(Cassie's POV) “Smoke's clear. But we haven't... hey!” I didn't wait for the fireman to complete his sentence when I pushed past him and into the house. “Cassandra!” my mother shrieked. “Get my daughter out of there now!” Even though it'd been a while since I lived here and everything in here was almost burnt to a crisp, I knew everything in this house, including the exact positions of all the furniture in every room. “Isa? Abuela? Mateo! Where are you?” I called out, coughing. “Abuelo?!” I automatically turned to the dining room, where something caught my attention.No. I gasped when I saw the hand on the floor and my adrenaline kicked in.“God no, no, no!” I bolted to the dining room and discovered Isabel on the floor, lying in a pool of blood.“Isabel!” I shouted before I dropped to my knees beside her. “Isa please!” I studied the scene around us. There was blood everywhere and there were shards of glass all over the ground. I slapped Isabel's cold cheek. “Isa, please. Is

(Natán's POV) The love of my life was back. She was back to me and I was not going to waste any more time with her. The taste of her seeped into my mouth. Honey and cherries laced with something so intangible, so delicate, my head spun. I tilted my lips and her entire body went rigid. I licked her mouth and ripples of sensation trembled up her chest and her breasts heaved. I nibbled on her lower lip and her mouth opened. I eased my tongue in, danced it over hers, and the taste of hers intensified.Not innocent, not at all.My Isabel. And definitely not like someone who was still healing. My groin throbbed, making my balls harden. I swirled my thumb around her clit and a whine trembled up her throat. I absorbed it all. I swiped my tongue past her sharp little teeth and goosebumps flared on my skin. A low growl rumbled up my chest and I leaned forward, so my chest brushed the full ripeness of her breasts.I deepened the kiss, and the trembling of her body intensified. Her spine curv

(Cassie's POV) Maldives.Southwest of Sri Lanka and India. And I had one word for our trip there. Breathtaking. It was composed of over a thousand islands. And there was a vacation hotel on each island. It boasted of world-class hotels, entertainment facilities, and top-notch hotel services.When looking at the view from the plane, the Maldives was like an emerald necklace, embedded in turquoise waters, and a blue velvet, tranquil background.But now the yacht rides and coconut waters were all exciting memories. And I wish we didn't have to come back for two more months. Abigail tipped the driver who picked us up from the airport and smiled up at the house. “You think they're back?” she asked. I shrugged, adjusting the toddler in my arms. “I don't know. But do I doubt it? Yes. I mean I wouldn't take a trip to Hawaii and come back so soon. Take it easy on my hair, Lottie” I fought back a hiss as she tugged on my hair. “See why I've been telling you to wear your hair up?” Abigai

(Cassie's POV) In the heart of the woods, on a moonlit night, I found myself surrounded by towering trees, their branches reaching out like gnarled fingers. Where am I? The air was thick with an eerie stillness, broken only by the rustling of leaves and the distant hoot of an owl. “Jace? Are you here?” As I cautiously stepped forward, my senses suddenly heightened, acutely aware of every sound and movement.“Be careful” my wolf spoke to me. The moon had cast a pale glow, illuminating patches of the forest floor, while casting deep shadows elsewhere. “Where are we? Do you recognize this place?” I asked back. When no response came, I sighed. The place felt awfully familiar. But I wasn't sure where or when I'd been here in this part of the woods. But it was in one of these very shadowy pockets that I heard it— a soft, melodic voice, barely audible, yet captivating. What was that? It seemed to emanate from deeper within the woods, beckoning me closer. My heart raced as curiosit

(Cassie's POV) I managed to control the irresistible impulse to go after Jace and demand answers for this new switch in his behavior. I just didn't have it in me to do something as brazen as that. I opted to take the long route home after failing to clear my head. As I walked, my mind swirled with thoughts. And being as occupied as I was, I didn't notice the Audi driving slowly next to me to match my pace. I didn’t even hear the driver tooting his horn obnoxiously, to the chagrin of other pedestrians. “Cass!” shouted a familiar voice. I glanced toward the direction of the voice only to see Jackson’s face staring in my direction. However, I was not in the mood to entertain him. With merely a glance at him, I continued with my forward march. How nice it would have been if it were Jace who had stopped beside me. When Jackson noticed me ignoring him, an annoyed lock crept onto his face, and he yelled, “Hey what was that for? I‘m talking to you, Cass!” I frowned as my mood soured. I