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
“Lilac, you’re taking it.” Hakeem deadpanned. His lips were set in a thin line and his expression was much more serious than it usually was. “You got me out of the Camp, and you had me inducted as a Lycan. That’s something I can’t ever repay you for. This is pocket change to my mother, so I’m tellin
“All players file this way! Let’s go, Let’s go!” Mateo Davis, weapon’s trainer at the Camp, shouted. Some of the trainee’s mocked the way he moved his arms, flailing them about like one of those inflatable tube men. Mateo was like all the other trainers, cruel and a glutton for power. He had a thin
Hakeem yanked me by the back of my shirt, forcing me to stop behind the base of a tree just in time for a wolf to dash by. His chest heaved, and the whites of his eyes were bright as he whispered. “I heard Weston and some others talking about hiding their flag on the hill yesterday. Didn’t think it
He tilted his head, and even in the dark his eyes were penetrating. “What are you going to do? They’re planning on killing you.” “I’m going to use my magic against them. Just a little smidgen of it.” I winked, acting as though my heart wasn’t seconds away from exploding out of my chest. My abilitie
Peeking from around the tree once more, I kept my eyes latched on Ivy Davenport’s face. In subtle waves that lapped at my skin like a lover’s caress, my magic trickled into the air and circled her bleach blonde head. Her deepest fears permeated the air, the sweetest of nectars as it flowed back into
Nox’s P.O.V. I hadn’t intended on following Lilac during Capture the Flag. It just happened. There was no turning back, though. Curiosity had burrowed it’s claws into my skin and rooted me in place, forcing me to stalk the girl I’d once seen as an extension of myself. I didn’t recognize this Lila
“I-I’m sorry.” She sighed, hanging her head. “I’m just worried is all.” Irritation flashed in my eyes, but I smothered it before she noticed. Shayla was a close friend, but at times her meek and docile demeanor could get on my nerves. I never took it out on her, though. I wasn’t a complete asshole
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