NicholasI picked up my drink from the open bar—a whiskey, neat, just to help the night pass by a little more quickly. As I glanced around the crowded venue, I couldn’t seem to spot Kayla anywhere in the sea of glittering gowns and crisp tuxedos.She had shown up in a flurry, in typical fashion for
That made me hesitate. People were already beginning to stare at us now, given the recent media coverage of the unexpected pregnancy. Dancing with Anna while Kayla was nowhere to be found would just cause even more trouble.And frankly, I didn’t want to dance with Anna. I wanted Kayla, even if she t
KaylaI took a step back, my heart immediately beginning to race when I saw that familiar smile leering down at me.Gray.“I’m so sorry,” I said, somehow managing to keep my voice neutral. “I didn’t mean to bump into you.”Mr. Gray’s cold gaze flicked over me, its gleam tinged with something dark an
KaylaThey wanted me to have a meltdown.The room fell silent, every pair of eyes locked on me like an animal in the zoo. They wanted a show—a dramatic meltdown, tears, maybe even a scream or two. They were craving it. Dying for it.After all, what kind of Luna wouldn’t lose it upon hearing that her
The sight of him like that broke something inside of me. Loosened the knots that had formed around my ribs. Without thinking, I rushed forward, closing the distance between us in a few quick strides.“Nicholas.”He turned to me, his amber eyes wide with surprise and something else. For a moment, he
KaylaI felt like I was going to be sick.She was even more beautiful than ever. Perfect in every way—the pristine picture of a werewolf woman, a mother who looked as if she had been sent here by the Moon Goddess herself.Anna was laying in the hospital bed, propped up by pillows, her dark hair casc
“Kayla?”The sound of Noah’s voice made me freeze. I looked up, my vision blurred by tears, to see him standing at the door.“Noah,” I choked out, scrambling to my feet. I gestured to the vending machines. “I was just—I just—”I couldn’t get the words out, of course.Noah didn’t say anything, didn’t
KaylaNicholas wrapped his arm firmly around my shoulders and guided me away from the reporters, ignoring their calls and follow-up questions. In a low voice, he told Marcus—who had just walked up to us—to take me home.I didn’t argue, didn’t even look at him as I climbed into the car.“My wedding w
“I’ll schedule another,” Nicholas said matter-of-factly. “I had a trip planned for the tropics, but if you don’t like that, we can go somewhere else. Whatever you want, it’s yours.”I flushed at the thought of days spent on the beach, nights spent in an expensive hotel room, and everything in betwee
KaylaNicholas’s face lit up when I said those words. He swallowed hard, nearly choking on the large bite of sandwich in the process.“You’re sure?” he asked, almost as if he couldn’t believe it. “After everything, I wouldn’t blame you if you wanted a—”“I’m sure, Nicholas,” I cut him off. “I want t
Nicholas & KaylaNicholasNora stared at me, her eyes wider than before. I stared back in shock, but when I turned to see where Kayla had gone, she was no longer there. I glanced back at Nora, who was still gawking at me like she’d just seen a ghost.“Is there something you needed to talk about?” I
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