Carena: "What did you just call me?" I grunted quietly, my eyes stinging with tears of anger. How dare he use that term for me when the real owner of such a tag is him."I said--" Before he could finish, I raised my hand and slapped him as hard as I could. He shook his head and froze for a few seconds, almost like he wasn't certain that it really just happened."Did you fucking--" He straightened his back and had only raised his hand when I intervened, reminding him I wasn't his mate who he could mistreat anymore."Touch me and my Sawyer will kick you out of his pack," I hissed. He stared at my face in disbelief before nodding his head in understanding."My Sawyer? Since when did you grow so possessive over someone?" There was anger in his voice, also shock."You got to tell me what you wanted to tell me. Now, fuck off, Jack!" I hissed at him.The more I responded to him, the more I felt like he was trying to grasp the change in me. I would never dare speak back to him. Even when I c

Carena: I hoped for the morning to start off well, but that didn't happen. Sawyer got up earlier than usual to go for a run. I've been trying to learn as much as I can about him, and I knew that fitness was his top priority.Once again, I was summoned to Lord Rennick's study for a dreadful meeting, but this time I didn't give in. I decided not to attend. It's not like they would engage in any meaningful conversation with me. They would just scold and threaten me.I stayed in my bedroom, waiting for Sawyer's arrival, when a knock on the door grabbed my attention. "Come in," I said, straightening my blue dress as I sat on the couch, expecting it to be either Ginny or Janine. Instead, Lord Rennick and Lady Jane burst in, wearing expressions that darkened the room.My heart skipped a beat when Lady Jane slammed the door shut and glared at me. "You were supposed to join us for a meeting. How dare you disobey our orders?" she yelled, while Lord Rennick paced around aggressively."I was tir

Carena: I stood before everyone, hands clasped in front of me, head bowed. Despite my posture, I could sense their reactions to my presence."What's happening, Sawyer?" Lord Rennick took the first step, while the others waited impatiently, eager to grasp the situation."Why don't you enlighten us?" Sawyer shot back, his fists clenched tightly."I'm clueless," Lord Rennick scanned the room, met with similar expressions of confusion. "Why did you instruct Paula to retrieve Carena’s reports?" He turned to his grandfather, and in that moment, my hopes surged. I raised my head, sensing a shift in tone."I didn't," Lord Rennick denied, exchanging a swift glance with Lady Paula, who frowned at the confrontation.Sawyer's focus shifted to Paula, and she stiffened, anticipating his next move. But before he could confront her, a protective Jack stepped forward, shielding his mother from Sawyer's angry gaze."Could you clarify this matter? Your mention of my mother didn't sit well with me," Jac

Carena: After returning to the mansion, I discovered the Red Raven pack and the members of my household enjoying an evening tea. Sawyer was absent, so I decided not to join them in the living room.I headed to the bedroom and immediately went to the bathroom to change into lingerie, preparing for Sawyer's arrival.My heart raced as I put on the revealing outfit, making me feel a bit self-conscious about showing so much skin.With a quick glance at myself, I opened the bathroom door and stepped out to a surprising sight.The room was illuminated by candles, and there was a cake on the table.I had thrown on a robe over my lingerie to avoid any unexpected exposure.Sawyer sat in front of the cake, holding a red rose with a look of pure adoration in his eyes. One arm extended across the couch, the other holding the rose, gently tapping the empty spot beside him.Although his body was relaxed, his gaze was fixed on me through his eyebrows. A smile formed on my lips as I approached the co

Carena: "I'm really sorry to bother you. I had no idea the kitchen would be occupied at this time of night," Jack whispered, sounding almost like he wanted to convey something else but the words came out differently."No problem. My mate and I are finished here anyway," Sawyer said, wrapping his arm around me and pulling me closer to his chest, taking the plate and walking past Jack."You should have brought your mate to accompany you," Sawyer uttered to Jack."She doesn't really like the idea of midnight snacking," the tone Jack used was odd. It sounded like he was unhappy about Tabitha's lack of interest in certain things."Sad!" Sawyer shrugged.As we crossed paths, I noticed the anger in Jack's eyes. He could hide it from others, but not from me since I've lived with him and was very familiar with his actions and moods.Sawyer and I went to the bedroom together and ate the sandwiches before going to sleep. He held me in his arms all night, and I slept better than I ever have befo