Life’s Spiced Up with Some Werewolf Reads
After losing her parents, Paige vowed to survive for her son, Jaxon. But when her six-year-old is expelled for accidentally hurting a friend, her fragile world starts to crumble. As her husband grows distant and the town turns against them, Paige must uncover the truth behind Jaxon’s strange strength—and the secrets threatening to destroy their family.
Poppy’s eyes snap to mine. “Claiming me? What the hell does that mean?!” Her words echo off the kitchen walls, loud enough to make me flinch. I glance at Callen, silently begging him to take this one, and he gives me a small nod. His voice is calm. “It means he thinks you’re his mate.…
Ryder’s eyes scan the room, landing on me first before dropping to Leo’s unconscious form on the floor. His jaw tightens. “We need to move. It’s not safe here anymore.” Remy’s gaze lingers on Poppy, who’s curled in against the counter like she’s still trying to disappear into it. She flinches under the weight of…
Parker dips his head, then pushes the door open and carries Jaxon up the stairs with careful, even steps. I follow him in with Ryder at my back, and when the door clicks shut behind us, I let out a breath that I feel like I’ve been holding for hours. I stand there for a…
Jax giggles, thinking it’s a game, but my heart slams against my ribs. Ryder’s voice is urgent in the mind-link as he opens the door. He says one single word that makes my blood run cold. “Hunters.” Then everything explodes into chaos. ** Callen’s POV ** Dinner is going well, although my attempts to do…
I press my back to the wall, heart hammering in my chest, and creep toward the stairs. Every step is silent and careful, my senses screaming at me. The house is quiet except for Paige’s shaky breathing, Poppy whispering prayers, and Jaxon’s quiet questions. I pause at the bottom of the stairs, hand on the…
Callen raises his brows. “I don’t lose my balance.” “You did just now.” I force a laugh, even as my hands shake. Ryder doesn’t look convinced. Neither does Remy. Parker clears his throat. “She’s right. It’s her first time training, so everyone’s adrenaline is high. It could have been anything.” Ryder’s jaw flexes, like he…
“Love you too. Kiss Jax for me.” When the call ends, I sit there for a long moment, staring at the phone in my hand. She doesn’t know half of it. ** Ryder’s POV ** The house is quiet, apart from the faint hiss of water running upstairs. Paige has disappeared into the shower, her…
Poppy. My wolf pricks, sharp and alert as we listen to the whole conversation, mostly about us. But she’s laughing, and that laugh… it hits me harder than I want to admit. The call ends a few minutes later. Paige’s footsteps move around the bedroom. Callen lets out a low whistle. “Well, that was enlightening.…
“Thank you!” he shouts, his eyes lighting up. “You’re welcome, munchkin.” She ruffles his hair, then glances at the rest of us. “For the grown-ups, I got meat feasts. I hope you all like it, otherwise, you’ll have to share the pineapple with Jax.” Jaxon puts a protective arm over his box and lets out…
Callen smirks. “Something like that.” Ryder’s eyes light up, Parker’s hand squeezes mine, and Remy tilts his head, already assessing me like a trainer sizing up a new recruit. My pulse picks up as they watch me, daring me to do something. “What if I can’t?” I whisper. Ryder grins. “Then we’ll teach you.” The…