QuirinaFranklin doesn’t come back to join us and I find it really odd. I tried to mind link him but he just responded not now. It’s very peculiar. It doesn’t phase Annabelle for a second though as she focuses on making me look perfect. I sit in the chair in front of my vanity, facing her, for at least an hour if not a little more. She asks me when I last shaved and that I need to do it or get waxed before I put on the dress. I remind her that the masquerade was only like two days ago and that I’m fine.She huffs at me, as if I’m being unreasonable but then tells me to stand up so I can get in my dress. The way she’s acting is amusing and for a moment, I wish Bryce was her mate. She deserves someone who will wine and dine her and put the effort into trying to make a perfect date.Don’t get me wrong, I’m grateful for Bryce. I’m so far happy that he is my mate, but while I never expected to get a mate this good, it’s all that Annabelle has ever wanted. I breathe out after she zips me u

Quirina Bryce and I fell asleep next to one another last night. It was the best sleep I’ve ever had and I can’t imagine trying to sleep without him. The one thing I liked most about it though is that we stayed together because we wanted to not because we did it out of some lust-induced haze.Honestly, I’m glad Rowan interrupted us yesterday. Who knows how far we would’ve gone if we weren’t interrupted?We’ll get there, we’ll get to all of the physical stuff, but right now, there’s still so much we’re trying to figure out, it’s probably for the best that we don’t do more.I’m still laying in his bed, looking up at the top of the fort that he made. I know that if I move that it will wake him up because truly there’s no graceful way to get out of the fort. I breathe out and try to

QuirinaI look over my shoulder to see a man and a woman that I’ve never seen before, but behind them… I see the pack doctor trying to quietly beckon me. I give him a single nod and send a mind link to him saying, “Go to the sitting area on the Alpha’s floor. I’ll be with you momentarily.”I must’ve accidentally had my mind block up because I can’t think of any other reason that he would come to seek me out. My eyes flicker to the man and the woman, but they aren’t looking at me, they’re looking at Bryce.I look back at Bryce to see that he has slightly paled as he says, “Mom, dad, what are you doing here?”His mom scoffs, “Is that any way to treat your parents when you haven’t seen them in months? Come give me a hug.”He pushes off the counter and obliges with her request. He gives his mom a hug, but when he faces his father, he holds his shoulders back and gives a firm handshake and says, “Nice to see you, sir.”My eyes narrow, that’s an odd way to address your dad after not seeing h

QuirinaI walked around every trail we have in the pack, I tried to mind link both of my parents but their shields are up. Surely, they didn't leave early. They would've told me or at least mind linked me to let me know I was in charge a day early.I huff out of exhaustion as I walk through the pack house's front door. I hear soft giggles and walk to the kitchen where Felicity is happily baking with the cooks. I frown because if she's here then my parents can't be too far behind. I go to the stairs and take them two at a time as I rush to my parent's office. Nope, still not there.I huff as I turn around and go to their bedroom and then finally, I see them. I frown, "Where the heck have the two of you been?"My mom looks at me startled and asks, "What do you mean, hon?""We've been around the pack all day," Dad adds. I nod as I enter their room and say, "Well, you've conveniently been everywhere I haven't."Dad chuckles, "Purely a coincidence, kids. What's going on, anyway?"I shut th

QuirinaIt’s like my body knew that my parents were gone.At four in the morning I was wide awake. And although I was comfortable with Bryce’s arm around me, I found myself unable to remain in bed.I got up and left him alone in my room. I walked down the hall toward Felicity’s room and I listened outside her door, but there is no noise in there so I know she’s okay. My stomach churns and I’m not sure why. Is my gut telling me that something is going to happen?Is it the new responsibility?I don’t know, but I feel unnerved.I walk around the pack house and slowly make my way down the stairs and to the kitchen. The lights are turned off, no one will be in here for awhile. I sigh as I turn the lights on and start on a pot of coffee. I know there’s no chance I’ll fall asleep again so I might as well fully wake up and maybe do some work.As the coffee brews I hear footsteps down the stairs. I lean against the counter and glance up, surprised to see Hiro walk into the room. His eyebrows r