So Byron is staking a claim in Shannon.
I wish my life were simple again. I don’t mean that as a slight against Rohan. He’s a good guy and has been rolling with the punches in the last twenty-four hours. The thing is, I feel like he’s used to all this crazy shit. I, however, am not. I’m used to Jonathan’s crazy inventions, but that’s different from all this. I am not used to the idea of there being werewolves and vampires. If they are real, what the fuck else is? Fairies? Leprechauns? Genies? Legit, how much of Supernatural is real? Are there hunters out there like Sam and Dean? Is there a God? If he’s anything like Chuck, it would explain why the world is fucked. Yeah, I need to get my mind off all that line of thinking. And what better distraction, while sitting in a bomb shelter with many werewolves and their kids, than playing twenty uncomfortable questions with nieces and nephews, most of whom I haven’t met? And I mean that after the initial worry about being in a shelter wore off, the questions began. And these kids
“It’s wonderful to meet you all. Being here on such a crazy day has overloaded all of you. Julie mentioned you were staying above her cafe. Now I’m sure that place can’t have much in the way of entertainment. Especially for little ones.” Mrs. Rock smiled sweetly. “If you want to grab anything you might need for the baby, you can come to our house. We still have Rohan and Evie’s toys, including the playset out back.” She offered. “I don’t know. We wouldn’t want to impose, and my friend is supposed to come later.” Shannon chewed her bottom lip. “I can tell Byron we’re at my family’s house. He’ll find you just fine.” Rohan assured. “Please, Mom. I want to play.” Walt pleaded. “There are plenty of rooms so that the younger ones can take n-a-p-s.” Mr. Rock added spelling out the word most toddlers dread. “Fine. We can go to the Rock’s house.” Shannon sighed and nodded. “I’ll go by the apartment to get more of Russ’ things.” “Rohan and Shikoba can do that for you.” Mrs. Rock volunteer
You’d think things would have settled down, and to a degree, they have. Sadly Miss Fayte is still in her coma while Delta Silvercloud and a chemist from Silvercloud, who, for reasons I don’t fully understand, is aware of our secret, work night and day to find a cure. And since Delta Silvercloud’s sole focus is making that cure, Shikoba has been working even harder. Which means I’ve seen less rather than more of her. I’ve managed to squeeze in a handful of dates since we met. And I do not count attending court hearings about Michael and Eric as dates. Because they aren’t, even if we grab something to eat before or after the hearing. And the few dates we’ve had aren’t often just the two of us. We’ve double-dated with Shannon and Byron while my sister babysat Shannon’s kids. All I want is alone time with my mate. I know she has an important job, and with Delta Silvercloud’s focus on anything but the business, she’s picking up even more slack than before. But I’d like for our dates to be
What was going through my mind when I told Rohan I’d go through with the mating on the next new moon? I must have been insane to say I’d be ready to do this in a WEEK! I haven’t had sex with anyone since my surgery. Well, I tried to be intimate, but the guy freaked out when the reality of my transition hit him, and I’ve not bothered since. “Everything okay? We don’t have to do this. I can turn around and take you to your apartment or hang out at the house. Whatever you want and are comfortable with.” Rohan offered, placing his hand on my knee, making me jump, and I realized I’d spaced out. I shook my head and quickly typed my reply. He’s better with sign language, but I don’t want him to take his focus off the road to read my signs. “I’m okay. I’m just nervous, and that won’t change by putting this off for another month. So, no turning around.” I assured him. “If you say so. The offer is there even after we get there. You decide this is too much, and we will go home.” He promised a
The last five months have been the best of my life. After Shikoba and I completed our bond, everything clicked into place. I don’t just mean with our bond, but it was like a domino effect. For the most part, it’s only been good things. Some outcomes could have been better, but I’ll take what I can get. Delta Persephone and all the others infected by the virus were cured. Michael was given a slap on the wrist, serving ninety days for what happened at Shikoba’s apartment and outside Silvercloud. Delta Silvercloud made sure they had surveillance footage from both locations. Eric, however, got fifteen years. I know fifteen years sounds high for first-time domestic abuse charges. That’s the thing domestic abuse was only one of the charges Eric faced. I’m not sure how or why, but Eric was wanted for embezzlement, fraud, extortion, and possession with the intent to sell something like twenty pounds of cocaine. He was adamant that the chargers were fake, but all evidence said otherwise. Whi
He kissed his daughters, shooed them back to their nanny, and told her to take them to get something to eat. Once his daughters were out of sight, he joined us at the table, sitting opposite us. He sighed, set a folder on the table, and passed it to me. “Read it.” He nodded. I frowned and opened the folder. It was medical documents. It outlined in detail that Rémi’s wolf and heart have suffered major damage due to his chosen mate leaving him. I’m still not sure why he’s showing me this. “And?” I asked as I pushed the folder back to him. “I’m dying, Rohan. I came here as a last-ditch effort. The doctors in my pack said the only thing that could save me now would be my true mate. Of course, that option is off the table.” He waved a hand at Shikoba. “Obviously.” I nodded. “So why show me that? Why introduce your children? Leave them with their mother.” “Her mate doesn’t want them. He gave her two choices, abandon our daughters and me or be rejected by him.” Rémi frowned. “She wouldn
It has been one hell of a year. When I started working for Jonathan Silvercloud, I knew my life would never be the same. I didn’t realize how true that would end up being. I went from single, childless, and ostracized from my family to a committed relationship, beautiful twin daughters, and having at least a branch of my family back in my life. I still can’t believe this is my life. “Ko, what is for breakfast?” Chloé asked, yawning as she wandered in, dragging her security blanket behind her like an adorable Linus. Rohan’s mom made the blankets using some of Rémi’s old clothes after he passed away. She may not have liked the man, but she has accepted the girls as her granddaughters and wanted them always to have something of him. So one side is a patchwork of his shirts while the other is soft, Minky fabric. It’s also a good way to know which twin is which. Chloé’s blanket has morning glory pink, while Célia’s is pale turquoise. “Blueberry pancakes and bacon,” I answered, or the s
“I don’t know. I feel like this has to mean something. I ended up being a second-chance mate to a werewolf. You are dating a vampire and have premonitions, even if they are inaccurate. But you dreamed of Byron, meeting him, and getting away from Eric before it all happened.” I pointed out. “And now a hope chest she left for me that couldn’t be opened?” I arched my brow and looked at the chest. “I…” Shannon opened her mouth to protest, but even she had to admit I was on to something. “Open it, and let’s see.” I took a deep breath and searched for the keys for one that looked like it would fit. I settled on an old one that looked similar to the lock. Holding my breath, I put the key in and turned. A soft glow emanated from the lock before it clicked, and without me even touching it, the lid popped open. I blinked and peered inside, frowning as the large trunk only contained a stack of quilts and, on top, a black leather-bound journal with the same symbol from the keychain. “She left