"So, what happened to Isobel?" I pressed, curious about the fate of this adversary. "She's no longer alive," Ashere answered simply. "And you expect me to seek revenge against a dead woman? My only desire for vengeance is against Garrick and those from the Eclipse pack who wronged me
~Ezinne~ As the gentle melodies of the morning birds wove through the air, I teetered on the brink of consciousness. A sudden, cool droplet splashed onto my face, rousing me from my slumber. The sun's rays, filtered through the branches of the tree sheltering me, nearly blinding me with thei
"Felicia?" My voice cracked as I called out one more time, clinging to a sliver of hope for her return. But the silence that followed confirmed my worst fears; she had somehow faded away. A tear traced a solitary path down my cheek as the forest finally opened up to reveal a stream meandering into
~Malik~ "Malik? Malik?!" The voice cut through the silence, startling me. A sudden, rough push snapped me back to the present. Hastily, I lowered the binoculars from my eyes, but my surprise made my hands clumsy, and the binoculars slipped from my grasp, tumbling down into the depths
"He really should have included combat training in your studies," I said as Rafe got into the front seat and the driver took the wheel. ~*~ The image of the woman I saw at the lake lived rent-free in my mind even as I sat in a meeting with the top Lycan leaders in the Parliament. I was not
~Ezinne~ "Keep moving!" barked a towering Lycan warrior, his voice echoing with authority. I was in Lycan territory now, although I didn't know which one. However, one thing was clear: these beings were far more formidable than any werewolf I had encountered before. As we made our way through the
~Ezinne~ As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm orange glow across the sky, I stared at my reflection in the mirror while the maidens around me tended to me. None spoke a word, their touch as gentle as a whisper. My mind, however, was anything but calm. I was still reeling in co
"As you wish, my lady." Once the woman left, I turned to Delilah, giving her a questioning glance. The last thing I needed here was another Elara who could complicate issues for me. "She holds the title of Lady of the Ladies. Her responsibilities include training the women in combat," Delil