[Eliana’s POV]A feather-soft brush against my skin attempts to rouse me from the comforting darkness that I am in. Again and again, it happens, leaving me wondering what exactly it is that I’m feeling, but my eyelids are just too heavy to lift.It is only when an explosion of both pain and pleasure rushes through me that my eyes fly open and I find a large shadow surrounding me.Instantly, I attempt to move but stop as my legs squeeze against my hips and my hands hold my wrists."Don’t move.""Nol?"Confusion rushes through me while I try to figure out exactly what is going on.Another explosion of pain and pleasure rushes through me, this time racing from the base of my neck to the small of my back. The feeling is so intense that I can’t stop the tiny moan that escapes my lips.Above me, a growl erupts, and I feel something press against my thigh."W-what?" I gasp, my eyes growing wide as I realize exactly what it is that’s touching me. "What are you doing?""I said be still," Nol h

[Alexandria’s POV]I stare up at the desolate house that sits in front of me. It was once a beautiful place, with bright blue shutters and pristine white walls and windows that revealed the warmth that rested within.However, now the place was beginning to show wear and tear from the dinged shutters that rested haphazardly thanks to severe weather and the white walls that were caked with years of dust and dirt.The yard that surrounds it is overgrown with weeds and hides the stone path leading to the rickety front deck.I run a hand through my still damp hair and begin to wonder why I even bothered to come here. I knew what I would find within, but after my altercation with my father, I desperately wanted to see her, even if that meant ruining my mood more.Sucking in a breath, I begin to move, being cautious of tree roots that jut out beneath me and then skipping the deckboards that I know are about ready to crack.Bending down, I lift the welcome mat, grab the key that was placed th

[Eliana’s POV]Despite Nol’s large side, his hands and fingers that caress and touch my skin are gentle and feather-soft. Even his body, which moves above me, is gentle. It is almost like he is treating me like I am the most precious thing to him.Where our skin touches is alive, and I’m not sure if it is due to my heat or if it is something more. I don’t dare to think too far given how powerful the man is, but somewhere in the back of my mind, I feel like if I continue to let my guard down, I will get really hurt.Not wanting to think too hard on anything, I reach up and wrap my arms around Nol’s neck and my legs around his waist, pulling our bodies together so that it’s hard to tell where I end and he begins."Is this your way of saying you want me to go harder?" Nol grunts, his large arm wrapping around my back and holding me against him. "I’m trying to be considerate of you, but if you keep that up.""Harder," I whisper, not quite believing my own words. "Harder and faster."The s

[Zane’s POV]I wait as my captor processes my words. When his face shifts into a snarl of rage, I know that he has managed to sense my father’s people."Damn, he works fast," he huffs, getting to his feet. "What the hell are those bastards even doing out there?"As the words leave his lips, the windows around us explode, and small cans come crashing to the ground around us.Smirking, I hold my breath as they explode, spewing smoke everywhere, making it easy for my father’s people to infiltrate the building and attack.In an instant, the sounds of guns firing fill the air as I work to roll myself toward Alexandria. When I reach, my body presses against flesh instead of fur.Frowning, I look over to find that she is fully human and unmoving."Hey," I hiss, nudging her. "Alexandria."She continues to not move, causing my anxiety to begin to build."Alexandria," I repeat, working myself into a sitting position so I can get a better view of her body. "What’s wrong?"Before I get the chance

TRIGGER WARNING: The following chapter may contain scenes that are a bit too much for some readers. Read at your own discretion.[Eliana’s POV]I toss and turn, trying to get comfortable. Everything hurt, and between my thighs burned and begged for relief.Unable to stop the sensations I was feeling, I opened my eyes and sat up so that the blanket that rested on me traveled down to my hips so that I could take in my hickey-covered breasts.Just seeing them reminds me of Nol’s rough yet so gentle mouth and fingers, and my core twinges with need.Looking over, I take in the empty space beside me and find myself wondering exactly where he went. A few times now, I had woken up to find him missing. Of course he wouldn’t stay in bed with me for my entire heat period. He was a busy man with a whole business to take care of, and I was lucky that he was even sparing me so much of his precious time.Sighing, I slowly get out of bed and hiss as pain shoots through me, reminding me of just how mu