Aileen continues sobbing apologies to her son, and then Isabel and Henry come forward to lend their arms as well.Sinclair appears by my shoulder, a pained expression on his handsome face as he takes in the scene. “You finally got through to her?”“Not me.” I correct, running my hands over my baby b
SinclairIt’s no easy feat to calm my wolf. The moment he sees the cold-hearted human who confronted us after Damon’s rogue attack at the Solstice, he begins clawing at the surface of my skin, begging to get out. I desperately work to keep my face blank, though I know my mate can sense my surprise
“You mean the centuries and centuries you lied to us?” Another human counters gruffly. “I’m sorry,” Ella sighs, “But what nation hasn’t lied to one another in order to advance their own peoples? Have you all announced every technology, innovation and defense strategy your country employs? Or have y
Trigger warning: suicidal ideation - please take care! EllaWe’ve all been on a high ever since our meeting with the humans yesterday. No o
Have you really? I ask, not pausing to wonder why the idea of violence delights me so much.No, but it is tempting. He answers darkly, flashing his fangs and making me giggle again.“With all due respect Alpha, Ella needs to be able to focus on the session.” Leon replies easily. “Right now she’s so
Trigger warning: suicidal ideation - please take care! EllaI’m about to hoist myself up onto the frozen railing when two robed figures appear on either side of me, their faces both familiar and strange. There’s something about them that sets off alarms in my mind, but not the usual kind. It fee
They pile into the group hug and their father bends down to scoop them up into his arms, balancing the three older children while his wife cradles the youngest. I can hear their laughter, but I can feel it too. Their happiness is foreign to me and yet so contagious, merely watching them makes me fee
EllaAfter Leon leaves Sinclair takes me to bed, though not for the reason I initially hoped. I cling to him as he tries to place me in my nest, “What are you doing?” I inquire indignantly.“Trying to help you get comfortable.” He replies, petting my cheek. “You need to rest.”“You promised we’d cud