“Thank you, but no.”“Good,” I say. He prepared to speak, but quickly shut his mouth.She began to become bothered by whatever was disturbing him. She imagined he wanted to question her because he appeared fixed to the carpeted area adjacent to the bed.“Doc’s orders,” he replied, casting a glance down at the cover that was drawn up to her chin. “We have to change your bandages every four hours.”While with others, Lupus garous were not timid. So why did she have anxiety? A thin layer of goosebumps appeared on her skin. Perhaps as a result of his worried behavior. It was not a big deal because Silva had already changed her bandages twice earlier in the day. So when the male gray leader wanted to alter them, it felt like a big problem. Silva charged in like she had been trained as a nurse before she started working as a server, like she knew what she was doing. Perhaps it was because he was waiting for her to say it was okay doing and was unafraid to do it. Or perhaps it was because ev

More angry than ever, he raked his hands through his hair. He didn’t get out of bed until he heard two sets of footsteps moving toward his bedroom. Slow, deliberate, and unhurried steps. At this hour, it would have to be an emergency for someone to bother him, but the footfall suggested otherwise. Similar to an assassin’s cunning attempt to enter a building unnoticed. He opened his bedside drawer with his hand and took the revolver out.The approaching steps halted at his door. Whoever they were seemed to be considering their options for a very long time. He thought about instructing them to finish doing whatever it was they came for so he could take care of them. Then there was a faint knock on the door. The doorknob turned before he had a chance to reply, and Jake gently pulled the door open. With her red hair hanging past her hips and her gaze locked on him, Lelandi stood in the doorway wearing Darien’s plaid shirt.Sleepwalking, just as Tom does when he’s too exhausted. Tom claime

DARIEN’S entire body went numb as he stared at Larissa’s letter in disbelief. He reread the note in an effort to decipher its hidden significance.He got up from his seat and left the eating area. How was he able to be so blind? Had the woman he had been with another man before? Who? He’d murder him.Darien couldn’t recall entering his office or sitting down at his desk. Jake! He yelled as he glared at the letter and clenched it.Jake walked into the office sporting a perplexed expression.“Bring Lelandi in right away.”Jake’s brows furrowed, he gave a brief nod, and then he shut the door.A minute later, Tom came in, his eyes wild. “Darien, what’s wrong? Jake claims you are prepared to murder someone. To let me in on the small conversation to let me in on the small talk to filling me in on the little talk about the“No.”“But—”“No!”Tom nodded for a short moment as his neck muscles tensed. “You’re in charge.”Lelandi was invited into the space by Jake. Her eyes suddenly darted from

Lelandi intended to push Darien away, but she tentatively caressed his waist instead. She wanted to pull off his shirt and caress every inch of him while he touched her, just like the man had done with her in her dream. She checked to be sure he wasn’t the dreamy figure.But between her legs, liquid heat collected, and fire filled her stomach. No Lupus Garou had ever grinned so seductively, and no Lupus Garou had ever ignited her blood the way he did.“It’s…” She intended to inform him that it wasn’t proper. He only desired to rediscover the love he had previously shared with her sister. He didn’t genuinely want her.But he put his hand over her mouth to silence her protests. Greedily, hungrily, and blatantly kissed her as if she were the last woman on world and he had been without a woman for years.Her breathing became faster. She recognized his feel, hardness, power, and the delicate way he caressed her and claimed her now that she was no longer in agony or taking medication that

He wrapped his finger in a curl of her hair. You have to inquire? It was like a connecting of our souls, the conclusion of a lifelong search, and the realization of a goal I’ve been working for for months. I can’t even begin to describe how that made me feel.She exhaled deeply. “I feel the same way. Only I anticipated you would be smaller.He chuckled. The genuine article feels better. “Real.”Tom said, “See you at the opening ceremony,” and slammed the front door.Darien cried out. Must leave. So, we’re leaving the party early so we can come back here. You’re certain you don’t wish to remain here till my return?“No, I’m not going to prison; you promised to get me out, and I’m going to the fair.”“Lelandi, I want to keep you secure.”“I’ll be secure and considering the celebrations following the wedding.”Lelandi was completely exposed as Darien got out of bed and turned around. “You’re gorgeous. Absolute gift from God.You’re not that horrible yourself, either. “Adonis, remember?”