CharlotteSebastian’s annoyed that I’m making him get checked out by a doctor. I have a couple of light scratches just from getting knocked down by the wolf but Sebastian had been fighting hard against those wolves. Most of his wounds have already healed, but… still for my peace of mind, I need him to be checked out.The doctor walks out of the room and Sebastian huffs, “This is unnecessary, Charlotte.”I shrug, “You kept me safe and I need to make sure you’re okay.”“I kept you safe because you’re my closest friend and I will always protect someone in need.”“Just shut up and stop complaining.” He huffs as he rolls his eyes and looks away. There’s a light knock on the door and we both look to the door as Maddox walks in. He says, “Hey, how are you guys doing?”Sebastian says, “I’m fine,” He grumbles, “This is unnecessary.”I playfully smack his arm making him chuckle. I say, “I want to make sure he’s okay.”Maddox comes further in and stands by my side and holds my hand as he says, “

Maddox I wanted Charlotte to come with me and I know she wanted be with me too. But my dad always seems to know how to ruin any moment that could make me happy.The moon light shines in through my window and I walk over and watch as Cassian puts his arm around Charlotte and plays pretend acting like the perfect couple. Every person walks over to them with bright smiles congratulating them.Jealousy stirs inside me. I know I could’ve stayed downstairs and heard the same compliments, but the reason I didn’t is because I know I would’ve heard far more people talking about how they want to stay with Cassian. I might would’ve had a few people who wanted to stay with me, but I’m not naive. I know that most prefer to be with Cassian because he looks stronger, he is more personal, and that means they wouldn’t have to move from their home. I tear myself away from the window no longer wanting to see my mate be fawned over by the public and my brother. As I plop onto the bed I can’t help but r

CharlotteMaddox wants to go to his pack tomorrow and get things settled before bringing members over. He wants me to come with him and Cassian wants me to stay because he thinks there’s ‘nothing I can do’ to help Maddox.They’ve argued a lot today and it’s been draining. I finally told them I needed to take a nap because I have a migraine. Maddox seemed concerned, Cassian was worried that I might have health issues that run in my family and is trying to persuade me into getting tested. I think that Cassian is like his father and wants to know more information about my past and my genetics.I lie on my bed and stare up at the ceiling, my head does hurt, but honestly it feels significantly better just because I’m not around the twins constant bickering. There’s a light knock on my door and instantly I bring my fingers to my temples and murmur, “Come in.”Sebastian’s voice fills the room and fills my with release as he says, “Just coming to check on you, Char. Cassian seemed worried abo

CharlotteIt’s weird being the only two people inside of a pack house. Every noise we make seems to echo through the house, but Maddox doesn’t seem phased by it. Meanwhile, it makes me feel tense and on edge. I’m not sure why, but it’s like I’m waiting for something to pop out yelling, boo!Maddox wraps his arms around my waist as he pulls my back against his chest and he asks, “What’s going on, angel? You seem tense.”I breathe out, “I don’t know. Something about being in a pack house so quiet and empty… it’s unsettling.”He takes my hand and says, “How about we take a full tour through the house? Look around every room, it might help you settle.”I give a small smile as I nod and he tugs on my hand for me to follow him. We walk through the bottom floor of the pack house, everything has now been furnished, something that I assume Alpha Ethan set up before his departure. There are a couple of guest rooms on this first floor, a laundry room, the kitchen, formal dining, and a flex space

CassianThe door to my room opens and slams shut and I sit up startled, but then I hear her voice. She says, “I have a plan, but we do have a problem.”I groan as I rub my temples, “What do you want, Raven?”Her eyes narrow at me and she snaps, “I’m doing things to help you out, Cassian. I would mind your tone if I were you.”I sigh, “What plan are you talking about, Raven? And what’s the problem?”“Well, you want Charlotte to like you more than Maddox, right?”I nod my head and she gives me a wicked grin as she says, “We could perform a ritual in his pack house and curse him! He will grow needy, possessive, and temperamental! Charlotte will be begging to reject him.”My heart stops for a moment, I never entertained the thought of her rejecting my brother. But then again, ultimately, isn’t that what I want?Isn’t it what we both want? We want her to pick one of us over the other.“What’s the cost?” I question and she shakes her head no as she says, “Nothing, no cost, Cassian.”I frown