The next day I could feel myself being awkward at breakfast, and I knew Lorenzo noticed. I tried to play everything off by simply saying I was tired, but I shouldâve known he knew me better than that. As we exited the dining hall, Lorenzo grabbed my arm and stopped me in my tracks. âHey, I can tel
It certainly wasnât pretty, like something youâd see a mommy-blogger post with pictures of her kids. It was an all gray interface that looked more like a series of depressing diary entries, but I knew that it was really a well of knowledge. âNice work, I may have to introduce you to my tech divisi
âMe?! The Lycan Luna wants me to perform the Luna Dance? Thatâs notoriously the hardest ballet ever to perform, itâs every dancerâs dream to even learn the Luna Dance let alone perform it! And now Iâm being asked to perform it in front of the royal family?â I paced back and forth in Lorenzoâs office
The next 24 hours were nothing short of hectic. After Lorenzo and I accepted the Lycan Lunaâs invitation, the whole estate was sent out to begin preparations; and before I knew it, we were off to the Royal Palace to begin rehearsing for the Luna Dance. âItâs tradition that the dancers stay at the
âSterling, didnât expect to see you here,â Lorenzo said, an edge to his voice. He was trying to bait Cruz into another round of their ongoing competition. âAre you really surprised Sinclair? I always make sure to have the best dancer on my arm,â Cruz replied, giving me a condescending look. I roll
Cate couldnât stop squealing as we walked through the palace towards the dance studio. âI always knew I was born to play the goddess of light, this is just a dream come true!â I tried to feign happiness for her, but in truth I couldnât help but feel betrayed. The Lycan Luna had chosen me to play
âMy mother?â I stammered, not sure how to process what she had just said. âYes, I remember choosing your mother to be one of my first luna dancers and seeing the beauty she brought to the soul of the new moon,â the queen paused and sighed, clearly reminiscing. âI simply had to see you take on the
After the rehearsal I was exhausted and in desperate need of food and rest. The queenâs reassurance had been a good boost, but in truth I was still feeling defeated, especially when I got back to my room only to find Lorenzo gone. It made me feel foolish for being excited about telling him about my
A few weeks later...Once Lorenzo was cleared to return home and was feeling like his old self again, he and I were finally able to commit to our bonding ceremony. It was a gorgeous summer day, the back courtyard was swimming with flowers and white ribbons.Of course, due to the sudden delay of the
The hospital, as expected, was crowded with numerous people. Doctors and nurses were whisking around to get to their designated destinations with determined haste. Thankfully, Lorezno was able to get admitted as soon as we arrived.A small medical team rushed to our sides, needing to know what happe
âLorenzo!â Eleanor cried out with an astonished look on her face.The alpha managed to follow Eleanorâs scent through the building. When he finally broke through the various barriers, he came upon a dingy-looking door. The second he heard her distressed cry, Lorenzo smashed the door off its hinges.
Lorenzoâs patience was already wearing thin from his prior conversation with the Lycan King. Part of him still didnât want to believe half of the information that heâd been told. But, in truth what would the King have to gain from lying to him now?But now it seemed that the alpha had much more dist
It hadnât escaped my notice how quickly Lorenzo made his mad dash to the door as soon as that message came in from Adeline. The man hadnât even given me a legitimate answer as to why he was going to the palace.Yes, he mentioned that he was going to see the Lycan Lunaâbut for what?Lorenzo knew how
âYou said what?!â I shouted frantically.Lorenzo had been gradually pacing the length of the study for the last several minutes. He barely spared me a single glance as he told me of his late-night call with Cruz.In the beginning, I felt rather smug about the fact that Sterling was feeling horribly
Lorenzo knew he should have left the flash drive alone. With the ceremony just two days away, there was no reason why he needed to keep revisiting those damn files. What did he expect to find? What was he hoping to further gain?He wasnât sureâand that was what was driving him crazy. Curiosity had t
Ever since Cruz spoke with Eleanor in the middle of her dress-fitting, he was feeling rather chipper with himself. He truly believed that heâd gained the upper hand when it came to placing a true divide within Lorenzo and Eleanorâs relationship.Having planted that terrible thought in Eleanorâs head
âBut, Lorenzo, hear me out!â I shouted from across the study. âYou know it would be a smart choice than to wait any longer.âLorenzo planted a firm hand on his hip and gave me a stern, disapproving look. âEleanor, for Christâs sake, be reasonable. Please.âEver since he and I discovered the hidden f