Nox’s P.O.V. That bitch broke my fucking window. I stared into the eyes of the girl I once thought I knew inside and out. I’d been an idiot, a daydreamer blinded by big doe-eyes and a laugh as warm and bright as sunlight. Did I ever truly know Lilac Einar? No, I don’t think I had. My lips curle
The same one she entered this bargain between us for. Just as defiant as Lilac herself, he stared at me without care, eyes boring into my own. That blank look might work on others, but not me. Not someone who could coerce him into smiling as he ended his pathetic life. Who the fuck was he to her?
Delphine, the woman whose fate hung in the air above our heads, sucked in a sharp breath. Lilac’s head snapped in her direction so quickly I could hear it crack. The two of them must have formed some bond during her four years away, because what else would prompt a murderer to fight this hard to sav
Hearing the word punishment made me think back to those fleeting seconds in Lilac’s hotel room where I caught a glimpse of the scars along her back. The sight of them, puckered and raised, a myriad of slashes along her milky skin, prompted a sharp tug to the mate bond. What the fuck happened to her
Lilac’s P.O.V. After a late night vandalizing Nox’s family home and getting myself into even more trouble, I planned on a morning of blissful sleep. I should’ve known Harriet and her foul-smelling breath would’ve ruined that too. She woke us up at the crack of dawn, hammering her meaty fist on th
“Can rich people get any more obnoxious?” I muttered under my breath. Hakeem’s lips twitched as though he were fighting a smile. “I can’t speak for everyone else, but my family has no limit when it comes to how obnoxious they can be.” “I’ll make sure I’m on my best behavior.” I said, fluttering my
The emotions running between us were so strong that they breathed life into the memory that plagued my thoughts. Giving it the power to steal away my vision and replace it with something else. Several hours had passed since training class ended, but I wasn’t at all surprised to see several lights o
I must’ve been thoroughly zoned out because not only was Hakeem standing just a few feet to my left, but Malik was bouncing on the balls of his feet as he hugged him. My eyes snapped over to Jada, who hadn’t once looked away from my face, before returning to Hakeem. I slapped a hand over my chest a
Kalix froze. In fact, I was pretty sure we all froze. “My wife is pregnant?” “Yes.” Natasha nodded. “With my baby?” “No, the mailman’s.” She snorted, wiping the tears from her eyes. “Who else would it be?” “I’m going to be a father?” A giggle bubbled past her lips. “That’s typically what happe
I recognized the look on Kalix’s face whenever his sister and Shayla were in the same room. The mixture of awe, terror, and bliss was unlike anything I’d ever felt before. We had everything we could’ve ever wanted and would do anything to keep it that away. “Where’s Natasha and Hakeem?” Shayla aske
Nox’s P.O.V. Six Years Later “You no good cheater!” I heard my mate belt from across the backyard. Her father’s boisterous laugh followed, drawing my eyes. The two of them stood in the stand pit off to the side of the pool and were currently hitting a volleyball back and forth. Jada and Brinley w
I threaded my arm through his and patted his hand. “Well, now you can focus on other things.” A gleam of nervousness filled his eyes. “So, is everything ready for tonight?” Shayla often mentioned how flustered she’d get by Kalix’s smooth charm, but she was the only one who failed to see how nervou
Mom beamed, tears blossoming in her eyes as she threw her arms around our shoulders. We clung to her side chuckling when Jada raced forward to blot her make-up with a microfiber cloth. “I’m sorry, I’m just so happy. I never thought I’d get to see this moment. Goddess, I’m so grateful. I’ve got both
Lilac’s P.O.V. Three Years Later “This itches.” I grunted, picking at the lace clinging to my rear. “Mark my words, I’m going to have a rash on my ass by the end of the night.” “No scratching!” Shayla smacked my hand away, a playful grin curling at her lips. Since disappearing on a little trip w
“Your aura has never been brighter.” She murmured quietly in my ear, a bright smile warming her face. A few minutes later, Diego called our names and invited us onto the stage. I laced my arm through Nox’s and followed his lead. No less than six cameras were stationed on us, each one set at a diff
The tension faded from her shoulders as she nodded. “Thank you for being there for me. I never meant to put you in a spot. Anyway, you came here for a reason, right? Don’t let my tears chase you off.” “You sure?” I paused, “It’s not exactly a light topic.” “None of our conversations this past wee
Lilac’s P.O.V. One Week Later “How have you been?” Natasha turned from where she sat on the balcony and smiled softly. Pain lingered behind the action. I should know considering I’d made that same expression a time or two. She motioned me forward, gesturing to the chair beside her. I sat down fo