DonovanBy the time I wake up, Penelope is already out of the room. The relationship between her and Cora is definitely odd. It seems like Cora actually likes her and that’s just weird for Cora.She's always been so recluse, like a hermit, seeing her get on so well with someone and that someone just happens to be my mate... I don't know, something just feels off.I walk to the kitchen and I can hear them talking, but nothing about their conversation seems substantial. As I enter the room, I say, “Morning, ladies.”I lean down to Penelope and give her a quick peck before turning to look at Cora as I ask, “Are there any towns nearby?”Her eyebrows furrow and she asks, “Why would you need to go into town?”“I need to figure out things with the businesses that I ran. They’ve been successful, but I know they can get traced back to me, and Xavier knows about almost every one of them. I would like to sell them and invest the profits in something different, so we don’t have to worry about mone

FlashbackCoraTheo looks between me and the other man with a frown on his face and concern shining through his eyes. He says, “Levi, what are you talking about? Cora’s my mate.”Levi… oh lord, this man could get me in some serious trouble. His skin was darker than Theo’s and made me wonder if he could be Hispanic or maybe Italian? It’s hard to tell because his facial features don’t look like either. All I know is he has perfectly tanned skin.His hair is black and his eyes are much darker than Theo’s and I wonder if it’s because his wolf is present or if it’s because they’re naturally that dark. His muscles are well defined, just like Theo’s, and dirty thoughts fill my mind being in the presence of these two attractive men.My cheeks immediately redden from those thoughts. I've never experienced them before. I have never been interested in getting into a relationship, and the only romance stuff I know is from romance novels. Levi looks me up and down, I can see the doubt through his e

FlashbackCoraI scramble to my feet and I can’t help but shout, “What the hell did you do?!”I rush to grab my clothes and as I do, every naughty thing we did flashes in my head. Honestly, I don’t regret the sex. I’ve never been with anyone before and I know he’s my mate, so I’m glad I did that with him… but I NEVER gave him permission to mark me. The fact Theo did that without consulting me infuriates me.Yet he rolls on his side and watches me as I look around for everything to get dressed and he says questioningly, “I marked you?”“Well, duh! But why?!”He sits up as he says in a defensive manner, “You’re my mate.”I glare at him as I snap, “Exactly, I'm your mate! Shouldn't you value my opinion and choices? You had no right to do that without my permission!”Realization falls over his face and I shake my head and rant, “I just met you and you’ve already betrayed my trust! How am I supposed to trust you in the future?”He stands up and walks over to me and halts me from moving by w

FlashbackCoraI haven’t gone to see Theo in three days. My heart physically hurts being separated from him right now, but I have to think of his safety over my desire to be around him. I had Alexis go out to meet him once to warn him that it’s too dangerous for us to be around each other right now. Lilith watches me like a hawk and I know that other teachers are as well, but I try not to let it phase me. I continue to perform to the best of my ability, and coven tryouts are approaching quickly.But… there’s one issue now.I don’t want to be in a coven anymore.During our separation I have been researching werewolves to see if I could picture being with him forever. My body yearns to be with Theo, and I can still practice magic, even if I’m on my own. Alexis and I have actually been daydreaming about starting something on our own. And, if I’m honest, the thought of doing something with my best friend and staying with my mate thrills me more than any coven could.I need to see him agai

FlashbackCoraAlexis became completely smitten with Luka. And I don’t blame her. He was funny, handsome, and charming, and the four of us spent a ton of time together. We couldn't resist Theo and Luka, and the two of us started sneaking away any chance we got, and she was completely enamored with him.We’re only a couple of days away from graduation and honestly, at this point I expect that she’s going to move in with him and as soon as he marks and mates with her, then she’ll be the Beta Female of the pack. It’s a heavy title, but I know she can handle anything that gets thrown at her well.As time dwindles down and gets closer to our move in day, the both of us seem to become more carefree and excited as our new reality is about to begin.After class, she tugs on my arm and says, “Come on, let’s get going.”But I hear Lilith call our names, “Cora Lee and Alexis Fairhart come here now.”We both turn and walk over to Lilith and I say, “Yes ma’am?”She looks at me with narrowed eyes an