Even though there was no magic woven within Nox’s voice, I felt compelled to look his way. He was massive in comparison to the old recliner he sat in, his broad shoulders hunched and a shadow lingering in his downcast stare. I squashed the sympathy that arose and forced myself to observe. He looked
Lilac’s P.O.V. “A peace offering.” He said, holding it out. On top was the brisket Hakeem had made, along with mashed potatoes smothered in thick gravy, topped with a buttered roll whose fragrant steam wafted my way. I didn’t hesitate to narrow my eyes at him. He was working at an angle. Why else
“I’m not judging you. I just want to understand.” Fuck, I couldn’t breathe. My body was one big knot, tightening with every breath I attempted to take. Tearing myself from his grip, I stormed over to the window and fumbled with the lock, hastily yanking it open. I sucked in breath after breath, but
I peeked out the window, my eyes peering through the glass for a fraction of a second. My heart fell to my stomach. I spun, pressing my back to the wall where I could no longer be seen. There were over a dozen of them. Men dressed in all black, their heads topped with helmets, framed with a dark vi
Nox’s P.O.V.The ringing in my ears was so painful I almost wished I had passed out. It was a shrill sound, like a drill piercing a metal slab, the metal grinding against the stone until even my gums ached. One good thing was that it drowned out the question playing in my head on repeat.Why?Lilac
Lilac took one long look at the house, at the flames eating their way up to the moon, and nodded. When she turned back around her shoulders were pulled back, her eyes completely empty. Every hue of moss and earth had been wiped away, leaving only shadow behind. She wasn’t the girl I had spent over
Lilac’s P.O.V.I’d been channeling my inner race car driver when I saw the wolf burst from the forest line.Stay positive, my mother had always told me. The massive, ferocious looking wolf wasn’t after Nox and I at all. It was on it’s way to the dog park, ready to chase the pretty golden retrievers
“I’m going to need you to stand.” He instructed.My eyes snapped open to see the rope he somehow had attached to part of the cliff wall, through the shattered windshield. There were inches between the rope and the jagged frame of glass that remained attached to the van, but it was our only option.
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