LOGINIn minutes, I am there, all but flying toward the fermentation works. I can see with my eyes now Leona in her gray wolf form confronting a smaller wolf with pitch-black fur. I know instantly it’s Camila.I transform in the blink of an eye, and then I am running on my paws, eating up the ground as I
Layla’s POVIt’s late when there’s a knock on the door to my home, but at least I’m still dressed. I had stayed that way until right before I would go to bed in case the hospital called to say I should go to Benjamin.I need no mindlink to know it’s Alexander. His coming here is inappropriate, and r
Layla’s POVI must find some way to keep Alexander out of Starfall.When he stormed out of the orchard and away in his car two days ago, I had thought I would get some reprieve, but no. He was back the next day with claims that he wants to establish a formal trade agreement with Starfall.I was in B
“How’s it looking?” I call up.“Excellent. We’re heading for our best harvest yet.”“Wonderful.”“And you, sir?” she asks, and damn it if there isn’t something coy in her eyes. “Are you a fan of our wine?”“A great fan,” he says somewhat stiffly.“And of the wolf whose idea it was for us to make win
Layla’s POVI feel bile rise in my throat. This is the hard, demanding, even frightening Alpha I had learned from when I was in training to be his Delta. This is the Alpha who exiled his once-wife to a wintry wilderness.This is the Alpha who kept his pack safe and strong, no matter the cause.This
Alexander waits until she’s left the office before rounding on me.“You’ve managed to avoid giving me an explanation,” he growls. “But your time has run out, my dear.”I walk behind the desk and gesture for him to sit down before taking a seat myself. “Just what explanation do you feel you are owed,
Layla’s POV“Again.”The command is harsh and demanding, cutting through the air like a hot knife through butter. I adjust my stance and lift my fists. The warrior across from me smirks with confidence. He’s waiting for me to fail, just like the rest of them.I won’t let him have the satisfaction.N
Alexander’s POVSomething changed yesterday between us.There’s no doubt.The tension that had been growing finally eased when we slept together, replaced by a warmth that I know can fully return if we try hard enough. It’s a relief, honestly, even if Layla pushed me away afterward. She didn’t fully
This shouldn’t have happened. Having sex with Alexander after everything that happened recently… I must have lost my mind.“You should leave,” I mutter, standing. My voice shakes slightly, and I clear my throat to rid myself of the odd sensation.“Layla—”“Don’t,” I snap harshly. “Whatever you’re go
Layla’s POVHis mouth crashes to mine, hard and fast like a man who hasn’t had water in ages. His hands come up to cup my face, holding me in place as he claims my mouth.I can’t tell if he’s trying to silence me or punish me, and that only makes it worse.For a split second, I can’t move. Then, my







