Fuck my life. For real. I was so close. So fucking close to pulling her into me, and kissing her just now. Touching her lips alone sent my mind into a goddamned frenzy. Dex was urging me to just go for it. My damned other half was basically salivating at the thought. When she leaned into my touch, I could feel her heart skip a beat. I heard her breath hitch. It took every ounce of strength I had to hold Dex back from pushing forward and taking control. He would have crossed a line we weren't ready for.Watching her in the interrogation room again caused a chain reaction. I actually got turned on by seeing her fight so hard in there. When she came out and I was hit by her intoxicating strawberry and vanilla scent, I couldn’t stay away. It’s like my legs had a brain of their own and gravitated closer to her. I can tell that I have an effect on her too. I feel it. Smell it. See it. I’m becoming addicted to her. She’s like a drug and I can’t get enough. I don’t want to fight the bo
I’m standing at the training grounds waiting for the remainder of our warriors to arrive. Tonight has been one thing after another and I’m ready for my life to calm down a little. My nerves feel like they have been short-circuted. I've never felt like this in my life. Everything I've done so far has felt right, but tonight; everything feels off. After a quick headcount, it looks like everyone is present. “Good evening, thank you all for joining me on such short notice. An attack has been made on Silver Crest. They have requested aid from us immediately and, as an ally, we will fight with them. We leave immediately. Be aware that there is a threat along the outside of our southern border and we must avoid that area on our way to Silver Crest. Let’s go!” Wolves around me roared to life, shifting quickly and preparing to head out. Kai was by my side in an instant, and Wyatt to his right. ‘Are you ready?’ Kai asked through link. Normally, we would howl to signal heading out, bu
Once Cami and I thought about the timing of Wyatt finding the humans and the attack on Silver Crest, I had to find them. Alarm bells were screaming in my head telling me that it was a trap.This could be the moment that everything changed. I wasn’t going to allow them to take Parker. Not like this. I shifted, giving Iris control. I was worried because it’s been so long since we’d shifted due to the pregnancy, but it ended up being a smooth transition. We ran, paws thudding against the Earth, and following the path straight to Silver Crest. I quickly caught Parker and Wyatt’s scent mixed with blood and rot. ‘Rouges,’ Iris growled, baring her teeth.I could see Parker helping Wyatt up ahead. He had an arrow sticking out of his right hip. There was no hesitation as we rushed to his opposite side, getting him to safety. We were feeling so torn at that moment, Iris whining quietly. Our mate was still in danger, but Wyatt, he needed us. I knew if the bond was there for him, we coul
“Can you say that again, but a little louder?” Wyatt croaked, my eyes snapping to his face. My heart skipped a beat hearing his voice. My lungs felt like the air had been sucked out of them and I couldn’t speak. I stared at his face and he gave me a lopsided grin, squeezing my hand. I laughed through my tears. He reached up slowly, wiping the tears from my face with his thumb. I leaned into his hand, still staring at his perfect blue-grey eyes. I stayed there, staring into his eyes, and enjoying the feeling of the bond for what felt like a lifetime. “You really scared us,” I tried to speak, but it came out as a hoarse whisper. He laughed, but winced in pain, one hand gripping his side while the other lifted the blanket covering his lower half, “I’m not sure I can move my legs.” I watched him focus on his toes, and then his legs, but nothing was moving. “Cami mentioned that the arrows were poisoned with some form of paralytic. They’re testing it now to find out the compo
I walked down the hall of the hospital feeling empty. This entire day has left me feeling rattled. Starting with the interrogation on Tobias, then the attack on Silver Crest, which happened to be a trap that we should have seen coming. Watching Will be murdered right in front of me, but none of that compares to seeing the person you love slipping away, and to someone else. I think it hurts more because I don’t understand what happened. I had told her to stay here, with him, hoping that she wouldn’t. But as I follow her scent, it’s leading me straight to the Beta’s suite. I hesitated outside the door. I’ve never felt so unsure of what to feel and do in my life. My mind goes back to that moment on the battlefield. Seeing Iris heal Dex tore Ash and I apart. It was sacred to mates. You don't heal another wolf with your saliva.“Felicity?” I hear Wyatt say. There is a short pause where she says nothing in response. “I love you too,” Wyatt says. The sounds of the hospital moving
Parker couldn't stand to be around me this morning... Not that I blame him. I can barely stand to be around myself. I was left feeling heartbroken. I never wanted to hurt anyone, let alone Parker. He was my mate, the man I loved and the man who loved me for me. I felt like a failure. Cami tried to link me this morning to check on me, but I don’t have the energy to go over what just happened with Parker, so I put my block up. Knowing her, at some point, she'd be banging on my door. I wanted to sleep the day away, but Helena needed me. Being a mom was everything to me, and I refused to fail her. After she woke up this morning and ate, we spent awhile doing some tummy time and playing with toys. Every time I looked at her, I saw Parker, and my heart broke all over again. Her little feet kicked as I took a toy, bringing it to her belly and then back up in the air. I leaned down, kissing her tiny head, “I will do everything in my power to be the best momma I can for you. No matter w
I’ve gotten my ass kicked all morning at training. My brain isn’t working with my body and I can’t seem to focus. I’m usually not able to be taken down by my warriors, but I’ve gone down three times in the last hour. As we finish up training, I get a few worried looks, but no one bothers asking what is going on. I suppose my demeanor isn't exactly inviting for questions. I plop down on the grass next to the field, laying back, and looking up at the sky. Closing my eyes, my mind travels to my mom and dad. They say time heals all, but I'm not sure losing them is a wound that will ever close.My mom would know what to say to fix this. Though I’m not entirely sure there’s anything left to fix. She was always good with words. Good with the hard stuff. I sense someone approaching, but I don’t bother opening my eyes. Maybe whoever it is will get the hint and just go away. They sit down on the grass next to me, but say nothing. I peeked out of one eye, seeing Cami lying next to
Parker just arrived back home and everything feels different with him. It’s like we’re strangers. He came straight in and scooped Helena up, not saying a word to me. His coldness towards me is tearing my resolve down, not that I don’t deserve it. “Can we talk?” he finally looked over towards me. I nodded and followed him out on our patio. He placed Lena down in her playpen and sat next to me on our lounger chairs. The momentary silence was peaceful. Hearing the birds chirping and the wind blowing calmed my growing nerves. “How are you holding up?” he questioned, looking towards me with a sad smile. I was slightly taken aback, expecting an entirely different start to this conversation. The fact that he was still worried about me made the guilt feel even worse. “I’m doing okay. Feeling a little lighter after a visit from Alex.” He tilted his head, offering a warmer smile, “That’s really good to hear.” This conversation wasn’t going the way that I expected at all. I