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
Valentin looked down at me. I watched his eyes trail over my face and down to my hands. He lingered there before noticing how close my ass was to Maximus’s crotch. His nostrils flared slightly before he stepped back. His hand went to his mouth as he turned around. Finally, he looked back at the thre
It was how he ended up schlepping some asshole’s luggage across a castle that used to be owned by the wolves. His parents had, apparently, been killed off when an uprising that had been squashed. He’d never known them and lived the first twenty years of his life parentless. Yet, he was not alone.Af
ValentinA Year Prior to the Great WarThey silently walked down the hall and into the castle. Aveline’s long fingernails pressed into Valentin’s exposed skin, making the hair on the back of his neck stand up. It was a warning not to do anything stupid. He took it seriously.“So,” Aveline finally sa
It was only a week later when I realized I had to fight Kairos, again.Petyr had been the one to tell me about the day of the second fight. He came right up to our table one morning and looked me dead in the eye before announcing the second fight would take place on the following Saturday.There was







