Cayde Lish Novels & Stories

I have two daughters, one fifteen, one fourteen. Please, James Thorne. *** Dear James Thorne, We have considered your application. Unfortunately, you have been declined. Sincerest apologies, Alpha of Desire. *** Your Royal Highness, Alpha of Desire, I'm applying again... Sometimes I believe you don't actually pick anyone from my part of town. Maybe the newly appointed Alpha Asher will select me and my daughters. I am still a father, balancing three jobs now, with two daughters, one seventeen, and one eighteen.

Evelyn's POV "I, Alpha Kyle Turner, reject you, Evelyn Sanders, as my mate." Alpha Kyle hoarse voice boomed in my ears making me freeze on my tracks, his voice laced with disgust. Crack! A cracking sound resounded inside my body and I felt as if a part of me was forcefully torn and taken away. My wolf howled in pain but there was nothing I could do about it. Tears flowed down my face as the pain became immeasurable, increasing with each second to the point I was unable to tolerate it. I could care less about the gazes on me. I was already used to it.

She turned on her heel and disappeared into the crowd, her red velvet dress looking like a smear of blood against the gold walls. Once she was gone, I let out a long breath. My legs felt a little like jelly. "That was Lydia Rossi," Cade said. He stepped closer, his hand moving to the back of my neck. He pulled me toward him until my forehead rested against his chest. "She’s a rival. She’s been trying to get back into my good graces for a year." "Was it true?" I asked into his shirt. "What she said about the others?" "I've had partners before," Cade said. "But none of them were like you. None of them had your fire. Lydia wanted me to take care of her. She wanted to be a trophy. You... you wan