“There’s nothing you guys can’t track,” Thea said, thinking. The men smiled at the confidence she had in them. I smiled at how she boosted their morale in these subtle ways. No wonder they followed her. She was a natural leader. “If they got away from you and no one knows anything about the big b

“I don’t mean to,” she said. “But you’re right. My default is to hide my feelings. I did it for so long, thinking I couldn’t let you guys see how much I wanted you. The past little while has been a lot. I can’t bear the thought of any of our people dying because of choices I’ve made. I’m relieved ev

KAI’S POV Thea and I went back to the bed and cuddled while letting the food we ate digest. “What do you like?” I said, combing my fingers through my mate’s beautiful, soft, chestnut hair. “What do you mean?” Thea said. “What makes you feel good? What do you want me to do to you? What do you li

She accepted my apology, and we hugged to show there were no hard feelings. She felt my tear-soaked cheek against hers, pulled back, and asked me if I was okay. She tore off her boxing gloves, grabbed my arm, and took me to get fixed up while I hatched schemes in my mind. “You never said anything,”

Xavier suppressed a smile. “Higher power then,” he said. “But whatever you want to call it is fine by me. I’m here to serve.” Thea rolled her eyes, and they both chuckled. “So, you think vampires were supposed to function like angels?” Xavier said. “That’s their higher purpose? I’m stronger than o