Book four of five in the New Beginnings Series.
VALENTINE PIERCE:
My dearest cousin is going on his honeymoon, leaving me jobless for two weeks. Maybe that's a little dramatic, but it left me open and needing something to do.
Allison Yates, the CEO of the label August works for has tasked me with helping Vesper Quinn adapt to the changes in his life. Which means, I have to be his temporary manager until they can find him one.
Normally, I would have jumped for joy at the opportunity, except, Vesper decided I'm nothing but a snobby rich kid, who does whatever he wants. If I want it, I get it.
It stemmed from Vesper finding out that I showed his videos to the company. He was signed, and he wasn't the least bit appreciative.
See, I followed him for years. I was once intrigued by him. We even... went on dates. I thought he liked me, and I even thought we were headed somewhere. But then he vanished for almost two years. He stopped making music. He changed his number. He didn't contact anyone.
Until he finally showed up for his audition, and he was signed. Sure, I thought, maybe we still had a chance. Until it evaporated that night in the stairwell.
So, why is he being kind to me? I'm not falling for his tricks. I won't let him in again. I tried twice. I even gave him a chance after he vanished on me-but then I saw the way he looked at me when he not only found out what I'd done to help him, but who I was related to.
But something is going on with him. I see it in his eyes. The mistrust.
And then I find out he's suffocating, and he's been alone.
It's dangerous to fall after the soon-to-be superstar, but I want him. I desperately want him, and I have for years.
Hey, it's Christmas-anything can happen, right?
"I have a mate.
I marked my mate!
I don't know what came over me. The kiss was so intense, and i could feel it all the way down to my freaking toes. It was amazing, it was everything. I got caught up in the moment, and now I've sealed my fate.
To someone I wish I didn't. He's gonna be the fucking Alpha of our pack. What am i supposed to do with that?
I don't want that responsibility, and I don't need it. I'm not capable of caring about it. So what did I do? Seal. My. Fate."
Ethan comes from a happy home. He has the best dads, the best grandpas, and the best uncle. The best Aunts. He's close with all his family, and he loves them dearly. He's not quite sure about his sexuality, but he doesn't really care. He has two dads, and two grandpas for goddess sake. Who care's if hes gay?
Ethan's never really experienced a pull toward someone. Until he met Connor Chase. Connor is a few years younger, and has an earthy scent. It's addicting. It's all consuming. Something deep and dark awaken's in Ethan, and he knows this boy has to be his.
When Connors ceremony happens, and the truth comes out, Ethan can't stop himself from wanting the boy.
And Connor? Never stood a chance.
Connor Chase has a lot of issues. His mental health has never been the best, he struggles with his own demons in silence. No one noticed before, so why would they now?