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 

1 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.” 

a

sound is music to my ears, the perfect balm for the stress of reuniting with Bastien.

I supposed to do now? My entire life is in Asphodel: my business, my

saw only a halfling; a single mother who seemingly had the future Alpha wrapped around her finger. The she–wolves hated me, and the men wouldn‘t go near

interactions convinced people I was not an incurable outcast, and once I made it clear I had no designs on becoming the Alpha‘s consort, I

in winter, and the entire wetlands become a giant skating rink.

evergreen forests and fresh alpine air. Asphodel‘s

memory the city holds for me, there is no denying one‘s true nature, and mine yearns

Luna interjects. You‘re not really a Nova wolf. You‘re a

Same difference, I was born and raised there.

one explanation. She purrs. Would

even have to think about it.

she ignores me. You don’t miss Elysium, you miss your mate.

sock in it

Bastien‘s PO

Cavanaugh‘s wolves descend on me like a pack of rabid dogs, but they‘re no match for Aiden, Donavon and me. It‘s disgraceful really, that the Alpha should set his men on us without joining the

I always liked Drake, at least, I thought I

of a far weaker pack and no great protector. Drake‘s greatest asset is his brain – not that there‘s anything wrong with that,

Drake even have occasion to form such a friendship? Wasn‘t my father‘s birthday the first time they met? Is it possible he could have been the

that I‘m able to perform my mental gymnastics amidst a bloody fight only goes to show how mismatched we are to our opponents.

Pack House with great haste. Selene fled hours ago, she

hell are we going

“How much

that?” Donavon asks

desk.” My friend laughs, “Even if they don‘t have location sharing activated, the number is enough to track it as long as it‘s

into it?” I question, my voice gruff from excitement rather than anger.

fading sunlight, “For a smart guy, he‘s not very good at shielding

of pure pride and sweet relief washes over me. I grab Aiden by the shoulders, shaking him excitedly. “I could

off with a

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