Nova Whatever I expected was trumped by what Nikolai did today. I didn’t know this sweet, sensitive side to him existed, and from everything he’s shown me today, I can tell this is the real Nikolai. There was no faking, no cocky attitude, no over the top behaviour—just us talking about anything and everything under the sun. The fact that he’s been keeping his distance from me because of the ongoing war makes sense as well. But he could have told me about what he was doing instead of blatantly ignoring me for over four years. I would have understood his reasoning better and would not have walked into Will’s arms due to loneliness. But what’s past is past, and I have something even better to look forward to now. He’s claiming me on the next full moon, and to say I’m excited is an understatement. He wanted to take me out for dinner on our drive back, but I, unfortunately, had my shift at the bar tonight. Since we’ve been closed for about a week, I know tonight will be one of our bus

Nova This man is going to be the reason my heart gives out one day. The kiss in his truck did a lot more than leave me flustered - I wanted him to do all sorts of filthy things to me and not stop. God, I’m pathetic, aren’t I? When the elevator door closes, Nikolai pushes me against the mirrored wall and cages me in by placing both of his palms against it on either side of my head. “You know, I can promise to keep my hands off you, but you will need to do something about your lust, little Rogue.” He says as his eyes flash silver, pressing his hard body against mine. “Do you want me to rip your clothes off right here and now, or will you reel in your scent?” “S-sorry…” I mutter, trying to think of naked old people and failing. “I didn’t mean-” “That’s okay; at least I know I can make you feel like this without so much as a touch. Although I want to do more than fucking touch you.” He says, then steps back, laces his fingers with mine and walks out into his familiar penthouse. Am

Nikolai “You know, wallowing in here won’t help you much; you need to speak with her,” Dimitri says when he walks towards me with a bottle of bourbon. After the disastrous meeting with Nova, I decided to come here, knowing I needed to clear my mind before facing her again. I can’t keep getting angry or jealous over stupid shit, so I’d rather take a breather before assuming. Even though I had already assumed what had happened with that fucker. “Yeah, but you’re the only one I could trust with knowing what I’m going through. Kai and Kon have their own shit to deal with after today.” I say, a shiver running up my spine as I try to push down the images of the dead pup soldiers. I see the same reaction on Dimitri’s pale face. “I’ve never killed children before, and today just… today was a bad day.” He says, taking a long drink straight from the bottle. Dimitri and I were called out to the edge of our territory and almost into Alpha Azura’s when the pup soldiers attacked. Children, no

NovaI don’t remember the day it was by the time I came to, but I am still stuck in the same room and shackled to the bed. I don’t see the wolfsbane fogger in the room anymore, and I don’t seem to have a guard.But what I do know is that I am bursting for the bathroom right now.As if on cue, the bedroom door opens and Raven steps inside. He locks the door behind him, looks over and then walks toward me with an unreadable expression on his face. He unlocks my shackles and pulls me up by my forearm, but I slip out of his grasp and take a step back.“What the fuck do you think you’re doing?” I ask, needing the toilet so fucking bad but ignoring my full bladder. “Why am I here, and where the hell is Estie?!”He looks at me and then blinks before letting out a sigh. “This will not end well for you if you don’t behave, Nova. So just shut the fuck up and let me take you to the bathroom. My Alpha wants to see you in the next ten minutes.”“Fuck your Alpha!”Raven frowns. “Yes, that’s exactly

Bastien: “Kai, my old friend!” Kai: “Cut the crap, Bastien. Tell me why you took Nikolai’s mate and what you want in return.” Bastien: -sighs- “I don’t know why you feel the need to be hostile, don’t you realise what I am holding in my hands right now?” Kai: “Get to what you want and get it over with.” Bastien: -chuckles- “I want what has always been mine, Kai; I want my mate.” Kai: -scoffs- “Are you still lusting after Lilith when you know she’s my brother’s mate? You’re sick, Bastien.” Bastien: “Lilith? As in Lilith Vega? Why would I be lusting after her?”Kai: “You told her to kill her children and join you a few years ago, don’t tell me you don’t remember this conversation?” Bastien: “Ah, that. I simply gave her the advice my mother gave me. No one wanted the demonic offspring to be born, Kai, that thing is an evil incarnate and will bring darkness to your entire pack.” Kai: “And it has been sealed. Stop going off-topic and tell me why Nova was taken.” Bastien: -sighs agai