All Chapters of Bounty for the Lycan Princess ~Nichols~: Chapter 61 - Chapter 70

Nick~ Well, sir, imagine that-a wild animal took Steve out. Trying to contain my chest poking out or the vindicated smile on my face was pointless. So I boast instead, looking across the desk at Ben, whose wind has left right out of his sails. Poor thing, it's got to be hard when you see all your hard work crumble before your eyes. However, I was soon to find that Benny boy still wasn't finished with me. Howard grunted and nodded at Belinda. "An animal attacked Ballance, whom he crossed paths with while running from Agent Reins?" He, too, was now looking at Ben. Belinda nodded, placed her arms in front of her on the desk, and laced her fingers. "I can't say if he was still on the run, but yes, I am positive of it, Captain. No human could have caused the injuries Steve sustained." Seth clears his throat and looks away from Zeek's handiwork. "DA Heith, I believe this means we're done here?" "Not by a long shot!" Ben's fist and jaw clenched, and I was expecting him to stomp his feet

Nick~ My hands tightened on the wheel as the douchebag in front of me just slammed on his brakes, causing me to have to swerve into the other lane. I'm telling myself I need to get a grip; the last thing I need is another run-in with the law. Ian curses anew. "That isn't my problem, Nick, and protecting Luccese isn't my concern." "Ian, it kinda is your problem. Your name has come up as a known associate of Luccese. As the saying goes, Loose lips sink ships; it may be in your best interest to keep a close eye on him." Goddess knows I wish I could see his face. I'm willing to bet he is red as an ember, and just as hot. "Destroy any evidence that implicates me, Nick." "I will do all I can, but the cops have sticks up their asses at the moment. Ian, I gotta go. The Captain is calling me; I will let you know when I have Harley." 'Not the best lies I've heard you tell, but they will do. You need to speak with Harley about marking her.' 'She will never agree to that here, Zeek.

Harley~ My stomach flopped like a fish out of water, and my hands were shaking, so I buried them under my legs. Nick gives me a wink before he gets up and moves toward the door. Never could I have imagined my marking would take place in a hospital bed or without Rae. Being without my wolf feels like a wet blanket over my soul. The emptiness inside me where she used to be casts a shadow over everything, even this. We would never have gotten taken if I hadn’t lost my temper with Nick and flown off the handle alone. “You won’t be able to penetrate me as well without your canines, but as long as you make your mark and draw my blood, it should work.” Breathe in, breathe out; that’s what I tell myself against my rapid heartbeat, and I drop my eyes to my lap as he closes the distance between us again. Nick sits beside me on the bed, cups my face in his hands, lifts it from my chest, and presses his lips to mine. My kiss mirrors his desperation, and I place my hands against his ch

Nick~ The box Becky removed from her bag was ornate and handmade. I've never seen anything like it. My eyes focus on the initials SF. After burning the letters into the wood, the craftsman overlaid them with gold. Whatever it is, it once belonged to Sabrina.Becky held it out, and Harley dropped my hand like hot lead. With both hands, she reached for the box, as a babe would for its mama. Becky placed it in her hands. Harley lifted it to her chest, closed her eyes, and cradled it against her heart like a priceless treasure.She then placed the box in her lap and opened it, staring at the crushed purple velvet lining the inside for a long moment. The memory of her admiring the trinket box with her mother as a child flooded our minds. Harley smiled as she moved aside the purple velvet cloth. "It's my mother's necklace." Harley's hands were shaking as she traced the delicate chain with her fingers before picking up the hand-carved, half-moon-shaped pendant attached to it. The stone gl

Nick~ Becky slides closer to Kyle on the built-in window seat, takes her daughter's spot, and runs her fingers along her mate's neck. Their eyes go black as their wolves growl at each other and exchange an Eskimo kiss. Kylie didn't seem to mind the replacement, and she snuggled into Harley. Becky smiles and raises her hand in their direction. "Looks like you have a new best friend." Harley runs her fingers through Kylie's hair and kisses the top of her head. "Looks like, and I'm charmed." "So how did it go, Sis? Is Donna still alive?" He raised his brow up and down with a smirk. Harley mocked him, shifting her head from side to side. "Is Donna still alive? Yes, Kyle, she is.' "She stuck her tongue out at Kyle. "That isn't nice, Aunt Harley," Kylie giggled and covered her mouth. "You don't suppose to stick your tongue out." "You're right, Kylie, it isn't. It was ok, I took a few steps, and I felt Rae." Her statement raised an eyebrow from me. "More than a couple, you