LOGINHe kept his eyes trained on me, though I felt the pull between him and Riley.“These are for you.” Miko said formally, holding out the lanyards.I looked down at them. “Where did you get these photos?” I asked suspiciously.“They’re public records.” Miko said, his brow raising.I fought back a smile
I smiled and waved back, crossing the sandy fighting pit, avoiding the sparring men.“I could really use a partner,” April said, “Would you spar with me?”I glanced around. A few of the older men watched me suspiciously.April’s eyes were pleading, and I guessed that she hardly ever got any sparring
(Killian’s POV)Killian kept his eyes forward, careful not to look over his shoulder at Vee.He marched down the narrow hall that led to his back private work quarters. Miko and Priscilla followed, Priscilla’s heels clicking loudly on the stone floor as she almost jogged to keep up with them both.W
Killian looked down at me. “So, young warriors, like April there, are given various serving duties until they are 25 – in addition to their regular warrior training.”I couldn’t help but be both shocked and impressed. I hadn’t been Alpha long enough to implement these sorts of policies in my own Pac
Killian escorted Riley and I into the Great Hall. And I realized, as I took it all in, that Harrison’s compound was an absolute disaster.When we first walked in, every warrior in the room stood and saluted Killian.Killian nodded and said firmly and loudly, “At ease.” And the men went back to their
Riley and I decided that we would leave first thing in the morning.We informed Sylvia of our plans, and I asked if Sylvia could watch over my apartment while we were gone. I gave her Gregory’s number and told her she could contact him anytime if she needed something.“I’ll be fine! I’m not decrepit
Sasha was sitting in Harrison's lap.That was the first thing I saw when I pushed through the door. Her arms looped around his neck, her body curved against his chest. Both of them looked up at once. Sasha looked annoyed. Harrison's went cold."What do you think you're doing?" he asked."I agree." M
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







