***Unedited Version*** Chapter Three Almost dying took its toll, which meant it was time to make food, and not just a little food—sandwiches and Cheetos weren’t going to cut it—but a ton of food, including lots of meat. Dastien grilled some massive steaks that had to have been at least half a cow, but he said it wasn’t even nearly that much. Still, a family of ten could live for a few days on the food I chowed through. I’d made four boxes of wild rice and a large salad. It’d

Y’all, I kind of love St. Patrick’s Day. And by kind of, I mean I seriously love it. I’m feeling lucky this March and wearing my green! Part of my excitement for 2018 comes from the changes I’m making at Ink Monster.  Balance is my word for the year, and I’m going to be getting back to what I love, more writing! It’s sooo good. Keep reading for details on Ink Monster happenings, as well as our March deals, giveaways and links to Being Alpha sneak peeks. xo, Aileen Erin Change

***Unedited Version*** Chapter Two “Breathe!” Dastien screamed, but his voice sounded a million miles away. The world shook, but I didn’t know where I was or what was happening. Something hit my chest over and over. Each slam rocked me. I wanted the pain to stop. I needed to breathe. But I couldn’t. Why couldn’t I breathe? There was cursing in French. It sounded louder than his words before. It felt like bricks were thrown into my chest. I tried to yell for it to stop, but th

***Unedited Version*** Chapter One The sun burned hot on my back, spreading warmth through my body as I lay on the sand. Waves crashed into the beach and water licked at my toes. The tide was coming in, and even though Dastien and I should move, I couldn’t make myself get up. Maybe I would’ve if the ocean weren’t so warm, but the water was perfect, cooling me off just enough to temper the heat of the sun. We can move if you want, Dastien said through our bond. Shhh, I sent ba