Chris I tensed as the doe stamped her hoof again, her ears pinned back in a clear warning. My instincts screamed at me to shift, to bare my teeth and snarl back—to make myself as big and threatening as possible to scare this potential threat away from Ava. It was known, in the human world, that a
The two regarded each other for a long, weighted moment, their eyes locked in some sort of understanding that was far beyond my comprehension. Then, with a knowing look in her eyes, the doe dipped her head in Ava’s direction in what could only be seen as a gesture of gratitude. Huffing out one mor
Ava My heart felt lighter than air as Chris and I made our way back toward the car, our fingers brushing occasionally. My lips still burned with the sensation of our kiss, the kiss that I had initiated. And even though I knew it was wrong, I couldn’t help but smile. There was no stopping the c
I frowned. Surprises? Visitors? This was unprecedented. “What’s all this for?” Chris asked, taking a step forward. “You never mentioned any visitors.” Elise let out a sigh. “Like I said, it was meant to be a surprise. We were planning on greeting them tomorrow afternoon, and we had a luncheon pr
Ava “Charmed, Alpha Chris.” Lily extended her delicate, gloved hand toward Chris, her pale blue eyes twinkling with a knowing sort of charm. As Chris politely took her hand and brushed his lips across her knuckles, I felt my heart sink ever so slightly—although I wasn’t entirely sure why. “I m
The cocktail hour commenced, and I nursed a glass of wine as I watched Chris and Lily flit about the room, deep in hushed conversation. Every laugh that fell from her rose-petal lips was like a dagger in my chest, but I quelled the feelings with more wine. I was so engrossed in my thoughts, howeve
Ava “Ava? Where did you go?” Chris’s voice rang out through the hallway, beckoning me back to the party. Meanwhile, Olivia’s lips curled into a cruel smirk as she leaned closer. “Go on,” she hissed. “Your Alpha is calling you.” With that parting remark, she brushed past me. I wanted nothing mo
Chris I watched through the window of my office as Ava stepped out into the courtyard, her arm looped through Leonard’s in that familiar, casual way. A pang of something sharp and unpleasant twisted in my gut as I observed the two of them together, their heads bent close in what seemed to be an in