Avalyn's POVI lost myself in my own thoughts and couldn‘t remember how long it took for me to finally fall asleep. When I woke up to the bright morning sunshine, I let out a long sigh as I slid from bed and made my way towards the bathroom. I was in for another long day of doing nothing. A soft knock on the door drew my attention, and I watched as one of the maids brought in a small tray of fresh fruits, pastries, juice, and coffee. Breakfast time. The same revolving routines make me feel more robotic than alive. “Thank you, Sara,” I said to the young woman, who bowed her head to me and turned, her blond curls bouncing upon her head as she left without a word. She had been the one who brought me my food the last few days, and even though she didn‘t speak, it made me smile to think I had someone here. Brushing my hair I decided on a long white cotton dress to lay around in for the day. After all, I wasn‘t going anywhere, I wasn‘t allowed to. After my simple morning routine, I dri

Avalyn's POV I wasn‘t sure what to expect from dinner. Romero and his pack made me very uncomfortable, and I would rather have spent the night peacefully in my room. However, it wasn‘t up to me to decide. When Logan told me that Rebecca would come to help me get ready, I imagined it would simply be putting my hair up and putting on a nice dress she found lying around. But I was so wrong on so many levels. When I opened my bedroom door, Rebecca pushed in a rack of beautiful colored dresses and a huge black leather zippered case. I had no idea what was going on, but the smile on her face clued me in that this was going to be something I wouldn‘t forget. “Are you ready to have fun?” she asked with enthusiasm, causing my gloomy mood to lighten immediately. Being upset about the situation was not going to help anyone, I told myself. “Um…Becca, why do you need so many dresses?” I asked as I let my fingers run across the fabrics hanging upon the rack. The beautiful array of c

Avalyn's POVShe isn‘t,” Alpha Grey stated, a slight irritation in his tone. “I don‘t mean to quarrel, but I would like to hear what the lady has to say, Grey. Plus, you have kept her away from us up in that room the entire time we have been here. I am intrigued to know more of her – and why you are so taken with her.”When all eyes fell on me again, I turned to Logan. He had a hesitant look in his eyes.But with a small nod, he gave me permission to respond, not that I wanted to. “I– well… One day I do hope to meet my mate and have the life I have always dreamed of – with a man who loves me, and will protect me. But, for now, I have other priorities.”I hadn‘t thought I would have the courage to say what I did, but it felt great to let it out.However, I immediately felt that cold atmosphere descend again. Knowing where it was coming from, I didn‘t dare to look at Logan this time.“That‘s wonderful. But you do know that, in society today, women often do not worry about destined m

Avalyn's POVWaking the next morning, I laid upon the soft sheets of my bed. His scent still lingered, even after his long absence. Memories flooded my mind of the way he touched me – the way he kissed me. I was enraptured with the feeling of him upon my body, and I knew that the sinful thoughts shouldn‘t be there, but I couldn‘t help it. I didn‘t want them to stop. Running my fingers across my lips, I closed my eyes and smiled before slowly pulling myself from the bed. Alpha Grey had acted differently last night… So much differently that it seemed bedding me might be more than just a job to him. Looking through the large closet that sat adjacent to my bed, I pulled on a denim blue dress and matched it with a cute pair of white panties. The white sneakers Rebecca had given me the week before seemed more appropriate with my outfit choice than sandals or heels– not to mention more comfortable.Pulling my long hair up into a ponytail, I left my room, heading down the stairs toward

Avalyn's POV At last, the car slowed down and pulled along the stone driveway that circled around to the door. I watched men dressed in elegant and sophisticated attire exit the massive front door coming straight for us. The other black vehicles slowly pulled up behind us, but ours stuck out prominently over all the others.The closer the palace workers got to our vehicle, the more anxious I became. This was going to be my new home for however long it took Alpha Grey to take care of what he had to attend to. And I had a feeling that there was no escaping this place once I stepped inside. “I only have one rule for you, Avalyn.” Grey said, leaning closer to me, the feeling of his breath against my neck sending chills across my skin. “Stay with Rebecca or Logan, always. Trust no one else. Do you understand?“. I nodded my head, and as I did, the car door opened. Alpha Grey stepped out first, and then turned toward me, offering me his hand to allow me to exit. However, as soon a