Conan"Deal, Sparrow," I said, watching a subtle smile play on her lips. It seemed I had successfully diverted her attention, at least momentarily, from the weighty matters at hand."Now, about that dream of yours," she prodded, her eyes searching mine for an explanation.I sighed, deciding it was time to share a part of my past with her. "It wasn't just any dream. It was a memory."Her eyes softened as she absorbed the revelation. "Who was she to you?""She was someone important. But that's a story for another time."Jade nodded, understanding the need for discretion. The air hung heavy with unspoken words, our bodies still tingling from the interrupted moment of intimacy."Let's focus on us, Sparrow," I suggested, my gaze meeting hers. "What made you stop us back there?""Brad.""Because he called or because he called?" I asked, hiding the look that had probably crossed her face, by making a pretense of walking over to one of the plush chairs she had in her office.I plopped down on

JadeI raised a bemused eyebrow. "I can have him?" She shrugged, leaning back against her chair and now looking like a carefree teenager, but I didn't miss how her eyebrows drew together in a slight wince. "I had planned to marry Beta Conan once I was old enough. But, you can have him, I give you my blessings."I let out a small laugh. "Oh really, thank you, Olivia. I appreciate your kind gesture of letting me have the love of your life for myself."She waved her dainty hand in the air like she was a princess. "Oh, you're welcome."I allowed my laugh to flow out of me freely as the tension in the room eased. It was a strange, almost surreal moment, shifting from the weighty discussion about her bruise to this lighthearted banter about Conan."Alright then, I'll make sure to let him know about your generous offer," I said with a playful smile.She grinned, her youthful energy shining through. "Great! Now, about this bruise..."I focused back on the seriousness of the situation. "Firs

ConanIt was the rogue that had seemingly led the attack on the Nightingale pack a few days ago. He stepped into the dim light, his features becoming clearer. The scars on his face told a story of battles and survival. As I studied them, mine began to itch and I checked my fists to hold myself back from scratching at them. His eyes, however, held a fierce determination and confidence."Who are you?" I demanded, keeping my stance firm. Despite the tension in the air, my senses were alert, ready for any sudden moves. The other wolves that I had spotted during my scan remained hidden, probably waiting for a signal before they stepped out.The rogue chuckled, a low, mocking sound that grated on my nerves. "You can call me Shade. The Rogue Alpha, as they like to say."The gall of this guy. I thought to myself wondering about the amount of boldness mixed with craziness he had to have to call himself the Rogue Alpha.Rogues were werewolves that had either been kicked out of their pack or l

Jade"Olivia, I'm truly sorry to hear that you've been going through such difficulties," I said sincerely. "But I need you to understand that there are resources and support available. You don't have to carry this burden alone. We can help you and your family."As I said so, I was reminded again of the younger me, one who had suffered and gone through so much pain and sorrow. My heart clenched fiercely and I promised myself that I would help Olivia using everything that I've got.At my words, Olivia wiped away her tears, nodding with a mixture of relief and apprehension. "I didn't want to burden anyone, especially after what happened with my dad. But if there's help, if there's a way to make things better for my family, I'll do anything."I smiled reassuringly. "That's the spirit, Olivia. We're here to support you. I'll come to your home after work, and your mom and I work on finding the best possible assistance for your family. You deserve a chance to thrive without sacrificing your

JadeI stared at Alpha Brad, my exhaustion momentarily forgotten as surprise and confusion took over. His presence at my door, especially at this late hour, was unexpected."Can we talk?" he asked I hesitated, studying his face for any signs of insincerity. After what had happened the last time I had seen him, I wasn't sure what to make of his sudden appearance, and I was nervous to let him in. His eyes flickered down and I immediately looked down as well to see that my robe's ties had loosened, allowing the lingerie I had worn to bed to peek through.I hurriedly snapped the robe close, retying it, causing his eyes to flicker back up to mine. "It's late, Brad. Whatever it is, can't it wait until tomorrow?"He pretentiously ran a hand through his hair, acting nervous and agitated. "I know it's late, but this can't wait. I've been thinking about this for so long, and I can't hold it back anymore."I sighed, feeling a mix of frustration and curiosity. I hesitated, battling my tiredness