Nox’s P.O.V. Lilac was bent over backwards, her spine contorted in a way that screamed agony. The pain was written across her face, sprinkled in her glossy eyes and in the way her mouth hung open. I leaned forwards, as though that would give me a better glimpse should she start shedding tears. She
Shayla had just left when I arrived, heading over to Brinley’s for a sleepover of some sort. The two of them were the oddest paring I’d ever seen. Both seemed to accept whatever feelings the other had for me. Not once had they fought, even when Brinley openly flirted or Shayla peppered me with those
Lilac’s P.O.V. I was so done. Done with Nox and these sadistic trainers. Done with playing the role of a docile, domesticated animal when everything about me was wild and untamed. I was done with it all. The look on Harriet’s puckered face was worth every ounce of pain my body was in. Never had s
There were bubbles covering my important bits, but even if there hadn’t been, I don’t think it would’ve bothered me much. Jada didn’t seem all that interested in the female anatomy if you catch my drift. I placed the back of my hand against my forehead, then sighed as I sank lower into the tub. “I
No matter how many times I looked back on this conversation, I wouldn’t be able to figure out what made me talk. Perhaps it was because Jada was there that night, and in some way, knew what I had done had been justified. Either way, I found myself telling her more than I’d ever told anyone. “I didn
Lilac’s P.O.V. I gave myself the rest of the evening to mull over Jada’s words, but as the sun set and it quickly became time to begin my revenge plot, I hadn’t made a single bit of progress. She was wrong. I was no miracle, just a girl in the right place at the right time. It had been luck that s
Rosie danced across my palm, and while I definitely didn’t speak spider, I could’ve sworn she seemed to like her new nickname. I circled around Harriets bed, watching as her eyes followed my every step. They were locked on Rosie, who I swore stared back. If this little thing became too much for Mal
Lilac’s P.O.V. I brought Rosie back to Malik and spent a solid half-hour cackling over the tarantula’s commentary of the night. Apparently, Rosie had the time of her life and said that should I need anyone else bitten, I better not hesitate to call on her. Once I made it back to my apartment, I se
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