Chapter 38 - Tricks Zane The relief I felt holding Colette against my chest was unlike anything I had ever experienced before. It was like a part of my soul had been ripped out when she was taken. But now, with her here, safe, I could breathe again.I held Colette tightly against me, allowing myself this tiny moment of peace. My cheek pressed onto the top of her head, and the smell of black cherries mixed with damp earth and blood filled my nose. The reality of why she smelt like blood was all it took to rip me back into the present. And as I reluctantly released Colette, my eyes found Carter. The bastard was still wrapped in vines Balor had conjured out of thin air to trap him.I wondered what Colette thought of all of this. Or if she even noticed what was happening around us before I pulled her into my arms. "You, liar. You fucking liar, I'm going to kill you." Carter shouted at Phillip, Balor's deranged uncle. Phillip ignored Carter as he continued to throw threats at him; his

Chapter 40 - Fuck TraditionZane I stared at the male sitting in front of me. I didn't want to be here right now; I wanted to be back in bed with Colette. But I wasn't. I was here, and the longer I was here, the more irritated I found myself becoming.Colette encouraged me to leave, saying she needed to get cleaned up and ready for doctor Peterson's visit, but I couldn't stop myself from thinking of her body against mine. The feel of her soft skin as I ran my hands up her bare thigh. I cleared my throat, blinking away the thoughts, trying to stay focused on the task at hand. But my wondering mind now had my dick straining against my jeans and my patience evaporating. "What I don't understand, Kyle, is why you weren't there. You are constantly MIA when you are needed. You are always avoiding your father when you should be by his side training for the position of Beta." I stated, leaning forward and placing my elbows on my desk. Kyle straightened in his seat, his hands slightly shak

Chapter 42 - Gift Colette I watched out the window as the land beneath us started to shrink, my heart racing in my chest as the plane lifted off of the ground. My eardrums already wanted to burst from the elevated pressure. I hadn't realized I was squeezing Zane's hand in a death grip until his warm touch grazed the back of my palm, sending sparks through my veins. "Breathe. We will be there in four hours. Maybe try to get some rest." Zane said, his voice low so only I could hear him. Paige already had headphones on and was busy flipping through the stations to find a movie to watch. I forced my nerves to calm as I eased my grip on Zane's hand. My eyes never straying from the window. I had been on cloud nine after Zane, and I admitted what we wanted. Both of us wanting a life together and to accept the mating bond. I was finally getting the life I dreamed of, but it was missing one thing, Thomas. And as we arrived at the airport, all my giddy feelings vanished as nerves set in, n

Chapter 44 - Forever Zane I stared at the ceiling of my office; the flight back had been full of silence, the drive home from the airport no better. Colette didn't say what happened with her brother, but from the shift in her mood when she returned from his garage, I knew it wasn't what she was expecting. It hadn't gone as she had hoped it would, but I hadn't expected it to, people changed, and a lot had happened to Colette and Thomas that I knew wouldn't fade with time. They were different people now, and the memories they once shared were of people who no longer existed.And when I tried to ask her what had happened, she shut me out. I knew she needed time to process it all, but I couldn't help but want to try and pry it out of her. That was why I was here instead of in her room. I told her I needed to organize things for Paige now that she would take over as my Beta. It hadn't been a lie. I did have things to organize, but they weren't that pressing, especially when it came to fi

Chapter 46 - Extravaganza Colette The bright lights of the Ferris wheel were the first thing I spotted as we approached the Carnival. The next thing I noticed was the smell of popcorn, candied apples, and cotton candy. My teeth were already starting to hurt from just the thought of sinking them into all the delicious treats. I was at a loss for words as the sounds of children's laughter and music filled the air. Families, couples old and young, children, teenagers. Everyone of all ages was out enjoying the first warm night of many to come as summer finally settled in for the year. I couldn't fight the smile that graced my lips, and honestly, for the first time in forever, I didn't want to hide it. I turned my attention to Zane, who was watching me with careful eyes. His head slightly tilted as he took me in. I fought off the heat that threatened to spread to my cheeks. But I knew he could feel everything I was feeling through the bond just as I could feel him. "What?" I asked. He