DAHLIA Silly me, I thought this walk was about getting to know me and spending some time with me. Apparently, it was just to butter me up for information that Mylo wanted.  Mylo tried to give me a rundown on his siblings, but once we entered the clearing trying to remember all of that became a task. The clearing was gorgeous, and a beautiful notion that I tried not to get too swept up in wishing would be part of Nora’s future. The way he confirmed he wanted an heir sent a familiar chill through me. I thought maybe I could expect more, but it was naive to think he was any more than tolerating Nora for my benefit. I was alone here, more so out in the middle of the forest in a spot where no one dared trespass, being so personal to th

  DAHLIA I stretched out in bed as I woke up, careful to catch a glimpse of the rest of the best with my eyes half open first. Part of me always expected to find Mylo in here when I woke up, especially after the confusing turn of events last night.  We had a moment, didn’t we? I could smell breakfast being made, but I could still practically taste his sweet breath pass over my lips and feel my desperation for him to kiss me, for him to claim me against all my reservations.  For a moment, I thought he realized the only thing in the way was Nora, but the more I dwelled on it last night, the more it was obvious he was upset that he had to leave. He was so gentle with her when he left, and I wanted things to work out badly enough that I hope it isn’t clouding my judgement, but he’s been trying to make time for us, t

 DAHLIA“Guilty,” Miah raised her hand swallowing the last of the pastry, "I already warned her once and-" "Miah!" Octavia scolded, "YOU already warned her once? YOU left a gash in her face?" "She should be grateful, I threatened to take her eye… and I left it for her. What did you want me to do? Tell Mylo? This was when," she motioned circles in the air between her and Octavia and made a face that said 'you know', "Mylo would have killed her for sure." I could feel the tension building in my chest as I tried to take in Nora's scent for comfort. I've always known Mylo was dangerous but hearing his sister casually talk about how a flair in his temper could end in someone's death wasn't easy to hear. 

  ALDERIC For advance training today I brought in my dad. The guards would forever have the utmost respect for him and Kallan, not to mention that they could still outmuscle ninety-five percent of our elite guards. Today was to give our existing guards some more advanced training, and Goddess knows my dad always had some random shit to teach them.  'Master your best talent but never stop training in others.'  That was the line he gave to them. The line he gave to me growing up, however, was to be the best at ALL talents and not to stop until I was. I was the Beta of Timber, and though I could never fight a battle for Mylo, I had to be capable of defending against any other Alpha.  Worst-case scenario training became a regular thing here after Octavia w

MARIE"Mylo wants me, why?" I asked dad as he led us away. "You're not questioning your Alpha I hope," he looked at me with his expressionless look and I resisted the urge to roll my eyes. "I can't wonder?" My question warranted a look from him with a hint of disapproval as he continued to not answer me. I should have known better. I mean why would he tell me when he knew the answer?We were getting closer to our borders when my stomach started to flip. Kalia was pacing, unsure if she should be on alert for whatever Mylo requested us for, but I hoped it had nothing to do with my abilities.My dad was giving nothing away as usual, but I was saved from a conversation with him today that I'm sure would be mate-based, so there was a blessi