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NORA POVViola hasn’t stopped whimpering or pacing since I sat down in the den with Charity and Elle. Only half listening to the banter between the other women in the room. My ears focused on overhearing Xander’s silky smooth voice traveling underneath the doorway.Each second that passes without hearing him feels like absolute agony. I barely know the man to be reacting this way, but regardless of how I try to stop it, I can’t.“How are you liking Silver Run so far?” Elle asks, her weird bi-colored eyes boring into me like she is trying to peer into my soul.“It’s beautiful,” I return, keeping my answers short and sweet, still unsure on how to take the Alpha, and her mate, Damon. Viola’s keeping her impressions of the two close to the vest, but Xander’s distractions aren’t helping.“How is it staying with Simon and Theo?” Charity asks, tucking her knees underneath her feet.“Great,” I say with a smile, unintentionally relaxing into the seat. “We haven’t gotten into a routine. It was v
THEO POV THEO POV FLASHBACK 3 DAYS BEFORE THE ALPHA MATING CEREMONY (Before Theo meets Nora). With each passing day, I swear it gets harder to continue being angry. The more I try to hold on to it, the faster it seems to slip through my fingertips, fading into the ether. Cerberus and I are miserable, unable to sleep, anxious, and nauseous. Not talking to Drew has been miserable. The longer I stew over this stupid fight, the more I realize how hypocritical I’ve been. If the roles had been reversed, I would have made similar choices if my Alpha needed me to, without blinking. How can I judge him knowing that? With Damon and Elle in Silver Run planning for the ceremony, I have the freedom to escape for a day or two. Before my Alpha even makes it to the gate, I am on my way out. Six hours later, I am nodding my way past the warrior at the New Moon gate on my way to the Tyler household. Winding through the streets, my fingers tapping along the steering wheel as anxiety churns in my
THEO POVPRESENT DAY -THEO’S BEDROOM.Tears sit in my eyes as I retell Nora of the second worst day of my life. She remains speechless, taking her hand in my own, sympathy and understanding in her eyes.“I am sorry, Theo,” she responds, grabbing my hand and giving it a squeeze. “You deserve better, and Andrew is missing out if he cannot see that.”“Yeah, well…” I shrug, slightly defeated. The plan I created is turning to sand, slipping through my fingers and blowing away in the wind.“But I am still not understanding how I fit into this whole scenario…?” She questions, her memory loss slightly concerning…She wasn’t that drunk when I had spent time with her. Nor had a lot of time passed since I saw her on the patio, and her being found in the bathroom by Elle.“I am getting to that, but I want to clarify a few things first.” Shifting my body so I can face her, taking both of her hands in mine. “I know I have been extra handsy, especially around others.”Questions are swirling on her ton
ANDREW POVTHREE DAYS BEFORE THE MATING CEREMONY- ANDREW’S HOUSE- (After Theo leaves the house.)I swear Theo is taking my heart with him as I watch him drive away from the house. Demitri growling in my head, neither of them allowing me to compartmentalize our relationship any longer.“Andrew, honey?” My mom asks, reminding me of their presence as I move away from the window with a muttered “yeah.”“Are things alright between Theo and you…?” She trails off, glancing at my dad for help.“We are fine, mom,” I reply with a sigh, another lie tumbling from my mouth like an Olympic gymnast. “Pack business.”“Son,” my father chimes in, “if you are-”“Dad, it’s about pack business, that’s all,” I cut him off, not wanting to have this conversation.Not taking the hint, my father continues, bringing his body towards me to place his hands on my shoulders. “Are you happy?” He asks, refusing to let me look anywhere but his eyes. “Because that’s all your mother and I want you to have in life; happin
NORA POVPRESENT DAY- THEO’S HOUSETheo’s revelations have answered a lot of questions, but have also unlocked extra complications for me…..Would Andrew drug me in his jealousy? I know he’s a dick, but enough to drug me? I want it to be that simple, but…it seems too easy, and predictable.However, until I have confirmation of his innocence, I am not ruling him out either. I could tell Theo about the situation, and while I believe his innocence. I don’t really know him enough to trust his motives when it involves the man he loves.People will go to any lengths to protect their loved ones from trouble. If it came between Andrew and me, I doubt I am last on his list. Plus, with my significant lack of evidence accusing Andrew would get me nowhere. If I do it, I have to make sure it sticks.I stare out the window behind the sink, into the forest at the back of the house, hoping to find the shadow of Mr. Wolf only to come up empty. It’s been two days since that dinner and he is nowhere to be
NORA POV “Doesn’t Nora look like a badass assassin, Xander?” Elle asks, breaking us out of our moment, as we drop each other’s hands, blushes crawling across our cheeks. “No,” Charity chimes in, a similar grin across her face. “She looks hot.” Repeating her previous comment, a conniving grin on her face. Her obvious tease doesn’t stop the growls from three overbearing males. Sending me playful winks, the girls’ giggles roll across the field until Xander’s deep, honey voice stops them. Shivers spreading over my skin at the sound of it. “Nora, is all of that and more.” A blush spread across my cheeks, meeting his intense stare, and before I know it, I am slipping away all over again. “Alpha?” Fletcher’s voice interrupts us. Without missing a beat, both of us turn to him with a growl. Raising his hands, “Sorry, damn,” but his trademark smirk still exists as he glances between us. “But….uh…” before his pupils gloss over in a mindlink. Apparently, whatever they need to discuss in priva
NORA POV The game started minutes ago, as Xander leads us silently through the course. His hand hasn’t dropped mine since we started. His training has us weaving through the woods expertly. After we are far enough into the course, Xander has us ducking behind a wall barrier. I hear the shuffle of leaves and muffled male voices on the other side; Theo and….Andrew….Their conversation loud, but still quiet enough that I cannot hear anything. “Want to learn how to shoot?” Xander whispers in my ear, so low that the arguing couple cannot hear. “I think you owe Andrew a lesson.” His suggestion has a devilish grin taking over my face. “And if I miss?” I question, “I have given away our position.” I don’t know a lot about war, but I understand what it means to be a woman. In situations like this is better to be quiet and pray to the Goddess no one finds you. “You have me as a partner,” he returns, his fingers sparking tingles along my chin as he stares into my eyes. “I never miss.” Taking
THEO POVWalking through the forest, all I can hear is the sounds of Andrew’s gentle breaths. The sound of our footsteps in the fallen leaves is the only noise I can distinguish. I am trying not to let my heart thaw, as I hold the orange paintball gun he gifted me.A stupid gift means nothing when he doesn’t love me back, and if he thinks it does, he’s naïve. Who does he think I am? ‘It is beautiful,’ Cerberus whimpers, my wolf already forgiving Andrew’s conflicted feelings. The weak bastard.‘That doesn’t matter,’ I argue with the roll of my eyes. Can this lovesick pup be serious? ‘Repeat after me. We cannot be bought.’‘No,’ he says assuredly, ‘you cannot be bought. I, however, am amenable to the arrangement.’‘Your pathetic,’ I sneer, but a part of me can’t stop the thaw in my heart at how close he stands. His scent of eucalyptus and mint wafting into nose, making me dizzy. Even with the anger, and awkward silence,“Are you going to ignore me all day?” Andrew questions, interrupting