Cael Hughes Novels & Stories

Besides, she added, she planned to take on some student odd jobs to help support herself. Halle was not entirely happy. She inquired about the person helping her and Boma mentioned Fidelis Garret. Halle wanted to know if it was the wealthy Garrets and she confirmed it. Halle was astounded. She was still worried, asking what he wanted in return and Boma stated he was just a friend and he was willing to meet with them as he would pick her up himself by Monday for the orientation at Covenant University. Halle was interested in that and Boma asked her mother to explain things to her father. Her mother abandoned the sewing and went to do just that.

“It was a fucking street fight; if she used silver chains, it would have been legal. What the fuck, Sage?” “You have nearly a thousand wins under your belt, she’s coasting 250 wins in the featherweight section. So you losing to her is making us all look bad; because how the fuck did she knock you out, Creed?” he says, actually sounding worked the fuck up. “You’re an Alpha and she’s an orphaned Beta with no pack. What the hell happened out there?” “She’s my mate,” comes out before I can even stop myself and Sage’s eyes grow wide. “The Mate Bond Sighting clicked, and she took advantage of my distraction and surprise. She won fair and square, Sage.”

They were not mated, and had never been mated. Gabriel was 29, Max was 26, Tristan was 24, and Axel was 20. Axel was still a bit young to get married. He wasn’t barely even legal and not at all of drinking age by human standards. So, he gets a pass. But her other brothers, Max and Tristan, have no excuse. Hell, even her dad could take her place if he wanted too. Her mother had been gone for ten years by now, and while Leah had no idea how it felt to lose one’s mate, surely ten years is enough time to grieve? She wasn’t trying to be heartless at all, but as her father, shouldn’t he be the one to step up and protect his family?

he sighed, "You know what? Keep it up, I've been trying my best to stay away from you and you're starting to make it easier." It's been a few hours and he still hadn't come out of the basement, I want to go check on him but I'm pretty sure he won't open the door for me. Just then, my phone notification went off. I picked it up and turned it on, it was a message from a number that I didn't know. unknown: wanna hang out? Me: who's this? unknown: Celeste. How did she get my number? Honestly I'm not even that surprised. I immediately saved her number.

The dome dissolves, pressure lifting abruptly. I stagger—and immediately get caught by Ethan. “Still with me?” he asks softly. “Unfortunately,” I say weakly. “I think I promised not to die.” Blake flops onto the grass, staring up at the now-normal sky. “I can’t believe we just got audited by a god and survived.” Gravehowl settles back, presence easing. The Hunt stands. The Sleeper’s awareness lingers a moment longer. You did well, little Crown. Don’t make a habit of waking me.

“There’s a tale among the sea witches. A shadow stitched together by forbidden magic. If he exists, and if he’s with Solmyra, then they won’t be on any map.” “We can’t just sit here,” Alexandro said, frustration flashing in his voice. “There must be someone who knows more about this region.” Valerian nodded thoughtfully. “I may have a contact. A sea-fae merchant who travels these waters—he trades in dangerous knowledge. He doesn’t owe me favors, but gold speaks louder than loyalty.”

“My stomach dropped. James’s expression turned serious. “Whatever is happening between you and Alpha Adrian… you should end it now, Rox. You don’t want that kind of trouble.” The bell rang, cutting off any reply. We stood and regrouped. Jack and the other alphas,except Adrian,waited at the front. One of them stepped forward: a tall man with his hair tied in a man bun and a neatly trimmed goatee. “Now that most of you have gotten the hang of the single-leg lateral hops with the bear hug,” he said, scanning our tired faces, “we’ll move on to the next exercise. He offered a small smile. “In case you forgot, I’m Liam, Alpha of the Moonlight Pack.”