FAZER LOGINI wrapped my arms around him, and we stayed like that for a while, trading kisses, our bond strumming happily between us.For this moment, I allowed myself to hope. Maybe this could still work.After a while, we returned to the others, who seemed tense until they saw me, then relaxed somewhat. Someh
Zora’s POVAfter speaking with Max, I was even more conflicted with what I should do, not less. I needed to consummate my bond with Neo to have enough power to hold back the looming vampire threat. But, at the same time, I didn’t want to rush my own heart.I cared for Neo, but I cared about my other
“I can’t explain it.”“I’m sorry, Thorne. That isn’t enough,” I said.He pushed his hands through his hair, seemingly frustrated with himself, then turned and walked out the door, growling a little.Alone now, Max came closer to me. He sat beside me on the bed and wrapped his arm around my waist. I
Zora’s POVKairos, Max, and Thorne moved at once, immediately pulling me back away from Neo and stepping into the new space between him and me.Neo glared at them, but when his eyes reached mine, I could see the hurt in his. My heart ached with regret. Maybe I had overreacted, but he hadn’t listened
Zora’s POVLeaving the others behind, I rushed after Kairos, following him into the woods. Even when I lost sight of him, I knew exactly where he was, following the pull of our mate bond. Though even if I couldn’t feel the bond, all I had to do was follow the destruction and debris.Kairos was likel
As he drove away, Max, Thorne, and Kairos stepped closer to me, offering their silent support.I cared for them all so deeply. I thought I might even love them. They were each so special to me.This affection filled me with both nervousness and determination. In the coming fight, I didn’t want to lo
“Fucking hells,” Valentin hissed, slowly untangling himself from his mate. She pouted as he did. He pressed one final kiss to her cheek before going to the door. He swung it open and was greeted with none other than his sister-in-law.“Come to admonish me again, sister?” He drawled.“No,” Victoria s
“Wolfsbane,” I grunted. Then, I snorted. “Bane of my existence.”“Gods, almighty,” Kairos hissed over Valentin’s shoulder.Valentin said nothing in return. He pressed his hands into one of the chains and tried to peel them apart. He dented one but wound up with burns deep in his palms. He ran his fi
“We can convince them,” Valentin said, stern. “We can show them the shift. Show them how our bodies were meant to be—”“Val,” Victoria warned, low enough that only Valentin could hear it. He ignored her and tossed a hand towards Moonraiser.“Atlas!” he cried. “You have a young boy. Not yet one year
“I’ll be indulging as well,” Aveline purred.Valentin sucked in another breath. He was hoping they wouldn’t but he knew most guests tended to enjoy Renatus’s famous “dessert.” He waved his hand again. This time, instead of a young girl, three female wolves emerged. The first two went and perched the







