LOGIN“Then it’s settled,” Geoffrey said, sounding relieved. “We will reconvene to see Valeria’s progress in a month. In the meantime, please see that the deal with the Windbite Pack is secured.”“Of course,” I said, bowing stiffly and immediately heading for the doors as soon as the Elders broke the meet
Valeria’s POVI found myself practically speechless. It took several seconds for me to gain my bearings enough to respond.“You have to be kidding,” I said, my voice as smooth and as measured as I could make it. “You expect me to waste time finding a mate? Now? When our pack is still in the midst of
Oliver blinked and his face resettled into his usual neutral expression. “My apologies, Alpha,” he said, folding his hands behind his back.I turned back to the council, though I made sure to remind myself to talk to him later about whatever that was.Geoffrey was still slumped in his chair, looking
Valeria’s POVI strode down the hall of the packhouse confidently, a preliminary contract from Mr. Lin printed and in my hands. Proof that I had accomplished what I set out to do and secured an excellent deal for our pack.The rest of the gala had gone by in a blur. I remembered sitting down at the
Hotel Cherchez had originally started as a small bed and breakfast that Riley had sponsored downtown. She wanted it to be a place where people could feel safe to stay for a long time.When I joined her as a business partner, I proposed opening the restaurant and speakeasy to attract other customers.
Killian’s POVIf Killian hadn’t already been fully impressed with Valeria, he certainly was now.The Hotel Cherchez had seemingly popped up overnight. Its development and popularity had been almost instantaneous as business owners discovered that it was a fantastic place to wine and dine.Killian ha
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
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







