KacieHe knew I was home but he needed more, needed to feel me, touch me. I needed the same. I missed him, my body missed him. It felt like I hadn’t seen him in months and I needed him more than the oxygen that filled my lungs.I fumbled with his clothes until he quickly shot up to his feet and stripped them off and they dropped to the floor. My heart thrummed against my chest as I watched him. My eyes drank in the contours and dips of his muscles, the sharp jawline, the ruffled hair before he took a step closer and climbed on the bed.My legs parted for him, his eyes dipped to my core and he sucked in a breath. He leaned down to press a kiss on my cheek as I wrapped my legs around him. I dug my heels into his backside and his hands came to either side of my head. His muscles moved sensually underneath my fingers as they slide up his back.A tear escaped and slid down my cheek and h

As if on cue, the double doors swung open and my heart fell into the pit of my stomach as all heads slowly turned towards me. I visibly gulped. The glass ceiling was an invisible barrier and the stars sparkled brightly in the night sky. The music thumped in my ears and set off tingles of electricity through my body as I took in the incredible view. The aisle was adorned with long wooden benches that looked to be woven with magic and lights. Tables sat at the far edge of the courtyard and were piled high with gifts. The floor was lined with beautiful flowers I couldn’t name. The walls were covered in vines that spread out and covered the room with upended roots. It was beautiful, captivating, and held me and Athena in awe and wonder. All the faces smiled my way but my eyes made their way down the aisle and locked on Viktor. His body was dressed in a black suit that molded perfectly to

 KacieI woke up to loud noise. I found two men standing over me and I was disoriented as they dragged me out of bed. What the hell is going on? I look behind me to find Viktor isn’t in bed. What is happening?Think, Kacie, think.They’re quick and I don’t have time to react as they lunge at me on the bed. I fight and kick against them but they shackle me with a rope around my neck before they drag me from the bed.I scream as the wolf’s bane sears my skin and I grab at it with my fingers. It burns and I hold onto it so it doesn’t sear my neck. This has to be a dream.Where are the guards? Where’s Jake?Where’s Viktor?I fall to my knees and glare up at them. T

I remember Viktor’s strong arms as they wrapped around me and the relief as it washed over me assuring me he was safe. Everything that happened next was a blur as Diana’s body was pulled from my grasp and Viktor lifted me to my feet.When I lifted my eyes, my breath caught in my lunges as I was met with defeat. Not even twenty-four hours had passed since I had been crowned and our pack was in flames. My heart thumped hard in my chest.Would he blame me?Was this an omen from the Goddess?I still haven’t told him about the flames.Would this break us?My heart was heavy with what I’d done and I looked down at my hands. I had blood on my hands. I shook the thoughts from my mind, now wasn’t the time for a mental breakdown. Viktor spoke and I raised my eyes to meet his.

KacieJake left shortly after and I slipped into the bathroom. Steam billowed up and fogged the mirror and window. I stepped under the water and thoughts of Haley filtered through my mind. I attempt to shut the thoughts threatening to mentally drag me down. I let the searing water wash over my body. I don’t know how long I’m in the shower but when I’m done, I wrap a towel around my body and step out of the shower.When I make my way from the bathroom, I look towards the bed and see the outline of Viktor’s body still in bed. I walk towards my dresser and pull out clothes as I try to figure out what I’m wearing today.Before I can decide on my outfit, something silky covers my eyes and is knotted securely around the back of my head. I jump but Viktor’s smell fills my senses and my body relaxes.“What are you doing?” I asked, my voice