Kayla I blinked, momentarily stunned. Nicholas, the egotistical and self-righteous playboy Alpha… was apologizing? That was a first, maybe the first time in his entire life that he had actually apologized for anything. He stood there silently, his gaze steady but softer than usual, as he waited
Eventually, the bike began to slow down. I dared to open one eye, peeking over his shoulder. The towering structure of the guild headquarters loomed ahead. He pulled into a parking spot and cut the engine. “We’re here,” he announced. I exhaled a breath I didn’t realize I had been holding. “Thank
Kayla “Due to your lack of romantic history, Nicholas and Kayla, your application has been denied.” The elder’s cold words echoed in the room, each syllable cutting deeper into my chest. For a moment, I couldn’t breathe, couldn’t think. They were… denying my application? Over this? Then, anger
Kayla I stood outside the guild hall, staring at the car that was waiting for me at the curb. The chilly evening wind whipped at my hair, making my cheeks flush red. “Call the driver and head home now,” he had said before leaving me standing there like a forgotten date. What a gentleman. Not!
Most of all, tears streamed down her cheeks as she shook her head, her blonde hair hanging in her face. “Tell me what you know!” Nicholas barked, slamming his hand down on the table. The sound echoed like a gunshot through the hallway, making me flinch. “I-I don’t know anything,” the woman stamm
Kayla The moment I stepped through the front doors of the estate, I felt a heavy weight settle on my shoulders. My mind was still spinning, replaying everything I had just seen in that dark, suffocating basement. And it didn’t help any that I didn’t even get to come home to my own house, but rat
“‘Kayla,’” Jade said, lowering her voice dramatically, “‘why must you disobey me at every turn?’” I snorted into my wine glass. “That’s disturbingly accurate.” Emma smirked. “You should have seen him at the coffee shop once. He asked for a double espresso and glared at the barista like she had c
Nicholas Infuriating woman. Of all the women I could have chosen to be my Luna, why did I have to go and choose her? The thought spiraled through my mind on an endless loop as I stalked down the hallway, her fiery words still ringing in my ears. “Yeah, run away!” she called after me. “Scaredy-
I nodded, suddenly feeling my legs go weak. Three days walking nonstop in the forest, living on berries and squirrels, finally seemed to be catching up to me. I sank down into a nearby chair, slumping slightly.Nicholas glanced at me, then walked out of the room without a word, leaving me and Jade a
KaylaI didn’t hesitate. “Take me there,” I said, turning abruptly toward Nicholas.Nicholas furrowed his brow slightly, as did Emma. I knew they were both surprised at my sudden interest in Nora, who had been nothing but a thorn in my side since we’d met. And frankly, I didn’t blame them. Maybe a f
At that, Nicholas released me, taking a step back. He furrowed his brow. “You look surprised.”“Because I thought you had no intention of going on a honeymoon,” I blurted out, smoothing down the front of my jacket. “I thought…”My voice trailed off, and I couldn’t find it in me to say it out loud. I
KaylaI looked up to see Nicholas approaching, his face pale. “Are you alright?” he asked, stopping a little ways away from where I was standing.I quickly turned away, hoping he couldn’t see the tears welling up in my eyes. “I’m fine.”“Kayla.” Nicholas stepped in my way. “Talk to me. Did something
Was it true that Nicholas had laughed in her face when she confessed her feelings? Was he truly that heartless, even back then? Was it true that Nora thought she was doing me a favor by trying to break us up, by showing me that audio clip?I didn’t think Nora could ever be my friend, not by a long s
KaylaI stared at the deer turning on the spit, its skin turned red and glistening with fat as the fire cooked it from beneath. The air smelled like roasting meat, mingling with the scent of fresh bread and mulled cider.I was starving and surrounded by food that looked utterly delicious, and yet my
Before I could protest further, Nicholas whisked me off my feet, gathering me in his arms like I was as light as a feather. He strode quickly toward the edge of the forest—I was surprised to find that we weren’t nearly as far as I thought we were this whole time—and then veered toward the house.“I’
KaylaI stared wide-eyed down at Nora’s unmoving body, at the pool of blood forming around her abdomen. She coughed and sputtered, eyes glazed over, already worlds away from this place by the time I found her.The warrior said that he had accidentally pushed her too hard during a spar, and she fell
And although it was bitterly cold out today, with the feast being held outside no less, all of the torches and fire pits scattered around the gathering area kept me warm enough that I’d even removed my jacket some time ago.Jade shook her head and took a seat next to me, perching on the edge of the