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
Lilac’s P.O.V. Shayla had Nox fooled, that’s for damned sure. Those little doe-eyes of hers, paired with her soft and endearing voice was exactly what every meat-headed Alpha wanted in his mate. She’d stand there and look cute, all prim and proper as she rubbed his shoulders after a long day and c
My hands were wedged against his chest, which meant I couldn’t punch him in the throat the way I wanted. It wasn’t a total loss, though. I managed to bring my knee up and land a solid jab to his balls. Despite how hard he tried to keep it in, he let out a whisper of a groan. “Why am I not surprised
“I saw something. It was a bit hard to focus since I was trying not to get tased by Erin, but I did catch the part where Ivy freaked out and attacked Kaylee. She was screaming about some kind of monster.” A thoughtful expression slid across Hakeem’s face. “Is that your ability, causing hallucination
That was the last we spoke on the subject. After Hakeem had carried up the last few boxes and Jada rearranged the sectional half a dozen times, we spent the rest of the afternoon before my GED classes trying to teach me how to drive. As it turns out, I actually enjoyed driving. Pulling into the st
“Clueless? I have a 4.0 GPA. Believe me, savage. No one’s interested in replacing you.” She laughed, her ponytail swishing behind her head. There were a handful of people standing behind her who I assumed were her friends. The males had on letterman jackets, while the she-wolves wore identical chee
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