He was using a Mindlink to orchestrate the chaos.I narrowed my eyes. So, this wasn’t just some spontaneous uprising. It was planned. A coup.“You are unfit to take over as Alpha!” another voice rang out. “We all agree to make Mason the new Alpha!”Mason. I stored that name away for later.“You,” I
KaylaNicholas helped me into the car, then slid into the driver’s seat and put the car in drive.“So,” he began, casting a sideways glance at me, “I’ve moved out of my old place. We’ll be living in the Alpha Manor together.”I felt my heart skip a little. The Alpha Manor was where the Alpha and his
I blushed, but nodded, allowing her to take the pictures. Nicholas explained that Emma was a photographer. She seemed to have a real passion for it.Suddenly, another figure approached. A striking woman with raven-black hair and dark eyes.“Nora,” Nicholas said. “This is Kayla.”Nora looked me up an
KaylaOh, Goddess! My back stiffened, and I buried my face in Nicholas’s chest. Liam was standing not far from us, his mouth hanging open. I felt like I was on display.I hadn’t done anything wrong—not at all like Liam, who had actually cheated on me with my best friend on our wedding day—but I did
“And ruin the authenticity?” he smirked. “Come on, Kayla. You wanted us to appear convincing.”I glared at him. “Not at the expense of being manipulated.”He sighed, his expression turning cold. “It’s all part of the arrangement.”“Arrangement?” I scoffed. “You’re enjoying this, aren’t you?”He tilt
KaylaNicholas walked into the room and closed the door behind him. I stared at him as he entered, not moving from where I was perched on the bed.He sauntered over and sat beside me, the mattress dipping slightly under his weight. His proximity made my jaw instinctively tighten, and I looked down,
A hint of amusement flashed in his eyes. He reached over, placing his hand beneath my chin and turning my face to meet his.“I’m very sure that day will come. I believe in you, Kayla.”My face warmed at his unexpected support. Nicholas always managed to annoy me, and yet somehow he gave me the suppo
KaylaThe table was silent. All eyes turned to Nicholas, waiting for him to confirm my little story. I sipped my wine and eyed him mischievously over the rim of my glass, thoroughly enjoying his tension.Serves him right, I thought wryly, trying not to laugh out loud. That’s what he gets for… well,
Kayla The silence between Noah and me in the wake of Nicholas’s sudden exit felt heavy and awkward. I stared down at the peeling label of my beer bottle, unsure of what to say. The edges of the label were already frayed from where my nails had been picking at it earlier, and I didn’t even try to
Throughout the meal, Rebecca kept leaning into Nicholas, touching his arm and laughing at his jokes with exaggerated enthusiasm. I tried to focus on my food, but my eyes kept drifting back to them. Nicholas didn’t seem entirely comfortable, but he wasn’t pulling away, either. It wasn’t as if I had
Kayla The racquet slipped from my hands as the ball sailed through the air toward me. My breath hitched, and I braced for the sharp sting of impact, squeezing my eyes shut. But the pain never came. “That would’ve stung,” came Nicholas’s deep voice, rough and low. My eyes snapped open to see
Nicholas The winter sun was even more blinding from the snow outside as it streamed through the enormous floor-to-ceiling windows and reflected off the polished floors of the country club’s indoor courts. I tugged at the collar of my polo, the fabric suddenly feeling too tight and too warm, and gl
By the time the game ended, I had scored exactly one point to Noah’s fifteen. But instead of sulking, I walked over to him and extended my hand across the net. “That was fun,” I said, and I really did mean it. “Thanks for letting me play.” Noah hesitated for a moment before shaking my hand. Ther
Kayla Noah looked anything but thrilled by my presence as we approached, and I felt my heart sink a little. Did he not like me or something? We’d hardly exchanged more than ten words between the two of us since we’d met. Nicholas, however, seemed as unbothered as ever. “Why would I leave my Luna
The words hit me like a bucket of cold water had been dumped over my head. I stared at the road as the reality of his statement sank in. Of course I knew this wasn’t a real wedding. I knew it was all for show, a charade to keep up appearances. But hearing him say it so bluntly, after everything, f
Kayla The ride home was quiet, save for the sound of the bags rustling between my feet and the hum of the car’s engine. I kept staring down at the two dresses Nicholas had purchased for me, my head swirling with conflicting emotions every time I saw the champagne and crimson fabrics. I knew it w
And when I had expressed my desire to wear short sleeves, it was as if I had suggested she suddenly drop to the floor and have a heart attack. Obviously, I had to capitulate to her—because Liam, her favorite baby boy, certainly wasn’t going to stand up for me if I decided to go against her wishes.