate, I’ve just left the house to meet with Kimber.Sylvia had given my brothers and me quite the scare when we heard she passed out, but she seemed alright when we caught up to her. For her best interest, we still insisted on taking her to
Already planning on doing a u-turn, I’m surprised when my phone rings before I can even get out onto the road. It’s Conrad.“What is it?” I ask, answering.“Drop what you are doing and get back here,” Conrad says. In the background, I can hear Sylvia sobbing. “Sylvia told us who is to blame for all
Ollie’s POVSilence fills the entire courtyard, as if those that haven’t even heard our conversation can still feel the weight of it and are compelled to be quiet.The ice cold glares of my brothers persist, freezing me from the inside out. But I don’t look away, lest the action be confused for the
After closing the door, I watch her drive away before I turn back to the forest and start the trek through the trees.“Shift,” Scarlet says. “We should leave a path of our scent for our mate to follow.”I expect that Hugh would find us anyway, but I don’t see any flaw with helping him along. The soo
Ollie’s POVThe kiss starts soft, Hugh’s lips pressing gently to mine. Then they start to move, opening enough for his tongue to dash out and lick at the seam of my own lips, encouraging me to open. When I do, that tongue slips into my mouth.I hum in delight as I lean back into him anxious for more
Hugh grins as he sees my expression. “You look hungry, lovely. Why don’t I show you what you’ve been missing, huh?”He leans between my legs. I’m still wearing my panties. He teases the waistband.“These are in the way,” he says, and in one quick show of strength, rips them clear off of me, leaving
Ollie’s POVI change along the way and fortunately find Ella waiting for me.At home, I rush to the shower.As I step into the hallway with only a towel wrapped around me, I’m surprised to see Declan standing at my bedroom door.He freezes when he sees me.I quickly duck past him and into my room. “
It’s only through experience that I’m able to school my expression to keep from revealing my true feelings to Diana.“I will speak to my sons and make arrangements to fulfill your wish in identity,” she says.“Thank you,” I tell her, honestly meaning it. It’s a relief to know that I will be labeled
Ollie’s POVI change along the way and fortunately find Ella waiting for me.At home, I rush to the shower.As I step into the hallway with only a towel wrapped around me, I’m surprised to see Declan standing at my bedroom door.He freezes when he sees me.I quickly duck past him and into my room. “
Hugh grins as he sees my expression. “You look hungry, lovely. Why don’t I show you what you’ve been missing, huh?”He leans between my legs. I’m still wearing my panties. He teases the waistband.“These are in the way,” he says, and in one quick show of strength, rips them clear off of me, leaving
Ollie’s POVThe kiss starts soft, Hugh’s lips pressing gently to mine. Then they start to move, opening enough for his tongue to dash out and lick at the seam of my own lips, encouraging me to open. When I do, that tongue slips into my mouth.I hum in delight as I lean back into him anxious for more
After closing the door, I watch her drive away before I turn back to the forest and start the trek through the trees.“Shift,” Scarlet says. “We should leave a path of our scent for our mate to follow.”I expect that Hugh would find us anyway, but I don’t see any flaw with helping him along. The soo
Ollie’s POVSilence fills the entire courtyard, as if those that haven’t even heard our conversation can still feel the weight of it and are compelled to be quiet.The ice cold glares of my brothers persist, freezing me from the inside out. But I don’t look away, lest the action be confused for the
Already planning on doing a u-turn, I’m surprised when my phone rings before I can even get out onto the road. It’s Conrad.“What is it?” I ask, answering.“Drop what you are doing and get back here,” Conrad says. In the background, I can hear Sylvia sobbing. “Sylvia told us who is to blame for all
Hugh’s POVWhen I receive the text from my mysterious fated mate, I’ve just left the house to meet with Kimber.Sylvia had given my brothers and me quite the scare when we heard she passed out, but she seemed alright when we caught up to her. For her best interest, we still insisted on taking her to
“Can you really not tell them the truth?” Ella asks. I could hide my feelings from the doctor, but not from my best friend, who could see through my charade in an instant.In my heart, I wish I could tell them, just as I wish they would accept me, love me, and keep me safe and happy as proper fated