Libby POVIt’s bedtime already, and I’m struggling to sleep. I had slept for too long during the day, my body might be slightly tired but my mind is fully awake. I had helped to bathe the children, Angel was adorable splashing and giggling in the shallow bath while I washed his cute blonde hair. He had that baby smell, which had heightened again from using the baby shampoo. He was a little dream and as soon as Evelyn had given him some milk, he fell asleep in my arms. She was making my feet tap as they hung outside of the bed, she was telling me to check up on him. He had been distant since he returned with Reuben. I’m not sure what transpired between them but something had shifted…Reuben seemed more humbled this afternoon. I would have to wait until morning training to see if he kept his word, that he would let Pierce train me. Pierce had a more encouraging approach to my training, and I like any other person, preferred that approach. I remain like this until a little voice in
Libby POVI wake up to find myself entangled in Pierce’s arms, his warm breath hitting my ear as he spoons me from behind. His arms tightly grip around my torso and I would be mortified in waking like this, if I hadn’t had the best night’s sleep in a long time. I wasn’t cold laying next to him. He had a similar body heat as Ben, not that I ever found myself entangled in Ben’s arms. But he did offer me friendly cuddles when my caravan was making me cold. I have to admit, being in Pierce’s arms made me feel…safe and secure. My body clock was used to the early morning starts, I don’t think that will ever change now. Even though we talked into the early hours…my body still woke up at the crack of dawn. I turn in his arms to look at his gorgeous dark features. His long eyelashes would envy most, I hadn’t realised just how long they were. I run my fingers across his facial stubble which was abrasive against my finger tips as I stroke his jaw line. He lets out a moan in his sleep from m
Libby POVI don’t wake Pierce up, I wanted to be alone for my run this morning. I wanted time to think. What was Evelyn keeping from Reuben, keeping from me.It felt good just to run, letting my mind think about things. Think about what I want.Last night was the first time I had let anybody get close to me for a long time. I’m not just talking about physically…Anwir was a touchy feely person but I never let him close to me like I did with Pierce last night. It felt natural to talk to him, he doesn’t seem to judge me like others. That, a part of him understands what I’ve been through, that I just need time.I’ve been running for some time now, I would say a good hour. I was still slow, I was human after all. I didn’t run like my werewolf counterparts. I continue to run until I come to a treeline, somewhere I hadn’t been to before. I stop abruptly looking around trying to figure out where I was. I clearly hadn’t been paying attention whilst letting my mind work through the chaos.
Libby POVEvelyn and I were walking through the large shopping centre, with some of her royal warriors discreetly following us. It felt weird to be in a public location and not worry about the cameras that were everywhere. It left an unnerving tingle on the back of my neck not trying to hide, not trying to outwit the technology for once. It felt so open…vulnerable even though I was far from it with the additional muscle. I didn’t like it, I felt too exposed. I had messaged Natascha to arrange a drop off. She told me to enter a particular pharmacy but only when I have bags of shopping to hide the tablets in. I was all set, I was just trying to break away from Evelyn without raising suspicion.I had located the pharmacy before lunch, biding my time until I could be alone. Evelyn had treated me to everything which was very kind of her, but I had my own money. I had Mum’s money…and I felt ready to have that discussion with Father. To have full responsibly for Mum’s estate and busine
Libby POV“Libby, your Father..he’s dead.”“What?” Why would she say such a thing.“You can’t feel it because your wolf is supressed, but he has been dead for some time.” Natascha takes a step closer to me as she checks over the top of the pharmacy aisle to check that it was still safe to speak. “Why are you saying this?” I seethe at her, what a lie to weave. “Because it’s the truth, Reuben and Evelyn killed him after killing my own Father.” I search her expression, her eyes for a hint of a lie but I can’t find any signal that what she is telling me isn’t true. But I refuse to believe her, I have never trusted her yet she was my only source for the tablets. I had no choice but to keep her in my life at arms length when I was hiding from everyone else. “No…” I can’t fathom what she is saying, it isn’t registering into my brain.“I’m sorry to be the one to tell you.” Her hand strokes at my forearm, her touch doing nothing to quell the anger rising within me. “How long? How long ago?
Pierce POV “What time are Libby and Evelyn due back?” I ask Reuben above the normal loudness of the kids. “Nate messaged to say he was back with them, shouldn’t be long.” “Uncle Pierce, higher!” Elspeth squeals at me. “Oh, sorry Elspeth darling.” The twins had made full use of me today, not only was I pushing Elspeth on the swing but I had also been a horse, a monster and my personal favourite, a pirate. Not long after, the Lunas had returned. Evelyn, now a ball full of energy for her lunch out and time away from the kids, ran into the garden wrapping the twins into her chest. The two of them complaining of being unable to breathe from her tightness. Whereas Libby seemed, quiet. She stood by the back doors, not entering the garden…her eyes on Reuben. In fact she kept trying to melt away in the background as we all re-entered the house together. Something was wrong. “Libby?” I call after her as she starts to climb the stairs. “I’m just going to put these away…” She rus
Libby POVHow can my caravan have so much condensation in one night. All I do is breathe. It’s not as if I am having wild rampant sex in it all night. Although, I do often dream of a certain somebody licking me all over. Which then results in me waking in the early hours covered in sweat and a prolonged unsatisfied need that doesn’t leave me until mid morning. But it means I did wake up cold. Thankfully, I had a good night sleep last night, no dreaming of a certain male who I promised myself I would never think about again. What would be the point. That was my past life. As I make myself a morning cup of coffee, I push open my caravan door desperate to let fresh air circulate on this early spring morning. It was 5am and the sun still seemed hours away from rising and overpowering the soft moon’s glow. It was dark, cold and silent...just how I liked it.I was already wrapped in 4 layers of clothing, it was still cold in the mornings but nothing compared to the freezing nights o
Libby POV I have enough time to revisit the married farmer’s house and collect their personal chicken eggs for today. They said I could, said I could help myself whilst they were away. They seem to trust me, they don’t let anybody else do it. I plan to use the eggs to make pancakes for dessert tonight. Beth was looking a little bit too gaunt for my liking. I noticed at breakfast she gave Ben her sausages, claiming she wasn’t hungry. Her brother, being of the muscular type, is known for spending all his money on extra food. She must worry that he isn’t getting enough nutrients. He’ll come back later today with bags of food from the town’s supermarket. He can’t help himself. I don’t think Beth was full though, I think she is kind. But she’s not eating enough to keep her own energy levels maintained for this labour intensive workload. And it is hard work, there’s a reason it is called manual labour. Beth is a lot older than my niece Elspeth, 10 years in fact, but she makes me thi