Ariadne POVFlutters won't stop in the darkest part of my stomach, knowing that I was in the arms of the one person that bothered to give me comfort. I would finally get the comfort that I needed, thrilled and terrified that this was just short-lived.I pulled out slowly from his arms, he trapped the chunk of my shoulder yanking me to him. "If I'm sure of one thing, it should be the fact that you're not as hard and strong as you think." He brushed his nose nuzzling on my skin, causing heat to surge in between my legs. "You're not heartless, you're warm and kind." He whispered before crushing his mouth with mine. My eyes flashed and he leaned forward pressing his entire body against mine. Feel him. Need him. I burn like incense, with incredible scents.He tasted of lavender and his lips were warm, so warm, his lips wanted to grant welcome but my hand landed on his shoulder, holding him at bay. And his eyes drifted to the bed beside and back to me.I stepped back and he looked at the t

Ariadne POVThe reflection of the sun through the window woke me up. I wrung the comforter to my face while a yawn escaped my mouth. It shouldn't be morning yet! I groaned and I poke my nose to perceive where the scent was coming from. I don't know but the aroma that was teasing my nose was like the perfect baked morning.I saw myself coming out of the sheet and making my way into the living room."Hannah," I called out, but I could hear the loud music and the noise that was going on from her voice. I paced to the door, my hand resting on the door frame with a chuckle in my mouth. She couldn't have seen me. Hannah was busy dancing and rumbling the blue apron she wore, she didn't even tie the hand very well. "Mhmm." I cleared my throat announcing my presenceDid she hear me, something really mind-blowing must have happened overnight for her to be in such a high cloud. Did she finally get laid out?"You know you should have gone to a dancing school instead of letting such a perfect tal

Bryson POVThe clanking as they dropped the wood to the ground was some drop-dead sound emanating."You were out throughout, Lucas that bastard insisted on reviving the case with his father.""Yeah, please fuck him, he knows what he doing.""I pretty sure Samuel was as meek as ever, he is leading the lack against each other.""He dare not pick a fight with the Ember-moon pack.""I'm probably inclined to right now." He peers up at me and grins."Please don't give in to it, his father is long gone and whatever he is planning has a reason, find it out like your father always does and you will understand why he's changed." He tapped on my shoulder and then walked towards the unloading. He got me on a trail I could have missed thinking about, Lucas had become more pompous, holding a meeting in my absence, be sure was firming a scion.I played with fire, and now I’m about to get burned, I walked back to the mansion after the unloading was finished and just like every other time and the thin

Ariadne POV“You look hot,” I say to Liliana. After I pull away from the pack house.“Thank you. You are glowing in matrimony yourself, what have you got planned for the full moon festival?""You ain't serious are you?" She raised her palms to confirm. I roll my eyes. She is a weirdo."Where are you going all dressed up?" I inquired."Not gonna tell you before you ruin my big day." She leaned in and whispered.I roll my eyes as we stop for the Beta soldier to open up the door."Big day wow? I guess you've grown wings overnight.""Like a fairy yeap but I wouldn't want you to know still no amount of pestering will do. So keep shut and follow my lead." She led the road and we got out of the pack house."This place?"Creamy, a little bar tucked between the pack house and a small antique shop away from the teeth. It was there and I barely noticed it. Great! Such a perfect place to spend the day and take to mind off the throbbing heat."Here, is our favourite local watering hole. Isn't it be

Ariadne POV I’d thought it would maybe be a dinner or more like a deal…the dirty kind dealt in dingy backrooms of seedy clubs or maybe in upscale basements like last time or maybe a gathering to commemorate the full moon festival. My chest squeezed as I watched Douglas weave his hand across the table toward me, bundled in his jackets, Eugenia too was in her scarves, and her cheeks pinked and excitement filled her beautiful eyes. She looked a lot more like Joshua except for her brow and her rounded jawline. When we entered and the rest of their eyes darted towards us, a swath of silence took over the cabin, and the man, Williams stared out the glass as he gulped from the cup in his fingers. Tension stretched thin and I tried to remain calm. Questions that swelled and taunted, old hopes and long-dead dreams. It was insane being so uncomfortable with a man who had once been my refuge and is still knowing that I'm under his care. He took my hand and hauled me inside, we moved across t