"You’re a trouble magnet. Did you know that?" Ashton huffed as we ran through the forest.Limbs snagged at our skin and clothes, while roots threatened to trip us. Behind I could still hear the dark mages giving chase. Whatever it was that they were doing, they really didn’t want it to get out."I told you if we got caught, it was on you." I reminded him in annoyance. "And is now really the time to insult me?""I may not get another chance to say this." Ashton responded while picking up his pace. His eyes flashed as he looked behind us and spotted the dark mages that were quickly closing the distance between us. "We are going to need to shift. We are quicker in our wolf forms."

Andrew smiled at me as I tried to wrap my head around what he had said. It was clear that he was amused with my reactions, and I had to fight the urge to hit him."You’ve got a smooth tongue." I pointed out with a laugh."Only in the presence of a beautiful woman." Andrew responded. "Now, what will it be, m’lady?""I’ll have what you’re having." I said, deciding that I didn’t really know what I wanted anyway. "Surprise me."Nodding, Andrew lifted a hand and flagged down the waitress who was making her way towards the back. Smiling, she made her way to us, turning her back entirely on me and putting all

"I couldn’t agree more." Antoine beamed. "Haidan and I have already been briefed by Asher, but I would like for you and Ashton to hear him out too.""Sure." I nodded, looking around the room until my eyes rested on Asher, who was sitting against the far wall looking uncomfortable. "Get your ass over here and take charge, dude." I commanded with a smirk.At first, Asher remained in place, looking very uncomfortable, but in the end, he let out a breath and got up, making his way to the front of the room, where he was overlooking everyone.His lips were pressed into a thin line, and you could tell just by looking at him that he was exhausted, but he seemed to have regained some of his strengt

I busied myself getting dressed, trying to understand how I actually did what I just did. Beside me, Andrew remained quiet as well, pulling his pants back up and looking around for his shirt that I had thrown on the floor.My mind screamed at me to say something, anything, but my embarrassment was getting the best of me. Sure, I was experienced, extremely experienced, but it was pushing it to have sex in the broom closet of my own place of employment. What did that make me? A whore? Easy? I didn’t fucking know."I should get back to the bar." I said once I was fully dressed. I knew it sounded like a fucking copout, but I needed to get out of here."Hey… wait…." Andrew spoke a

For the next few days, I remained locked in the house, not leaving for anything except to run to the grocery store or to get essentials. It was a peaceful time spent with my younger siblings, without worry of running into a certain alpha that I had no interest in seeing.By day three of my isolation, I began to feel antsy, which is what led to me and the kids finding ourselves at the amusement park. After much begging on the twins' part, we had decided to go, though overly crowded places like this always made me nervous."Look, Thia!" Chloe beamed, tugging on my arm.Letting my gaze drift towards where she pointed, I found a large rollercoaster with many flashing lights.