December 2023

SEBASTIAN. I duck another snowball as the boys pair off against me and Sia and I can’t help but chuckle when Xander falls into the snow, but it does not deter him as he clambers to his feet, almost growling in annoyance. But even as I enjoy this time with the kids, I can’t get […]

A FatherZAIA. He shrugs, looking at me as if I had just accused him wrongly. “I don’t know,” he says, feigning innocence as he turns when Sia comes into view. “Sia is causing problems. Mhmm, I’m sure that is as far from the truth as possible. Her long auburn hair is in a high ponytail,

A Snowy DayFIVE YEARS LATER – ZAIA. “Thank you, Alpha Cole, I appreciate it. We’ll speak after the holidays then?” I answer, smiling at the man on the screen. He beams and gives me a nod. “You are most welcome, Alpha Zaia, that sounds great. We will meet two full moons from now then.” “I

VALERIE. Zaia has made her decision. It wasn’t what I expected or wanted for them, but just the way she respected and had my back when it came to Jai, I will do the same. It’s been three days since and she’s handed the title back to Sebastian. I’ve chosen to remain here. I know

ZAIA. His acceptance of my decision feels like a wave of serenity washing over me. My lungs no longer feel like the air is being squeezed from them. I can finally breathe, finally try to move on from the torment of my own mind. I need to heal before I can even consider being with