ASTRID.I groan in my sleep, trying to force my eyes open, I think of sleeping a little more, ignoring all my schedules for today, but then the reality that I am in Zeke’s pack strikes me, and I force my eyes open with a jolt.The room isn’t familiar, because I am not in my pack. This is Zeke’s pack. I stare at the room, my hands gripping the duvet so roughly. I stand up from the bed, walking into the bathroom.I wash my face with cold water from the sink, staring at my reflection in the mirror. Is this a good idea? Posing as his fake girlfriend? Why in the hell did I go too far?Soon, posts and questions on the internet will question my sanity, I should be ready for this, after all I caused this. After brushing my teeth and slipping into the shower. I changed into the clothes Zeke got me.My pathetic heart can’t be helped but touched, but why is he doing all of this? Does he think he can plead my forgiveness? My heart flutters with something unknown. I pick the dress and put it on, b

ASTRID.“Leora, Leor. Where are you?” I say in a sing-song voice as I make my way through my office. Right now, my kids are supposed to be learning, but somehow they have managed to flee away from their teacher.My office looks void of my children, but I know clearly what they do. “Anybody here?” I raised my brows. Silence...“Alright then. I will just go eat those torrijas I bought from Spain alone, it’s going to be yum.” I smile to myself, peeling my ears open for any sound I might hear.Files crunches from under the table. Ah. Got you now.I crouch under the table, my daughter’s bright blue eyes poking out. “Mommy. We want to.”I pull her out, before dusting her hair. Leor follows.“You guys are supposed to be learning, not playing hide and seek.” I place my hand on my hip, staring at them with furrowed brows.“I told her but she won’t listen.” Leor puffed a breath, but his sister smacked him hard on the shoulder.“It was your idea too!” She sticks out her tongue.“It’s not..”“It

ZEKE.With a grunt, I lift Astrid’s body into my arms. Her body is growing cold, damn.“Oh my goddess. Is she going to be alright?” People almost shove their eyes at me.“Move.” I growled lowly, Astrid’s limp body on my arms. Katherine’s walking behind me, tears at the edges of her eyes; she’s waving her hands frantically.“I swear. She told me about the cold, but she jumped. I saw it with my two eyes; she literally jumped into the water.” She wails, but I ignore her. Astrid’s safety is the only thing I am concerned about.I move through the gathering crowd, positioning Astrid as I climb the steps of the rooms. I turn the knob, before flicking on the lights. Gently, I placed her on the bed.Water rushes faintly down her already wet hair, her pale lashes stained with water. Her eyes are tightly shut. When I place my hand on her forehead, it’s cold.I wrapped the covers over her body, hoping it will stop the cold, but she’s still shivering. I remember last time when she caught a cold. I

JUNIPER.I would be lying if I say I am not hell nervous right now.Logan and I are already in Spain to meet his family and currently, we are driving to the pack-house. My heart pummels loudly enough to show how much of a nerve-wreck I am right now.The drive to the pack-house seems slow, and I try my best to keep my pounding heart quiet. Logan stares at me, and I smile back professionally at him. Only goddess knows how I am failing terribly at this.I stare out the window of the car, watching as we zoom across places. After the war that took my mother’s life, I came to another pack, they were kind enough to let a witch in. I wanted to make something out of my life; I didn’t want to be that weakling anymore, I wanted to lead my own life.My mother was gone; she couldn’t dictate my life anymore.And, like that. I changed; I went to companies, and became the CEO’s assistant all the while saving up to build up my own bakery. When I saw the advert of Logan’s company looking for an assista

CLEO.“What can I get you?” The waitress almost shoves her menu into my face and I am moments away from swiping it away from her angrily.“Just water.” I say, staring at my nails. That annoyed her; I can tell by the way she presses her lips in annoyance.“Are you not going to get anything else?” She mutters. “I am sorry, ma’am, but if you don’t order anything, I will ask you to leave.”“I will order something. Just not now.” I cock my head, my dark eyes meeting hers. “Is that a problem?”“Not at all. Ring me up when you are ready to order.” She stomps off leaving me smirking. I picked the restaurant to meet Juniper for a reason, first they are only open in the early mornings and I think that actually makes sense.And secondly, this place is away from the prying eyes of others, I don’t have to worry about ever being caught here. Also, their burgers are also really good. I tap my fingers against the wooden table patiently waiting for my sister. The door chimes open and my eyes fall to t