Independence Novels & Stories

I like Markus and how loyal he is to him, but damn he gets on my nerves sometimes. He also agreed to take in Alpha John's people and give them homes, giving them the paperwork I printed out to sign. They pledged their loyalty to us by Luca giving them the blood of a deer to drink. I felt the new voices and thoughts entering my mind. Shivering I’ll never get used to that overwhelming feeling my pack gives me when their feelings rush over me.

Me: hey guys what have you been up too. Luke: Hey, busy comforting your friend.'.' Me: what happened this time? Wifey: Anna failed one of her modules again. >.< Me: how is she holding up? Luke: you should ask how am I, she is keeping me here since morning, listening to her regrets, I'm a student too you know?. It doesn't help if I fail a well. Me: hahaha couple goals. Wifey: hahaha that's right. Anna: why have enemies if I have friends that at my most vulnerable turn their backs, let alone my boyfriend.

The business exists because he funded it, arranged contractors, spoke to people who returned his calls because his name opened doors before mine had a chance to knock. None of that diminishes the love behind it. He’s never used money to control me, never made generosity feel like debt. He’s given without reminding me that he gave, and perhaps that kindness allowed me to avoid a question that I should have asked long ago: What happens if he changes his mind? The thought feels disloyal, and I reject it immediately, because he wouldn’t do that. But independence can’t be about upon believing someone will remain kind forever. That’s not ind

- I'm not, but one of my companions is," I declare with pride. I can't see them, but I can feel my companions' surprise. And the murmurs start up again among the crowd. - And you knew. You also knew about my birth and deliberately withheld this information from Alpha Stephen. That's why you're desperately trying to destabilize and discredit me. You know that once the Alpha Royal is revealed, you'll have no power. - The Royal Alpha's power comes from his pack of Alphas; without them, he's no better than any other Alpha," the council tells me as the assembly struggles to remain calm. I glance at Godfather, who gives me a quick smile. The council thinks he's called my bluff, and that makes me s

To a place where I can choose. Another line. To a place where I am not questioned for every step. She turned the notebook toward him again. The three lines remained. Clear. Uncompromising. Adrian read them carefully. Then looked at her. And for a moment There was no immediate response. Because this time There was no easy way to dismiss it. “You are describing independence,” he said finally. Ava nodded. “Yes.” Adrian’s gaze sharpened slightly, “And you believe you can achieve that from here.”

"That's what makes people connect. That's what makes them trust her. Not because she's perfect, but because she's honest." "Honesty doesn't drive market share," I said. "Strategic positioning drives market share." "You're wrong," Eli said, and it was the first time he'd directly contradicted me without immediately offering an alternative framework. "Honesty does drive market share. Because when people feel seen and understood, they build loyalty. That's how brand advocacy starts. Not with perfection. With recognition." I wanted to argue that the data didn't support this, but I was starting to understand that I couldn't win arguments with Eli by citing data if the data was measuring the wrong

I took that as my cue to take the sheet and read her rules out 'RULE 1: Learn to respect each other' RULE 2: Since we'll be living just as roommates, there's no need for the wife to do the husband's chores RULE 3: Parents are not to be involved in our issues RULE 4: No sexual relationship of any form RULE 5: Let's stay out of each other business and act like adults that we are. RULE 6: I do the dishes while you fix your own food RULE 7: Please read rule 4 over again as this is very important. RULE 8: Please do not come home late

Twelve. "You know", Kaelen said casually, "your life would be much easier if you accepted my help. Really accepted it. Stop fighting me." "I am not fighting you," I said carefully. "I just value my independence." "Independence." He repeated the word like it did not belong to me. "Aria, you are wolfless in a world of wolves. Independence is not something you can afford." Eight. Seven. Six. "You make it sound like I am helpless."