[Lennox’s POV]The world around me faded in and out as gentle arms cradled me. I had to admit, this was nice. The last time I was treated this way was before my father’s death, but I was sure that the one who was holding me now wasn’t him.Letting out a contented sigh, I cuddled in closer, taking co
"Oh, so you are setting your terms?" Silas asked, seeming genuinely amused. "How about you get a shower and some food before we jump into business, hm?""I have no clothes." I pointed out. "I need to go back to my apartment and get them.""I can do it!" Trixie offered, suddenly jumping up. "That way
[Silas’s POV]A laugh escaped me as Lennox’s irritated voice traveled down the hall towards me. I had to admit, she was pretty damn adorable when she was mad, and that made me want to pick on her even more. When those cheeks lit up with color, it did something to me.Why was it that this woman made
"This is too much!" She huffed, "Just a t-shirt and some jeans would have been fine.""Can you really fit that cast into a pair of jeans?" I asked, earning myself a frustrated growl. Goddess, she really was cute when angry."Sir, I’m so sorry." Gretchen gasped, drawing my attention toward her. "I tr
[Lennox’s POV]I eyed Silas suspiciously as he closed the computer. Who in the world was here? Didn’t he say he needed a fake fiance to trick the elders? From what I knew, they never left the sanctuary. If you wanted an audience with them, you’d have to go there."Who is it?" I asked, unable to keep
"I don’t mind getting down." I purred, slowly sliding forward. "Your lap is probably more comfortable anyway."Maybe I was pushing it. Maybe not. But it was clear that Silas wanted me to help him draw a clear line between himself and Bianca."I don’t think that’s…" Griffin tried again, but I was alr
[Silas’s POV]"You sure you’re up for this?" I asked Lennox while helping her out of the car.After finishing with Griffin and Bianca, I joined her for her first treatment to cure herself of the poisoning that Melanie had put her through.To both mine and Brian’s surprise, the injury she sustained i
[Lennox’s POV]Shock rolled through me as I tried to process exactly what Alphonze was trying to get at. How in the hell could he sit here and suddenly act like he was interested in me when just yesterday he openly admitted to not giving a damn about what Melanie and her fucking daughter were doing?
Nodding, I take a deep breath and rush to Ayla’s side while Gwen begins the operation, and after a few minutes have passed, I hear a shriek fill the air before she is lifting a tiny creature into the air and handing it over to Brian to clean while she cuts the bloody cord attached.Once she is finis
[Aera’s POV]9 months Late"Mmm, Aera, right there."Ayla’s voice echoes around me, spurring my movements even more. Knowing she was enjoying what I was doing to her was all the encouragement I needed."Ah!" she gasps, leaning more into the chair in front of her. "Not so hard."Chuckling, I lean for
When I reach my parents, their faces fill with relief, and I feel my heart squeeze. Even though they hadn’t spoken a word about everything that happened, I was sure that they were now expecting me to snap at any given second. I still had a lot of making up to do in order to gain everyone’s trust an
[Celia’s POV] I stare up into Alphonze’s dark, unreadable eyes while trying to figure out exactly what I was feeling. Was I just caught by surprise because he suddenly appeared, and that was why I suddenly felt jittery and my heart was racing? Right, that had to be it; there couldn’t be anything e
This had been proof to me that we were intended to be together since we didn’t meet just once by chance but twice.After that, I approached her and began to woo her since I couldn’t stand the thought of losing her. It was a love that I never imagined could exist, let alone for me, but she made me so
[Alphonze’s POV]I stand to the side, watching as everyone present for the evening enjoys themselves, laughing, dancing, and being merry. It had been a while since I had attended something like this, so it was taking a bit to get used to it again.The last time I came to a full moon ball was when I
"It seems that your date for this evening has arrived," Alphonze announces, clapping me on the shoulder. "I wouldn’t distract you any longer."Nodding, I give him a look and don’t miss the sorrow that flashes in his eyes as he looks from Ayla to me."Hold on as tight as you can because you never kno
[Aera's POV]Soft music drifts toward me as I stand to the side of the large ballroom, waiting for my date to arrive.Despite all the chaos that had been happening in our world, Silas and Alphonze insisted that we have a small, intimate gathering for the full moon as a way to relax and unwind after
[Ayla's POV]The next day, I sit in the passenger seat of Aera's car, staring at Crimsone Tides Estate while fighting the urge to run away. When I entered that building, I'd be making the toughest decision of my life, and I wasn't exactly sure if I was ready.Beside me, Aera remains silent while hol