“He helped Beta’s mother band together the rogues that Kade used to attack the Crescent Pack but wait Hazel ” He says as I go to jump up horrified.“He didn’t know and was trying to help his father, that’s what made him hesitant to challenge his father, thought he owed him for covering up for him”“Well, if that’s true why beat him up” I demand to know.“He is lucky he only got away with a few broken bones, I wanted to kill him” He says making bile rise in my throat.“What, why would you do that Clan , he is my mate”“Was your mate Hazel , and that’s exactly why I did it, he should have known better then to hurt my sister, he is alive so stop overreacting he will heal, now get out, go pack we leave in an hour”Hazel’s I sat in the front with my brother on the trip there, Janet sat in the back, said she wanted to be out of grabbing reach of Clan who growled at her as she hopped in the car. The trip took hours and by the time we got to the border of the city I was spent and just wanted

“I am only tipsy, not drunk so be a good little sister and go down and fetch more from the bar downstairs” Clan tells her.“You don’t think you drank enough?” She asks.“Just stop whining and go” He tells her before reaching in his pocket and giving her his credit card. She growls before taking it from him and walking out the door.“I know what we can do tomorrow, I will take you to meet someone she is pretty nice but also a little scary, you can ask her about your mates” Clan says making me sit up or at least try to.“Who and where” I ask.“Avery, she is the city’s regent, she is usually at her apothecary shop on the east side”“What do you mean she is scary” I ask.“because she is not just a witch, you will see tomorrow. We can go after lunch” He says and I yawn before nodding. We sit in silence for a bit waiting for Janet to come back.“Clan ?”“yeah”“What did she say about your mate?” He says nothing but rolls over facing me on his bed and I notice how sad he looks.“Is that why

The streets were bustling with people, and people sat at the tables and chairs enjoying the outdoors. Quite different from the dark gloomy streets of where the hotel was. Looking at the store we parked out the front of, I could see soaps and homemade goods all bottled neatly and packaged to catch the eye of passers-by. Walking to the door, I push on it a little bell signalling customers had arrived goes off. Incense burning my nose the instant I walked in. So strong I could taste it. A woman in her twenties was sitting at the counter, she looked up as we entered.Like the man in the elevator, she had the same eerie feel to her, though the dominance radiating out her was strong, so strong I could tell we came to the right place. Her auburn hair hanging loosely down her back, green sparkling eyes watching us with curiosity.Janet looks at me nervously nudging me forward and I hadn’t realised we had both stopped in the centre of the store.She leans back in her chair before hopping up and

“Though that colour lipstick doesn’t really suit you, should have went with red” Aamon says with a chuckle.“You knew and let me walk all the way here looking like an idiot” Clan growls at him.“I think it suits you, you go girlfriend” Aamon says giving him a thumbs up. “I’d do you” He says sending him a wink. Clan growls lowly. “You’re so dead, I am going to kill you Janet l” He bellows. Janet points to me and I roll my eyes. Clan steps forward. Ava walks over placing her hand on his arm and he relaxes.“this isn’t over” He says glaring at us, but I couldn’t help but snicker. He grabs some tissues wiping it off smudging it everywhere though the lipstick doesn’t budge.“You’re right it is far from over, in fact Hazel I would rather you go outside. My store doesn’t need to be destroyed” Avery says making everyone look at her as she ushers me toward the door.“What is going on?” I ask.“Janet want to chime in here” Avery asks. I look over my shoulder and she turns away guiltily.“I’m so

“So stubborn” She mutters rubbing her temples.“Get in the car Hazel , he will follow you home and shit hits the fan if he does” She says.“All this drama, drama drama, you owe me new windows” She says pointing to Lucas he nods before his eyes snap to me.“Come Hazel ” He says tugging on my arm.“Will you stop, you ain’t my keeper, now fuck off I have to go home to give a message to my mother anyway” I tell him shaking his hand off.“No Janet will be delivering the message, I am sorry about this Hazel ”“About what?” I ask confused.“Grab her, she isn’t going to go willingly, and I like my door” She says.Lucas grabs me and I throw my head back and he grunts before I see Aamon opens the passenger door. Lucas shoving me in before Aamon grabs my face. His eyes turning black, and I feel this strange sensation roll over me, every muscle in my body relaxing.“Stop fighting them” He says, and the idea suddenly seems very reasonable, and I find myself nodding. The car starts and he lets go t