XADEN POV And so, I waited. I waited, ready to burst at the seams with excitement and anticipation, for a sign… any sort of sign that my baby was, in fact, moving inside Maeve’s belly. Her reaction had been so sudden, so harsh and yet so giddy, that I could not help but want to experience even a
I figured that might’ve been the case, but when I opened my eyes, I saw not my bedroom, but a meadow filled with lush, purple wildflowers and a bright, beaming sun shining down on me, surrounded by tall, sweeping grass. I was back in that dream world. That could only mean I would soon hear— “Mae
XADEN POV When I woke up that morning, I was completely and utterly alone. Maeve’s delectable, sweet scent, which had been so potent when I went to sleep, was resorted to little more than a gentle waft in the morning breeze. With a groan, I let myself wake up, my eyes fluttering open. Soft bea
I nodded, taking the materials. “I just have one question.” Maeve watched as my expression shifted from one of false confidence to total bewilderment. “What on earth does ‘whisk’ mean?” She burst into laughter—a success in my book—and proceeded to give me detailed instructions on what to do. Fol
XADEN POV The journey from the royal palace to the border was substantial, but nothing we wolves couldn’t handle. It had been months since I last shifted, but it still felt like second nature to me. Running on all fours as the world whooshed past me in a beautiful blur of greens, feeling the win
For a moment, I thought I caught the subtle motion of his jaw clenching, but it disappeared as quickly as it happened. If he had any idea of rebuking me, it was all but abandoned, with him choosing to instead dip his head. The sight of him yielding to me and all my superior prowess filled my simmeri
Maeve POV I never thought I would lose my V-card on such an ordinary day… and with the most unexpected person. I had indeed fantasized about leaving my current pack, leaving behind my Alpha father, stepmother, and half-sister, and escaping this “family” that treated me like I was nothing but a s
Maeve POV None of these words could adequately describe what I felt at that moment. Had I heard him correctly? I… could go to Sarah’s party? “Why is she allowed to come?” Sarah whined. “It’s my birthday party!” Father approached the open car door and affectionately patted her decorated head.