Verena(derives from the Latin “vĕrĕor > verêri,” meaning “revere, respect, revere, fear, be afraid, look with fear.”) I can recall the very moment I knew my life wouldn’t be what I expected, and that’s the moment I felt my Mate Bond snap into place. I could feel Lucan’s fury as he realised I was t
Verena I stretch without opening my eyes, feeling the warmth of the sunshine through my bedroom window. Opening my eyes, a big smile crosses my face as I remember what day— Hold on. I sit up straight in bed and look around, a frown crossing my face. I take in the silk purple drapes, the stuffed
Verena I’m sitting next to Anabella in the backseat of the car as we’re on our way to the full moon banquet. Last time we headed this way, I was full of hope and wonder; now the only wonder I’m full of is the hope that I don’t stab my sister. “You’re incredibly quiet,” she says, snapping me out of
Niklaus The piece of shit Beta in front of me slumps forward in his chair, the chains around his body holding him in place. I flex my fingers, annoyance bubbling up in my chest as I watch the scars heal on my knuckles. I get down on my haunches in front of him and he glares at me, defiance etched
Verena I’m pacing the floor of a gorgeous apartment, but the luxury of the place fades into the background as I think about who it belongs to. So I found Alpha Niklaus King and oh my Goddess, no one ever mentioned just how handsome the man is. He’s a great deal taller than Lucan, and older. With b
Niklaus I drag the bloodied shirt over my head and dispose of it before washing my uncle’s blood from my arms. Killing kin has never appealed to me, not even if they betrayed me. It still leaves a mark on your soul, no matter which way you look at it. Leaning with my arms on the sink, I look at m
“Should we move her? Maybe back to Greece, or even here at the hotel?” Ares asks. “Nah, that will attract too much attention. People will know something’s up,” I explain, shoving one hand into the pockets of my slacks. “We still don’t know the full extent of Fabiani’s deception.” Mitri shakes his
Verena I’m pacing the floor again, waiting for this Martha to show up and tell me what my duties will be. It pisses me off that Alpha Niklaus thought I would turn my nose up to work, as if I have a choice. As I said, work is work and if I want to survive, I will need to get by. My name is not Anabella; I don’t use my looks to trick people into getting what I want, and I am not superficial. Although, I swear to Goddess, the way he looked at me made me nearly hit out in hives. Why do I always feel so nervous around him? From what I can tell, he’s not like Lucan, but I need to remember that he is an Alpha and the only thing Alphas do well is take and abuse. I can’t trust him. I need to make enough money so I can get my mother out of Crescent Fang, escape and move out of the country. There’s no life for me here, not anymore, and I feel like my mother is in danger. I wouldn’t put it past Lucan to use her to bring me back since I insulted and disrespected him. A knock on the door snaps