Chapter 46
Selene‘s POV
We should have heard something by now. Luna huffs as I scrub dishes in the kitchen sink. After a simple dinner and a quick bath, Lila curled up on the sofa to watch her favorite show while I clean up. It‘s amazing how unfazed she is by the sudden change in scenery and my undoubtedly tense energy.
No news is good news. I tell my wolf, focusing on the glass in my hand. Especially when it comes to Bastien.
He‘s going to be furious, you know. She cautions, not sounding the least bit concerned.
That only matters if he finds us. I remind her coolly.
Oh he will. Luna remarks smugly, he always will.
You know you‘re supposed to be on my side, I complain.
I am.I want what‘s best for you. She adds. Bastien is what‘s best
I throw my hands up in exasperation, sending water and suds flying. You‘re impossible.
And you‘re in denial.
A giggle sounds from behind me. “You made a mess, Mommy”
Turning to find my young daughter standing behind me watching my temper tantrum, rather than safely ensconced in the couch cushions, I paste on a smile. “You‘re right.” I agree. “Mommy did make a mess.”
“Have to clean up your messes.” She advises sagely. “That‘s the rule.”
I adopt a pitiful pout. “You don‘t want to clean it for me?”
The little tyrant puts her foot down. “Uh–uh, your sponsibilty.”
my head back with a
again. The sweet sound is music to my ears, the perfect balm for the stress of reuniting with
am I supposed to do now? My entire life is
halfling; a single mother who seemingly had the
and once I made it
the entire wetlands become a giant skating rink. If nothing else, this place will always be
I am a mountain wolf, made for evergreen forests and fresh alpine air. Asphodel‘s sprawling mangroves are not my element, no matter how enchanting the
Elysium. Despite every terrible memory the city holds for me, there is no denying one‘s
something, princess. Luna interjects. You‘re not really
my eyes, I brush off her quip. Same difference, I was born and
explanation. She purrs. Would you like
to think about
me. You don’t miss Elysium, you miss your
a sock in it
match for Aiden, Donavon and me. It‘s disgraceful really, that the Alpha should set his men on us without joining the
before the fight is over, either heading for Selene or just seeking to escape the brawl. In truth, I‘m astonished by his behavior. I always liked Drake, at least, I thought I did. I‘ve never
no great protector. Drake‘s greatest asset is his brain – not that there‘s anything wrong with that, it simply isn‘t enough
a friendship? Wasn‘t my father‘s birthday the first time they met? Is it possible he could have been the man she
possibilities as the Eros wolves mount a fresh assault with reinforcements from a lower floor. Frankly, the fact that I‘m able to perform
Pack House with great haste. Selene fled hours ago, she could
hell are we going
“How much do you want to bet
that?” Donavon asks in
you, he forgot he left his phone on his desk.” My friend laughs, “Even if they don‘t have location sharing activated, the number
we get into it?” I question, my voice
in the fading sunlight, “For a smart guy, he‘s
washes over me. I grab Aiden by the shoulders, shaking
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