TessLucas bellows, “What do you mean you’re moving out?!” He is not trying to be intimidating, but at 6’4 feet tall, it just has that natural effect on me.I stand there, trembling in my shoes, as he towers over me. Luckily, Claudia steps between us with her eyes glaring daggers at Lucas.“Tess is moving out because you’re an idiotic wolf who doesn’t know how lucky he is to have her as his mate! Do you even realize how stupid you are?!” She prods a finger into his chest, making him repeatedly blink when she keeps it between his two pectoral muscles.“Don’t touch me...” Lucas hisses, but Claudia doesn’t look one bit afraid of the larger werewolf.“No, because if I move, you’re just going to try and talk Tess out of leaving. And guess what? I won’t let you. She is making the right decision to leave your mansion since you clearly need to figure your shit out, like the fact you’re being stupid.”Lucas growls. “It’s not safe for her to leave! Tess is a human now, and Wesley is too busy wa

TessPanic overwhelms me when growls and snarls come from every direction. The Luan pack—my pack—is changing into their wolf forms, but since I’m a human, I can’t help them win against the Safir pack. I can only stand and stare while trying hard to continue supporting Claudia’s weight.“Ughh... ugh!” Claudia makes a barfing sound and suddenly bends forward to empty her stomach right on my white shoes. I stare at them in horror, and she gives me a small apologetic smile. “Sorry... I’m drunk.”“I can see that,” my attention is quickly brought to the fight scene when I hear whimpering coming from all around us. The club is packed with wolves, but my pack isn’t winning because everyone seems to be drunk. I can feel Claudia’s weight becoming heavier, her body slumping against mine. I know I need to get her out of here before things worsen. I carefully maneuver us both through the crowd, trying to avoid any stray claws or teeth and make my way towards the exit.As we near the door, a hand

TessMy heart thumps wildly in my chest as I sneak out of the mansion and out into the night. I can’t believe I’m going against my own Alpha and Luna. It’s forbidden—crazy, even—but I can’t let Freddy die. He saved my life, and now I have to return the favor. No matter the cost, even if it means breaking all the rules and risking everything. The light of the moon illuminates the path and the petals of the flowers on the ground. My nightgown flutters in the breeze, and I feel the oversized jeans jacket Lily lent me almost swallowing me within its embrace. Do I even look presentable?My black hair is a mess; not combed or cared for in any way. No makeup has graced my face tonight, probably making me look as ugly as I feel… But none of that should matter because I’m not going on a date. I’m just going to save Freddy....so why am I worried that he won’t find me pretty? My cheeks flame at the idea of the attractive hybrid taking in my questionable outfit. He is probably going to think

Freddy For the first time in my life, I’m in love. It just sucks that the person my heart races for belongs to another male—the irony isn’t lost on me. Cupid has a wicked sense of humor. Tess isn’t my fated mate. She belongs to Lucas, a former friend of mine, but flipping hell—he doesn’t deserve her! Lucas has done nothing but take Tess for granted while she sacrificed her whole being to save his sorry ass. She gave up her wolf and her calling, and for what?! For him to tell her that he didn’t want a human mate! Fucking bastard. Simply thinking about that makes me want to hit his face until there is nothing left. But I can’t. Tess would never forgive me if I killed her fated mate…even though he deserves it. I pout. Honestly, I don’t deserve to be with Tess either. She is innocent, kind-hearted, and a warm person while I’m...evil. Let’s face it: I’m wrong for her. And yet she kissed me. Not only that, but she said she wanted me—ME! Can you believe it? With a stupidly happy smile on

TessAs I study Lucas’s handsome face, the mate bond overwhelms all of my senses. I’m filled with sudden warmth, need, and ridiculous desperation. My whole body craves him: my skin, cunt, arms, lips—even my nose longs to inhale his scent. But there is one part of my body that isn’t singing when I’m near him, and that’s my heart. That part of me belongs to Freddy...I think? I’m not entirely certain. I like him, but the lines get a little blurry whenever I’m around Lucas. Fighting a mate bond isn’t easy, especially since I know Lucas isn’t evil, just confused.“Look, Tess...” Lucas inhales and drags his sweaty hands up his jeans, dark hair hanging into his face. He is unbelievably beautiful with his blue eyes and chiseled features. “What must I do in order for you to forgive me?”I sink my teeth into my bottom lip. “I don’t have an answer to your question, Lucas. You’re not a bad person, I know that, but...I have sort of fallen in love with someone else.”He doesn’t look shocked. If an