Nox’s P.O.V.Sleeping in the same room as Lilac Einar wasn’t just hard. It was damn near impossible. All night I listened to her breathe. She’d quickly begin to snore, only the sound would jolt her awake. The first time I had almost laughed. That was until I realized why her body reacted that way.
And I was not going to be one of those guys who pined over a girl they could never have. Yes we are, a voice sang in my head. It could’ve been my wolf, or that fucking bond. I wasn’t sure, but it changed nothing. We pulled into the winding courtyard of Silverstone Prep, accompanied by a throng of
Nox’s P.O.V.I could practically see the smoke pouring from Lilac’s ears. It filled the massive office, only to evaporate when Valeria sighed and said, “She was a close friend. One I’ll miss dearly for as long as I’m on this wretched earth.” “You were friends with my mother?” “Oh, yes. I was one o
“More dangerous than Lilac?” Jada swallowed.Valeria’s voice dropped into a tone I’d heard only once or twice before. “You need to proceed with extreme caution. Think through your options carefully. Once you make the decision to meet with him, he’ll know you’re coming.” Hakeem puffed out his chest.
Lilac’s P.O.V. A quick internet search and we figured out the coordinates were to the busiest street in all of Las Vegas. While we made the drive to one of the Order member’s houses, I used Jada’s phone to call my father. It was a crappy flip phone we picked up from a gas station. Easy to crush an
I had the pleasure of meeting my father’s parents a handful of times as a child, mostly after my sister’s death. As for my mother’s parents, their story was cut short. My mother’s father had died young, hunted for the same ability he’d passed down to his daughter, and granddaughter. If only he knew
Lilac’s P.O.V. What followed was two suits, both meant for men with broad shoulders and limbs chorded with muscle. The jacket Hakeem pulled out clearly matched the obsidian and silver ensemble I assumed was meant for me. Before I could inspect either one of the dresses, my attention was drawn to a
I slid one bowl to the side, separating it from the others. Fully aware of Agnes side-eying me, I pulled open the capsule and emptied the powder into the serving of ice cream. She pursed her lips and glanced down at the apple pie she’d been cutting. “That bowls not headed for one of my grandkids, i
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