Nissa To say I was perturbed to come back to my current home away from home and find my ‘mate’ had not only liberated his brother from my little workshop but had also disappeared himself would be a bit of an understatement. Luckily, one of the skills I’ve perfected over the years is tracing my own magic. If I’ve put a spell on it, I can find it. Imagine my delight when I follow the trail to a human town, and more specifically, a human hospital. Humans are easy to fool. One flick of my wrist and they will see anything I want them to see. It will make it so much easier to recoup what I lost. I put a lot of work into Asher West and I’m not willing to let him slip away along with the thousands of dollars his father owes me. Which is why I find myself in his fated mates hospital room dressed as a nurse, ready to take what’s mine. “It’s nice to meet you, Elena. My name is Nissa.” I finally greet the far too chirpy woman when my initial attempts to enter her mind fail. Asher is

Asher “Fuck! I missed you!” Elena and I are lying face to face in her hospital bed, our noses touching and lips brushing in between our soft-spoken words. Asp and Mason said they were going out to talk with staff, to make sure no one suspects what happened in this room, but really they’re just giving us time to talk. I’ll admit I was shocked when she told me she’d been the one to kill our mother. But when Mason filled in the blanks, I wanted to resurrect her so I could kill her again myself. Even if she hadn’t murdered those girls, I’d still want her dead for intending to kill my mate. “I missed you too. I thought-, I thought-” Elena’s chin wobbles and her voice cracks, my heart cracking with it. “I’m so sorry, gorgeous girl. I’m so fucking sorry. You didn’t deserve any of what I’ve put you through. You deserve a much better mate than me and all the garbage that comes with me.” I pull her forehead to mine and stare deep into her beautiful blue eyes, willing her to see how m

*Trigger warning: Mention of Suicidal Ideation Elena The tortured sounds of heartsick wailing and low keening reach far beyond the walls of the little cabin as I approach. In lieu of being returned home to her abusive family, Dana Seevers is staying with the family of one of the Sacred Moon warriors under twenty-four hour guard. And by all accounts, she’s suffering. “Luna, thank you so much for coming.” An older woman greets me at the door. “Can I get you something to drink? I would offer you more but I’ve had my hands full.” She glances meaningfully at the door to Dana’s room and I nod in understanding. Dana will need near constant supervision given the circumstances of separation from her mate, even one as ruthless and feared as the South Woods Alpha. The risk is high that she’ll try to take her own life. “I’m fine, thank you. Is someone in the room now?” Surely she hadn’t left her alone. “My daughter is with her. We’re afraid to leave her but so far she hasn’t stopped scr

Elena “We need to coordinate, arrive at the separate packs at the same time so they can’t tip each other off.” Daddy Ryan says, leaning over the map spread out on the desk. “You think they know about each other’s illegal activities?” Mason’s surprise mirrors my own, not having considered the possibility. “It’s entirely possible.” Daddy Reegan answers. “Either way, we shouldn’t risk it.” The other men hum in agreement and return to their planning. Discussions of how many warriors to take to each pack, how many to leave behind, weak areas in the respective pack borders, fill the room. The migraine I feel building behind my eyes must show on my face because my mother comes over and places a cool hand on my cheek, a sympathetic look on her face. “Why don't we go to the kitchen and prepare some snacks. It looks like they’re going to be here a while and they’re bound to get hungry.” She suggests. “Yeah, that’s a good idea.” I nod absently, my mind occupied with all the things

Aspen “What is wrong with him?” I look to Mason, assuming my twin doesn’t understand what’s happening anymore than I do. My eyes flick from Mason to Asher and back to Mason again, waiting for an answer. The psychotic South Woods Alpha is writhing on the ground in pain, clearly incapacitated for the moment, but I can’t for the life of me figure out why. Unfortunately, I also can’t figure out why both of them are staring at me like I’m the one losing his marbles. “I asked what’s wrong with him? Why is he scratching at his chest like he’s trying to claw out his own heart?” I try again, wondering if I stuttered the first time. “Aspen, let me help you sit down. I think you might be in shock.” My brother steps slowly toward me like I’m a skittish animal he might scare away. “What? I’m not in shock. Why would I be in shock?” I snort at the ridiculous idea. “Keep your eyes on me, baby boy.” Mason puts a little Alpha bark behind his words and I can’t help but obey. “We think you’