Life’s Spiced Up with Some Werewolf Reads
“Please,” I begged, tears already starting again. Just tell me the truth. I’ll believe whatever you say. Eonly trust you.” “Sorry? Who is this?” A woman’s voice Sweet, melodious, unfamiliar My heart stopped “Caely is in the shower right now and can t come to the phone. Can I take a message?” Caely. Just like…
“Want to sleep in my bed tonight? I can tell you stories about the princess who saved the dragon instead of the other way around!” The offer nearly shattered what little composure I had left. “Maybe next time, Daisy. Thank you, though.” I was heading for the stairs when Mary emerged from the kitchen, flour-dusted…
“You’re deluding yourself, Sable. His voice remained ice-cold, but I caught the tiniest tremor beneath the surface. “I’m exactly what everyone warned you about-a playboy who toys with women’s hearts.” “You’ll find someone who truly deserves you. Someone who can give you the peaceful life you deserve.” “Forget about me, Sable. You’re better off without…
And what about Caelan? Will he walk away to protect her… or fight to stay by her side? Now even your own father wants her dead!” His voice broke on the last word. “Tell me, who else in your family sees her as a threat? Your mother? Your cousins? How many more people want my…
Rodrigo was waiting exactly where I’d left him. Our eyes met across the corridor, and I saw understanding pass between us. He could read everything in my expression-my decision, my surrender, my breaking heart. He walked to me and placed a heavy hand on my shoulder. Darrell’s soft laughter drifted from his position against the…
“Really?’ I searched his face for any hint of deception. “You’re sure he wasn’t injured?” Dad’s gaze shifted toward the window, avoiding my eyes. ‘Yes.’ A cold finger of dread traced down my spine. ‘Dad, you look strange. What happened?” “Nothing happened.” “Then why isn’t he here? The words tumbled out faster now. He knows…
They stumbled toward the exit together, Darrell bearing Sable’s weight while Caelan followed behind on unsteady legs. As they passed the destroyed SUV, its alarm system shrieked into the night air. The driver’s side airbag had deployed and deflated, revealing the person slumped behind the wheel. Caelan’s step faltered as light from the flames illuminated…
7 11:52 Fri, 22 Aug P M The warmth of his words and the sincerity in his eyes made my heart swell with gratitude. Dad sighed deeply, then looked at me. “The decision is yours, daughter. As long as you’re happy.” “Dad, thank you.” I woke up earlier than usual. The empty space beside me…
I nodded, not trusting my voice. “I was so young, so foolish. I told you it was just an ordinary rock.” His thumb brushed across my knuckles. “But I was wrong. It wasn’t ordinary at all. It was a reflection of your beautiful heart-the way you see magic and wonder in everything around you, including…
How dare she look at me like I was nothing. Like I was less than nothing. I paced through the wreckage, stepping on glass that crunched under my feet. My phone. Where was my fucking phone? 1 found it under a pile of destroyed magazines and scrolled frantically through my contacts. That woman. The one…