Lilac’s P.O.V. I walked into school that morning covered in fading bruises. Hakeem had gotten all protective when I told him what happened, while Jada wanted a complete run-down of the fight. She grinned savagely with every mark I left on Riley’s body, wincing at the parts where I was hurt. It was
He rolled his lip between his teeth, his pale eyes bright with anger. Such a small action shouldn’t have affected me, yet it sucked the very air from my lungs. Sparks licked their way down my jaw and neck, culminating at the peak of my shoulder. Their musical hum filled my head with static. I was no
Lilac’s P.O.V. There was a storm brewing in my chest. It’s lightning coursed through my veins while its thunder exploded in my ears. I shoved Nox away and ripped open the closet door. Ignoring my name as it fell from his lips, I bolted. Those eyes of his remained on my back, and somehow I knew tha
My hands clenched into fists, as though I could physically beat this all-consuming pain away. “But she never made it.” I knew the ending of this tale. It had been whispered by the townspeople for as long as I could remember. There had been so much blood that the grass had been painted black for a we
Lilac’s P.O.V. His usual band of followers had dispersed, all heading to their own cars. Only one remained at his side, some guy whose name I didn’t know. I’d seen him in the parking lot when I arrived this morning. Shit! Did he see me hit Nox’s car? A neat swoop of auburn hair sat atop his head,
“Hey, I’m not complaining. I needed the outlet and I’d happily dislocate my shoulder again if it meant kicking her ass.” “She dislocated your shoulder?” His fury was amusing considering his past betrayal. That was his problem though, not mine. I rummaged through the pocket of my sweats until I fou
Lilac’s P.O.V. “Well?” Jada stared out at the street ahead, slowing the car to a crawl. She hadn’t said anything this entire time, even after I explained how my conversation with Nox had gone. We pulled off the main road and onto the shoulder, next to a string of small businesses. An antique shop
She frowned at the open sign hanging inches in front of her face, and knocked “Open up, Aunt Z! We need to talk! Don’t make me astral project in there.” There was a flash of movement on the other side of the door that gave me pause. It happened so fast I couldn’t be sure if I’d imagined it or not.
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