Half Truths: Now

Isabella

I've lied to those I love the most.

I'm the keeper of all secrets, but I've broken that trust. I don't know if they'll ever forgive me, but what I've done, I did out of love and loyalty.

To my family. To my mate.

To the little one, I dream of every night . . .

Xadiel

Everyone has secrets.

Some are harder to hide than others, and yet, I see the strain in her eyes. I feel the hopelessness in her soul but have kept my promise to let fate run its course. Even when the animal within demands to take control—to fight and be her protector—when it's against herself she needs saving from.

But then she disappears. Is taken.

I'M A BEAST.

UNTAMED.

WILD.

And I'm coming for what is mine.