The Story So Far Parker Novels & Stories

But it was hard not to feel the weight of everything they didn’t know. Like how I’d been kidnapped in the middle of the night by men with guns and dead eyes. How I’d been dragged into a warehouse that belonged to Alan’s father, Vittorio Lorenzetti, who felt more boogeyman than real until he was holding me hostage like a bargaining chip. How my siblings had risked their lives in a coordinated rescue that ended with arrests, federal seizures, and a smoking trail of criminal conspiracy. How the developers who’d once threatened this park were no longer free men because of what we’d uncovered and exposed.

“I’m not falling for him again. That man doesn't even have a heart.” In my last life, I chased him, I gave him everything, passion, gifts, you name it, he stayed cold as frozen stone. No one made it into his heart. Not ever. I am not repeating that disaster. I can’t. My fingers shake as I button up. All I want is to get out right now. Outside, Dilios finishes a call and speaks up, polite as always. “The pack’s still waiting at the Eclipse Moon Lodge, Alpha. Should we return and finish the ceremony?”

He doesn't know that the man standing before me is not the one I was supposed to be standing with. Blake Parker. Twenty-four year old Co-CEO of The Parker Brothers. A billion dollar company that deals with selling buildings for profit and pressuring people to sell their land and companies to them. He is a lady's man and sure does love his booze. He has never liked me, probably thinks I'm after his brother's money which makes me think that he has a personality disorder considering that he is always against his brother.

He gave me a good thrashing. Warren stepped on me with his leather dress shoes and asked, "Do you remember what you did wrong now?" With my face pressed to the floor, I continued to rack my brains. "H-Has there been some kind of misunderstanding between us, Mr. Parker?" I was in so much pain that I couldn't even keep my eyes open. The taste of blood filled my mouth. Even so, I still believed that he might've just gotten the wrong idea about something. After all, he seemed like a reasonable man. We even had a friendly chat two months ago.

“I’ve been struggling to figure out why you’ve had to do it. I don’t see how Sapphire or Sean could forgive you after everything you did to them. I find it hard to believe that Parker, who along with you tricked Sapphire to get drugged, wants to torment you. None of it makes sense to me. And it’s fucking with my brain.” “Do you really think it’s the right time for this?” She asks me when I tugged at the sleeve of her shirt to respond. “It is,” I said. “And I’m afraid I can’t wait for any further to know it.” She sighed and looked at the wall hanging up. I kept staring at her and waited. I know she was struggling with words because it was evident on her face. I gave her the time and waited un

Parker, noticing my discomfort, clears his throat, saying, “I think it would be nice if you returned your queen’s hand, James.” James smiles let’s go of my hand and says, “I am so sorry, my queen. I didn’t want to make her uncomfortable. It’s just that it’s the first time I’ve seen you and, well...” I frown and when I’m about to say something, he steps forward saying, “Okay, I’m here. Tell me, what’s happening? How can I help you?” Parker looks at me, waiting for me to speak, and I honestly hesitate to do so. There’s something about him that doesn’t give me peace of mind. I open the mental link and say, “Parker, how long have you known him?”

“Yeah. His older brother Tad and I were on the baseball team together.” “Oh yeah, that’s right. Wait, how did you know that’s who I was talking about?” “I still remember the way you looked at him when you guys used to come watch our games. It was pretty obvious.” “Oh, well …” She drifted off, not sure what to say to that. Instead of responding, she motioned for the server, ordering another beer. “Yeah, I was thinking about him. Do you know where he went?” Parker shook his head. “Last I heard, he was in California, but that was years ago.”

Peter: So how the fuck are you going to get me out of here? Jared: I’m not. You fucked up. I can’t get you out of here. Councilman Warren is in charge now. He’s smart and he has a history of fighting in the pack wars. He may be a retired Alpha, but he’s a powerful one. I can’t do anything until I get rid of him. Peter: Do it fast. I have no intention of being stuck in here forever. You’ll want to get me out of here before my court date, Jared.

“No.” Julian smiles and looks down at his phone again. “This is the reason why I won’t tell Dallas about your past. You and I might have started on the wrong foot, Miss Parker, but you’re good for him. And, quite frankly, probably the person he needs the most right now.”