(Lily POV) I meant it when I said that today would be a long day. I am meeting with the Wolf Packers’ doctor from 12 to 3 this afternoon, and then I am working at the girls’ home from 5 to 11 tonight. In between, I need to go grocery shopping, eat, and get a little bit of laundry done. Given my
“Promise him, Lily,” Rose linked. “Whatever this is, it is important.” “O-okay. I promise.” **** (James POV) My conversation with Lily this morning went a very different direction than I thought it would go when I asked to talk to her. In my head, I had imagined another light-hearted conversa
(James POV) After the conversation with Lily, I was much too wired to nap. Instead, I opted to take a shower and mind-link Joey to meet me at one of the local diners for lunch. The Hoffman diner, specifically. Coming out of the bathroom, I was surprised to see Sheila in my room. It looked like
(Alpha Brady POV) I have been having absolutely the best time with Sammy. Despite the fact that I hardly get to see him, Sammy is very much a mini-me. He has my mannerisms, my sense of humor (minus the sexual innuendos), and many of my same tastes in food, movies, and activities. Since he arrive
With the exception of losing Lily, the guards had not done anything to cause me to worry about their dedication or fitness. Even though my instincts told me (and still tell me) that something was wrong with my security team, I wonder if I should have been more strategic about who I let go instead o
(Brady POV) As I walked into my office with Evelyn, my heart continued to pound forcefully against my chest. Despite my feelings for Lily, seeing Evelyn and being this close to her without being able to touch her felt like a cruel, painful reminder of just how stupid I was all those years ago. Ev
“Are you jealous?” “No, Brady. I was actually grateful when my parents told me about her. I was hoping that you being with someone else meant that you had moved on and that you and I could be friends.” I did not say anything. Evelyn sat down again. “Clearly I was wrong. You are not ready to
(Lily POV) James and I have fallen into a little bit of a routine since our first phone call. He will call me in the morning and we will talk for a 20 minutes or so before I have to get ready for work. Then we will briefly text at night before going to bed. None of our conversations have been as