Across the room was door that was halfway ajar. Inside I could make out part of a shower stall and vanity. The twinkling chandeliers, Persian carpets, and velvet sofa were unlike anything I’d ever seen in Nox’s house, which meant we had to be somewhere else. “Where are we?” I asked, then remembered
Lilac’s P.O.V. Shayla winced, and Nox shifted on his feet. He sat beside me on the bed and nodded once at Shayla who let out a deep breath. I tried not to pull away as he grabbed my hands, but my patience was wearing thin. My nerves were already fried, and it wouldn’t take much to send me off the d
I felt my jaw slacken, “I hated you because you were trying to take Nox from me.” Her eyes popped open, and her head fell back. A hysterical, teary-eyed cackle exploded into the room and stunned me even further. Wow, she had dad’s laugh too… “I wasn’t trying to take Nox from you,” She huffed, plop
Lilac’s P.O.V. I’d already discovered one thing my sister and me had in common. Our emotions were directly linked to our stomachs. Nox had tried to coax us downstairs to eat before visiting our parents, but my nerves were too shot to care about food. One bite and I’d likely vomit all over the plac
“My little girl.” Mom cried, her hands traveling up my neck. She murmured nonsensical words, wiping away the tears that trickled down my cheeks. Her eyes took in everything, leaking tears of their own as she mapped out all the ways I’d changed. She threaded her fingers through my frosted hair and sm
I nodded subtly and my fearless, powerful father shattered into a million pieces. He pulled her into his arms, crushing her against the three of us. Mom’s hands roamed her as they had me, taking in everything. There were so many tears, so many compliments and whispered wishes that my heart was fill
Lilac’s P.O.V. I recounted that night as best as I could, but trauma had tainted the memories even further. The Whisperer—Kalix—had been there, as well as Natasha, but they hadn’t been alone. There was someone else. Someone with a voice I recognized, even if I couldn’t put a name to it. Nox’s expr
My jaw hit the floor and her grin widened. A cackle burst from her plump lips. “Oh, Goddess. The look on your face right now is priceless.” “Brick is your mate?” The thought of how close I’d come to killing him almost made me sick. Fuck, what would’ve happened if I’d used my magic on him? Jada wou
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