I had already been mated before. I could never be his Luna, and I certainly wasn’t about to leave my homeland to live amongst the humans. Once I was clean and dressed, I headed out to my garden to check on today’s harvest. I grabbed a small basket and got to work, a small smile playing on my lips.

Ava I hadn’t expected to see Leonard here, of all people. As he turned to face us, that familiar stoic expression on his face, a rush of gratitude washed over me. “Leonard,” I breathed, taking a step forward. “It’s so nice to see you. I didn’t realize you were the one Chris had chosen as his Bet

Leonard chuckled, shaking his head ruefully. “Well, I had simply assumed that you and Chris were… you know.” He ran a hand through his silvery hair. “An item, of sorts. Most young men like him pursue romantic interests quite vigorously. At least, they did when I was his age.” The implication of hi

“Trees aside,” he said, “I was under the impression that your… subordinates—what are they called, ‘Omegas’?—would be available to assist with any labor requirements. They are essentially free labor, are they not?” I felt my stomach twist. The Omegas were no longer our slaves. And the way that his

Rather than explain, I simply grinned and rolled up the pantlegs of my pajamas before cleaning my feet in the nearby sink that I used specifically for this reason. Then, I climbed up onto the ledge of the nearest tub, and without hesitating, I swung one leg over the side and stepped right down into