Book 1: Chapter 6

Astrid

It’s around 1am when we arrive at Shadow Crest. I wake up to Ryker carrying me in his arms; it’s dark and quiet.

“Ryker, I can walk, you know?”

“I know, but I want to carry you,” He says, with a grin.

“Put me down, Ryker.” He gently puts me down.

We are at the front entrance of a mansion; it’s three storeys high. Facing the front door, a big white staircase ascends to the second floor. The balconies on the second and third floors are to die for, and I really love the white French doors and windows. The house is bordered in manicured green hedges, and flowers Grace the garden sweetly. A big water fountain sculpted in the shape of two wolves is a serious outdoor focal point.

“This is where we live; this is the pack house,” Ryker says, proudly.

“It’s huge house for just two people,” I say.

“Oh, actually, a bunch of us live in this house.” Ryker scratches the back of his head nervously.

“You never said I’d be living in