The next 24 hours were nothing short of hectic. After Lorenzo and I accepted the Lycan Luna’s 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. “It’s tradition that the dancers stay at the
“Sterling, didn’t expect to see you here,” Lorenzo said, an edge to his voice. He was trying to bait Cruz into another round of their ongoing competition. “Are you really surprised Sinclair? I always make sure to have the best dancer on my arm,” Cruz replied, giving me a condescending look. I roll
Cate couldn’t stop squealing as we walked through the palace towards the dance studio. “I always knew I was born to play the goddess of light, this is just a dream come true!” I tried to feign happiness for her, but in truth I couldn’t help but feel betrayed. The Lycan Luna had chosen me to play
“My mother?” I stammered, not sure how to process what she had just said. “Yes, 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,” the queen paused and sighed, clearly reminiscing. “I simply had to see you take on the
After the rehearsal I was exhausted and in desperate need of food and rest. The queen’s 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
“Oh, I’m so sorry about that, please, uh, do enjoy,” he said apologetically, and if I didn’t know any better he had seemed nervous beforehand. He seemed exceedingly sweaty and anxious, and I watched him curiously as he almost sprinted back to the kitchen, nearly tripping on the other waiters as he g
My head swam. I couldn’t see clearly or truly hear my own thoughts. Everything seemed to pulse around me, like one giant heartbeat that I could feel in the depths of my soul. My body vibrated with a feeling I had never felt. I was lost, and then he was there. The only clarity in a sea of fog. Lore
I was breathing heavily trying to gather my senses. My head pounded as the fog in my mind was slowly clearing as flashes of what I had just done danced in my mind. My body tingled with a calm sensation that slowly was replaced by unease. I remembered skin on skin, Lorenzo’s body on mine, our hands
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
“Lorenzo!” Eleanor cried out with an astonished look on her face.The alpha managed to follow Eleanor’s 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.
Lorenzo’s patience was already wearing thin from his prior conversation with the Lycan King. Part of him still didn’t want to believe half of the information that he’d 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 hadn’t escaped my notice how quickly Lorenzo made his mad dash to the door as soon as that message came in from Adeline. The man hadn’t 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 Luna—but for what?Lorenzo knew how
“You said what?!” 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 wasn’t sure—and 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 he’d gained the upper hand when it came to placing a true divide within Lorenzo and Eleanor’s relationship.Having planted that terrible thought in Eleanor’s head
“But, Lorenzo, hear me out!” I shouted from across the study. “You know it would be a smart choice than to wait any longer.”Lorenzo planted a firm hand on his hip and gave me a stern, disapproving look. “Eleanor, for Christ’s sake, be reasonable. Please.”Ever since he and I discovered the hidden f