Willow“This idea of yours is stupid! And you are even dumber than I thought if you think Zane is going to fall for it. He knows I'm not dead. He would feel it if I was. This," I point to my neck in frustration, "Tells him that.”“He loves Addie. He was going to choose her as his mate.”I feel my heart skip a beat but try to keep my face as unreadable as I could. Since when did I get jealous?“Even so, he made a vow and I know Zane, he doesn’t give up until he gets what he wants. And if thinks I’m dead, he will want proof.”Cara waves a hand at me “Yeah, yeah. Addie told me the same. I don't buy that bullshit.”“Don’t you think if two people are telling you the same thing, it probably means they’re right?”She rolls her green eyes at me and turns away, muttering something about me being so dramatic.“What do you think he is going to do to you when he finds you are keeping me hostage?” I demand“I’m reminding you who you are?”“And I have already told you, you have the wrong person. Da
WillowMy heart practically falls out of my ass. I guess on some level, I didn’t expect him to find me. Cara was ahead of his moves, constantly having me moved.Happy would be the wrong word, but I knew I felt safer around him.Zane’s onyx eyes stay on me as he tells Stevens to arrest Cara. Cara puts up a fight, screeching something about Zane making a mistake as I stay rooted to the bed.It takes Stevens all of thirty seconds to remove her from the house.“And put her with the other one.” Zane calls out as he steps towards me. My breath hitches in my throat. “Let’s get you home.”He removes the tray of food and frowns at my casted arm. The frown deepens when I pull back the sheet and he sees my leg.“You should have seen me a few days ago if you think this is bad.” In this light you couldn’t see the ugly yellow bruises that still littered my body.A growl rumbles through his chest. “You’ve gone back to not healing.”I shrug my shoulders because I still didn’t understand how my back h
ZaneWhen I pull away, her caramel eyes hover on mine and her lips remain parted just a little. She seemed surprised by her own response more than what I had done.Her wide eyes thin to slits. “It doesn’t hurt.” She wiggles her fingers and then her toes. “It doesn’t hurt anymore.” She mutters again and her eyes shift to me. “Because of what you said before? About being true mates?”“Yes. But that doesn’t mean I want to test the theory.” I warm her. I didn't need her trying stupid shit just to see if she would heal.She tips her face down, trying to hide the tiny smile that lingered on her lips.“How did you find me? Cara was giving me something to stop you linking me.”“Your scent.”“You could still scent me?” She sounds surprised.“Your scent is stronger since I claimed you, little wolf. I’ve been everywhere that you were taken too.”Willow turns on her side as I take the seat, waiting for the doctor to come back. I could see how tired she still is. She probably hasn’t had a decent n
WillowThe light comes in flashes. As I groan I hear Zane tell someone to dim the lights.“Better?” He appears in front of me and I nod.Somehow I had the best night's sleep ever and also the worst. My head ached, everything is bright.“I’m alive?”I hear Zane laugh, “Yes, you’ve just been in a really deep sleep.” His lips press against mine and I push him away. “Bad breath,” I mutter when I see him frown. “Why does my head hurt so much?”“The doctor says that the drugs you were being given can have that effect when they wear off. Give it a day or two and you will feel normal.”“Right.”“You are free to take her home, Zane.” The doctor smiles at me as I stare up at Zane. I wanted to know if he had killed Cara and Addie. The doctor leaves and Zane places some clothes on the bed. “They are still alive.” He tells me without making eye contact.I frown, I didn’t know how I felt about that, I wasn’t even sure if I would be happy they were killed.“You were going to claim Addie.” I speak
WillowI had been back a couple of days and hadn’t asked anymore about Cara or Addie. I had kept myself to myself, spending time in the bedroom drawing, using my art to escape my messy mind. I would answer Zanes' questions, though I would never initiate the conversation. And oddly, he accepted it. He knew he had to wait until I was ready.I pause to look out the window. It’s pouring down and big sheets of lightning shoot across the sky. The weather had been like this the night we left Wintergreen.“Do you think it’s true?” I ask when I hear the door open. I had been replaying everything Cara had said to me about Wintergreen and even though I had already asked, I couldn’t help wondering if there is some truth to her words. It takes me a second to realise it’s not Zane that I can smell.Turning in my chair, I see Stevens. Zane talks to him so he must have an answer too. “Do you think Wintergreen is still thriving?”His dazzling blue eyes hover on me. “Zane knows another pack that is l
Willow“Just breathe.” I whisper, staring in the mirror at my reflection. I didn’t recognise the person looking back at me. Far too much makeup for my liking. Thick mascara coated my lashes that were supposed to make my caramel eyes pop. Bright red lip stain coated my lips, making them look much fuller than what they really are. Foundation covered the bruise sitting on my left cheek, because Goddess forbid that someone sees that.My blonde hair had been tied back in some kind of fancy updo to show off my face properly. To draw attention to my slender neck and my decent sized breasts because that’s what the men like to see.They liked to know what they were buying.They wanted to make sure there was nothing wrong with their goods.I turn, checking to make sure that the most important parts of me were covered. Though the red dress just drew more attention. The way it hung off of my curves, but clung in all the right places. I hated it, but that was what they wanted. It was always what t
WillowHe cocks an eyebrow at me, “Oh I will, but on my terms. Get dressed!”The Alpha turns, striding out of the door and slamming it shut behind him. What the hell did he mean on his terms? He bought me. There could only be one reason why. Especially for the price he paid.Hastily pulling on the hoodie and sweatpants, I groan and pull the door open. The Alpha and the guy I assume is his Beta, are both waiting for me.“Better?” Alpha Zane asksI glare at him. How did he think this could be better? The last thing I needed was an Alpha getting involved in this shit. I had it all handled. I keep my mouth shut. Sticking my tongue in my cheek and look the other way. I didn’t care that he thought he was someone special. I didn’t care if he thought he owned me.“Do you ever listen to your superiors?”“You are not my Alpha.” The words are sour as they roll from my tongue.“You are right, I’m not, but I own you.” His words are just as spiteful as mine and his face is expressionless. He is re
Willow“Ah, there she is!” I wince at the bright light burning my eyes.My head throbbed, my mouth was drier than a desert “Mrs Hallow. You gave us all a worry for a moment.” The nurse puts her torch away.Mrs Hallow? Did I hear that right?“Do you know where you are? Your husband has been called, he will be back in a few minutes.”Husband? The last thing I remember is running away from a mad fucking Alpha.My eyes flash around the room. “Hospital?” My voice is husky from the dryness. “Very good.” The nurse smiles at me. “And how are you feeling?”“Like I’ve been run over by a bus.” I groan and wonder how long I had been out for.“Well, you have been out for a few days. You are bound to feel some aches and pains from the lack of movement.” She tucks a strand of her mousey brown hair behind her ear. “But your husband got you here just in time. You are very lucky to have him.”I nod, rubbing my temples. I feel the bandage wrapped around my head and I sigh.“You have stitches.” The nur