VioletI sit on a branch high in the trees as I watch over the Renegade pack house. My stomach churns with anxiety knowing that my mate is inside those walls and I don’t know what on Earth could be happening. I watch as some of the patrol comes to the house and line up on either side of it. I frown as I wonder what they’re doing here and what could be going on inside the house. Suddenly, Phoenix stumbles out of the house and I notice his hands are balled up into fists.The sun is going down and it’s hard to make out details, but I could almost swear that there is black strands that are creeping up his arms. I almost fall out of the tree as I subconsciously twisted my body in an effort to watch him as he walks away.My eyes flicker back to the pack house and I see that the patrol standing and waiting all seem tense. Whatever is going on inside can’t be good and while I’m curious about what’s going on, I need to take advantage of this moment to see Phoenix. I breathe out as I try to fi

Magnolia The air is thick with tension as the door closes from Xavier Black and his children leaving the dining room because of my father’s command. I notice that my mom’s eyes flicker to my dad’s and for a moment it’s like everything stands still. No one is sure what to do- if we should stay put or if my dad should follow them or… what. My dad’s voice is hard and demanding as he says, “Magnolia, you need to go somewhere safe. You need to be hidden, just in case, until they’re off our pack grounds. Amelia, take Magnolia-” My mom interrupts him before he can finish his sentence, “Dear, if you think I’m leaving you then you’re insane.” He lets out a low growl, annoyed that his mate isn’t doing what he commands. Henry stands as he says, “Alpha Knight, I can take Magnolia to safety.” Dad nods his head as he says, “Yes, that’s doable. You can keep her safe.” Charlie shoots up as he says, “I’ll go with them.” My dad nods his head and Henry grabs onto my arm and Charlie is right behind

VioletIt’s been a week since Henry’s death. There was a funeral for him yesterday and every member of the pack came to give their regards. Magnolia wouldn’t step away from his casket until it was lowered into the ground and she fell to her knees sobbing as they put the dirt over the hole. Magnolia has hardly slept or eaten. The only reason she eats or drinks anything is because her parents or Charlie is constantly bringing something to her. She’s lost and doesn’t know what to do without Henry here and my heart aches for her. Every time she sees me, I swear, she sneers in disgust. She’s still upset that I didn’t save him. She still doesn’t realize that it was too late.I’ve spent a lot of time with Charlie. He lost his only brother and it seems like he’s lost the girl that he viewed like a sister. On top of that, his parents are distant as they deal with the loss of their oldest son and when they do spend time with Charlie it seems like all they want to do is hug him and tell him how

Violet I hate admitting that I need help from Phoenix Black.I hate how freaking attractive that he is.I hate that I want to trust him.I hate that Selene wants me to trust him because of the damn mate bond.Do you know how hard it is to figure out the best course of action for my future when I’m working with the enemy and the damn mate bond causes a blind spot?Phoenix looks at me, his dark brown hair has loose strands that fall over his eyebrows and make it hard to see his eyes. He has a cheeky grin as he asks me, “How can I assist you?”My eyes flicker around the glen, I don’t want to just stare at him it makes things feel too intimate, too real. If I was honest with myself then I’d admit that it terrified me. Being in his presence unnerves me lik

VioletBy the time I finally get back to my room the sun is already setting. I turn on an alarm so I can get a small nap before I sneak out to meet up with Phoenix again.Today was just completely and totally draining. Magnolia hardly spoke to me outside of criticizing my form during training and telling me that I still have a lot of work to do. Honestly, I didn’t realize how much she knew. She’s always seemed so… prissy that I never really thought about her being a good fighter.But she is and on a day like today when all she’s trying to do is distract herself, she zeroed her attention in on me and made me work hard. Thankfully, no one suspected anything about me being out last night, so I must not have looked or acted as exhausted as I felt.When my alarm goes off I grab a couple of water bottles and a candy bar to bring to Phoenix. I quickly sneak out of my room and start on my search to find him again. I assume that he’s still in the same spot, but I’m more cautious this time as I