NikolaiShe’s back in my penthouse, showering and getting ready to have a meal with me. It’s Friday, the day she’s supposed to be meeting with the witches, but I have called it off. I want to spend the entire day with her, seeing as I missed out on four without her.I cannot believe how much I’ve missed her after spending only two days with her before. This is the woman I want at my side, and the fact that she’ll be living with me from now on makes me happier than I ever thought it would! To be honest, I expected her to argue with me, but she gave in so easily; is there a reason?Soft footsteps on my floors, and my heart stops when I turn to look at her walking toward me. She looks at the expression on my face and blushes before looking at her feet.“I hope you don’t mind; I wanted a piece of you with me.” She says, tugging the hem of my grey t-shirt she has decided to wear instead of the clothes Caterina bought for her. It covers the important bits; however, the sight of her upper th

NovaThe Estate’s entrance seems to have moved again. Nikolai says that the witches move the entry every month even though no one on the outside can enter or find the community unless one of the brothers invites them in.I still can’t believe the Alpha is 40 and yet looks so young. Oh, to be a Volkov and not age past 28 when unmated. I doubt I would be happy, though; I already look older than Nikolai.We come to a stop in front of the Volkov mansion, and Nikolai opens the door for me. He then laces his fingers with mine and walks me inside. I’m excited, but the nerves are coiling my insides, and I feel like I might just vomit.“Hey,” Nikolai says, stopping in front of the large oak door. “Are you okay?”“Yes,” I nod. “I’m just nervous.”He smiles at me and cups my face in his hands. “I understand, but just know that they’re all excited to see you again.” He says, then plants a soft kiss on my forehead and lips.I breathe out a sigh. “Okay. I promise I’m fine; I just haven’t seen anyon

NovaI’m constantly waking up with headaches lately, and the one assaulting me right now feels like the worst I’ve had. My head feels like it’s about to split open - literally. “Ugh,” I complain and sit up while trying to focus my eyesight, which seems to be even worse for some reason. When my eyes adjust, I realise that I don’t completely recognise the room that I’m in. Did I get kidnapped again? I feel around in the pockets of my jeans for my cell phone so that I can call Nikolai, but before I can find it, the door opens, and he steps inside.“Hey, Nickybabe,” I say with a lazy smile and watch his face lights up.“You’re awake,” he says as he walks toward me and sits down on the bed next to me. “How are you feeling?”I clear my throat and try to blink, but even that hurts.“My head is killing me; even blinking hurts right now. Did something happen? Did I drink too much wine?” I ask, remembering the one glass I had on the terrace but nothing else. “You passed out earlier; I think

Nikolai I’ve been awake for a while now, just watching Nova as she sleeps. This is where she looks the most peaceful, even if she has demons in her past. I used to think Kai was the strongest person I knew, but after what Nova has confided in me, I realise that strength doesn’t always mean being powerful enough to take out hordes of enemies. This girl has survived a lot and still sleeps peacefully with no nightmares, allows me to touch her without cringing away and is undoubtedly the kindest person I know. How did she not just snap and turn into a jilted Rogue? In my opinion, any sane wolf would have done that, but Nova isn’t exactly an ordinary wolf. I suppose we’ll find out later what exactly is buried in her subconscious. She stirs, and her lips form a little pout, which I lean down to kiss softly. I can’t believe how much she has come to mean to me after such a short space of time. Four years wasted thinking I could keep her safe when the safest spot was right next to me. I g

NikolaiI can hear Kai approach me as I sit with my head in my hands, but I don’t look up when he sits down next to me.“Caterina is still conversing with Nova but has asked that she not appear again unless the Mating Ritual is completed. “Kai says, sitting forward and resting his elbows on his knees.I turn to look at him and sigh. “What is it with our mates being so much more than we thought?” I say and scoff, shaking my head. “I guess Arya will be the only normal one in the pack.”Kai chuckles at this quip. “Yeah, I suppose. But then again, we’re not exactly an average wolf pack, are we?” he says, then looks me in the eye. “Nova will need you when she wakes up. Her wolf has said that she will make certain Nova remembers what we spoke about this morning.”I nod. “I know, and I am definitely still going to claim her. But I just needed some time to think about what she just told us; it’s a lot to absorb all at once.” “It is, isn’t it? Imagine how it will feel for Nova when she wakes