All Chapters of Let Them Kneel: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

Kaelani’s hands knew the rhythm of kneading dough better than they knew the warmth of touch. The wooden counter beneath her palms was dusted in flour, the yeasty scent of rising bread clinging to the air. Behind her, the ovens hummed, filling the small bakery with the comforting perfume of sugar and

Jace’s hand lingered briefly on the doorframe before he stepped back. “Rest. I’ll get you some water and ice. Maybe call the pack physician—just in case.” “I said I don’t need a physician.” Julian’s growl was sharp, but Jace didn’t flinch. He only inclined his head once, obedient as always, before

Julian didn’t release her, not even when the last of his climax pulsed through her and her body went limp beneath him. His knot kept them locked, his weight anchoring her into the grass. She sobbed softly, her face pressed into the earth, trembling with the aftershocks that left her both sated and h

The bell above the bakery door jingled as Kaelani slipped inside, heart pounding like she’d run the whole way. She spotted Tessa behind the counter, dusted in flour, sliding a tray of pastries into the display. “Tess, I’m so sorry,” Kaelani blurted, rushing forward. “I should’ve called, I should’ve

The boardroom at Blackthorn was all polished wood and steel, its walls lined with windows that framed the dense forest beyond. Julian sat at the head of the long table, shoulders squared, every line of him composed. The screen at the far end flickered with faces—Alphas and Betas from the summit, pa