Life’s Spiced Up with Some Werewolf Reads
Ten years after being exiled for betraying her family, **Seraphina** rushes to the hospital after learning her estranged father has been attacked. Her brother’s hatred reignites old wounds, blaming her for destroying their family. But when her dying father asks to see “his daughter,” Seraphina must face a devastating truth—and the past she’s tried to forget.
It was the kind of small, simple conversation that shouldn’t have meant much-but for me, it did. To talk about children and school and weather, to be ordinary and mundane for five minutes, felt almost decadent. The last of my restless energy was spent at the farmer’s market, and by the time I was walking…
The finality in her tone left no room for argument. My daughter-the child I had raised, the baby I had held against my chest-was casting me out of her home. My pride would not let me beg. I stood, smoothing my blouse, forcing my voice sady. Very well. I’ll leave you to your life. But…
It didn’t look like we would have any interruptions tonight, and the thought of what th meant-finishing what we started in the hotel-had me wiping sweaty palms against my jeans. But then Lucian pulled out Uno cards, and the laugh that burst out of me carried away all the tension and anxiety. An hour later,…
Lucian pressed it to his ear, his face carved into a cold mask. “This is Lucian Reed,” he said smoothly, authority wrapping around each syllable. “If you’re in actual trouble, I’ll send someone immediately to assist you. If not, I expect there won’t be any further interruptions tonight.” I stiffened, my mouth opening in alarm.…
And then I saw him. The doorway had a direct view of the stairs, and Lucian Reed descended those stairs at that exact moment, barefoot, his shirt unbuttoned halfway. His eyes flicked to me, widening for a fraction before his face settled into an unreadable mask. My gaze darted between them-the way Sera swallowed hard,…
Her smile was pure sunshine. “Because you’re incredible, duh. Your training records aren’t a secret. Your stats are phenomenal for your progress level. It would be criminal for you not to be on it.” I wanted to argue, to say this must have been some kind of mistake, and I wasn’t as great as everyone…
“Of all the f-” He caught himself, jaw tightening as if he’d swallowed the curse halfway. I blinked against the sudden dark, disoriented. Then I reached for him, my fingers finding his cheek, warm and taut under my touch. “Hey,” I whispered, smiling even though he couldn’t see me. “It’s okay” I felt the heaviness…
I snuggled into the pillows, turning to Maya. She mirrored my position. “So,” she urged excitedly. “Tell me more!” There it was again-that giddy teenage exhilaration. I’d just come back from a date with my crush, and now I was telling my best friend about it. But as I recounted the date and all the…
She chattered beside me, filling the morning air with easy laughter, but my thoughts lingered on Lucian’s touch, the scent of his cologne still clinging faintly to my sweater from when he hugged me goodbye. On the ride home, a screen bolted to the back of the cab’s headrest flickered with morning broadcasts. I wasn’t…
A flicker of anger surged, but I swallowed it down. I had no idea why she was hostile. It was hard to believe that, as gentle and kind as Lucian was, someone from his pack could be so acerbic. I met her gaze calmly. “Jessica, I’m not here to compete for anyone’s approval. Not even…