LOGINThe final one confirmed it. He could have bought me a car or something equally as ridiculous, but he had given the money to an organization that I cared about and would have donated to myself.I could tell that Killian was thinking of me with each of his gifts. If he was serious about this, I suppos
Valeria’s POVI had intended to accept Killian’s proposal and then essentially ignore him until I couldn’t anymore, but Killian had decided to make it difficult for me.It seemed like every morning, when I arrived in my office to work, there was a gift sitting on my desk. None of them had a note or
Valeria’s POV“Is that enough proof for you?” I asked once the screen went dark. “Do you still need me to prove my innocence so that I’m not forced into a marriage I don’t want?”The Elders were refusing to make eye contact with me. Geoffrey coughed awkwardly. Miriam looked as sour as ever, but she
Valeria’s POVInstead of bursting into a confused frenzy, the Elders sat still, their eyes glued to the screen.I didn’t blame them; I couldn’t tear my own gaze away. Harrison hardly did video interviews—he got camera shy. Sasha or his mother had always done the talking for both of them in front of
Gregory’s face went through a complicated series of emotions: disbelieving, hurt, and then, slightly angry.“This kind of opportunity doesn’t come around very often,” he told me. “You should be thinking about everyone in your pack and their wellbeing, not just your own.”I saw red at that moment. I
Valeria’s POVI looked between Gregory on the video call to the Elders and back again. They couldn’t be serious, but every one of their expressions was solid and firm.“I’m sorry,” I said slowly, “But I’m not going to marry Christian. If Meridian needs further proof of our goodwill towards them, I w
A laugh cut through the silence. Not from Riley.Harrison's Beta leaned against the doorframe, arms folded, shaking his head. "Riley, you've been away too long. Vera's got you fooled." He smiled, all teeth. "She's a rogue. You really think she could manage Pack finances? Harrison and the Pack have a
The feast was still going when I got home.I could hear it through the walls. Music, laughter, the low rumble of warriors toasting their Alpha. Their victory.I sat on the edge of the bed in the dark. Still in my blue cotton dress. I didn't bother to change.This morning I'd been Harrison's wife. Hi
The pain hit before I could breathe.A crack through the center of my chest, sharp and splitting, like my ribs were being pried apart from the inside. My knees buckled. I grabbed the arm of the person beside me, and they stepped away.Then — nothing.The pain vanished as fast as it had come. One sec
I could get pregnant.The doctor said it that morning, and I gripped the edge of the examination table so hard my knuckles went white. One year. One whole year of blood tests and specialists and watching every other woman in the Pack announce her pregnancy while I smiled and said nothing.Now my bod







