“But I’m older, I’m supposed to be the one looking out for you. Do you have any idea how much I hated myself when we were growing up, how much I still do, because I wasn’t strong enough to take care of you.” I suspect Cora has done a lot of thinking since our fight earlier this year, because rather

A gasp goes around the pups, and the little one perched on my hip whispers, “She said a bad word!” “You don’t know what you’re talking about – you have no idea what I’ve been through!” Isabel continues, pointing an outraged finger at me. “Happiness is… that’s done for me! I can’t ever have it again

“Yes.” Ella answers, sounding only slightly sullen. “Did you have dessert?” I follow up, wishing she would turn on her damn camera so I can see her. “No… though the chef did make an especially delicious looking cake today.” She reveals, obvious longing in her voice. “Okay, then you call down to t

A fist slams into my face, “I’m going to make you pay for this, bitch.” My attacker snarls, gesturing to his dead friend. “No - please!” I cry, “it wasn’t supposed to happen this way, you should be dead.” “Well now you get to die.” His face comes into focus over mine, and I can see the pure, sadi

I can feel his wolf fighting for control, and in the next moment he’s pulling me up onto my knees. “No, damn you. You weren’t.” He rumbles, dragging me into his arms and claiming my mouth in a searing kiss. I don’t resist, I throw my arms around his neck and let myself be taken. His hands are rough