I sat down with them, sipping the cold beer and smiling a few minutes later when the server brought six plates of food for the table. I hadn't brought any money, but my worries faded when Paxton asked for a second plate, boasting about how he would eat his fill since the castle would be footing the
Damien's P.O.V.The lycan on patrol didn't react as if they hadn't smelled it, and my jaw tightened as I took another deep breath. It was rancid, like a body that had been left out in the sun for too long. It grew thicker the further I walked into the forest, keeping my steps quiet as I felt the gu
Hell, during my travels as a teenager, I had been exploring one of the fallen cities the humans used to rule and came across one of their bleeder centers. There were piles of bones in the basement of the large office building, and every room was filled with chains and skeletons. There had to have b
Still, I couldn't stop from looking around the tree once more to see if Charlotte was with him. The idea of her being out here when the area hadn't been cleared didn't sit well with me. There could be more vampires, and while there were more than enough guards to protect her, it was an unnecessary r
Charlie's P.O.V.As soon as Killian returned, I was livid. I could smell the cold night air on his suit and wished I could step outside too. A deep, calming breath before dealing with him would have prevented this conversation from being fueled by my emotions. I had never been more furious in my li
"She doesn't know about what happened to our parents. She didn't even know mother was still alive until this afternoon. I have told Natalie several times that she is my mate. What she chose to infer from that information is on her."I swallowed hard, taking a sip of my wine. Visiting my mother had a
As I approached the inn, I felt my beast stir, and the subtle scent of the breeze made me pause. I knew that scent, and my heart clenched in my chest. It had to have been the stress of the evening. I knew Damien wouldn't have come here. He would still be with his sleuth, or maybe he was already on
Charlie's P.O.V.I couldn't wait until tomorrow. If Damien had run for a day and a half for me, I could venture out a mile or two for him. Even with the report of a deceased vampire found outside the wall, the risk of me crossing one out there would be slim to none. The guard would be on high alert