24 Hearts Novels & Stories

An alpha. My heart is pounding against my chest, and his scent is almost overpowering the smell of blood. I want to claim him already, but he hasn’t seemed to notice me at all. Even with me as close as I can get without joining in. This means he must be under the age of twenty.

Catherine turned exactly two years old on the day of her second efficacy test, and Alex couldn’t decide if that was poetic or cruel. Two years. Seven hundred thirty days. Seventeen thousand five hundred twenty heartbeats every single day. All of them watched. Measured. Worried over. And today—Day 43—would tell them whether those heartbeats had finally settled into something stable. Alex checked the calendar on her phone. Catherine Wolfe-Moretti — 2 years old today.

“I think you, out of everyone in the world, need one person who can show you how to love again.” “And you think your cousin could do that for me?” she asked as she watched him as he thought about her question. The simple question was more than he had thought it would be. He knew it was two-sided at best. “I think my cousin could help you. I don’t know if it would be the key or not. I do think that he would help open your heart again in a way I don’t think anyone else can. You had someone like him before, so you understand.” Garrett said. “He is alone now. He needs help in life and people to love him back. For you, it may help both of you.”

Celeste (between Remy, Noah, and Brittany—smiling): “High school, high sync.” Locket thumped—six heartbeats + two new ones + forty-seven hellebores + valley frost.

Anxiety crept into Juliana's heart, making her heart beat faster. Juliana's heart was beating faster than usual, reflecting the anxiety welling up inside her. She felt a small, invisible tremor in her stomach, reminding her of the life growing inside. A light touch of her slender hand stroked her stomach which was still flat, trying to calm the anxiety creeping through her veins. Today's wedding was a turning point in her life, and the upcoming responsibilities made her feel mixed feelings. Juliana's heart beats faster today, echoing in her chest like a joyful symphony.

"Everything is under control." "Klaus Thorne, I raised you. I know when you're lying." Anastasia moved closer, her expression softening. "Darling, I'm not saying you can't have feelings. I'm saying you need to be smart about how you act on them. Especially with Cassidy involved." "Daddy! Grandma!" Cassidy appeared in the kitchen doorway, holding what looked like a science textbook. "Did you know that the human heart beats approximately one hundred thousand times per day? That's three billion times in an average lifetime!"

She always does that which I find cute. "Hey you.. how are you.." She pulled away, "good and you..." "Good.. umh so this is my friend Olivia.... dude, this is Amora.." They shook hands and my friend looked at me, "she's very beautiful and young.." then she turned to Amora, "how old are you? 19?" Oh God this girl was going to be the death of me. Amora laughed shyly and shook her head, "I'm.. I'm.. 22.."

And coming home does not sound so bad to her right now. Coming home for her means ruling their pack, leading them, and guiding them every day in every struggle just like what her father did. And she is not complaining one bit. Four years were thoughtfully given to her by her father. Four years to be separated from her family, home, and reality. Four years to get away from the place where her mother laid to rest. Four years to live independently and sort her feelings out. Now that those four years are over, she could finally say that she is back on her feet and most definitely on her element. She could finally assure her father, without any conviction, that she could lead their pack and she i

My eyes keep moving to the door, and then back to my laptop screen. Should I text Tripp and inform him about what's going on? My heart jumps out of my chest when I hear the door open. My eyes slowly shift to the glassed door. I set my eyes on a familiar face. "Hey," ~~~~

A nostalgic smile fills my heart. I'm going to miss this a lot; you all are my wolf boys. No matter where you are, you are mine, okay? Be as mine as I am yours. I am your partner, your alley, your ACE OF HEARTS in perfection. Don't look for me, don't take risks for me, and don't stop your lives for me. You all are the best thing I've ever had in my life. Don't forget to give Horus a kiss from me and tell him I love him so much too.