She hit play, and Nicholas’s voice filled the room.“I’m only marrying her so I can become the Alpha of Bluemoon pack,” he said, his voice calm and matter-of-fact. “Certainly not because of love.”My stomach dropped. The room seemed to spin around me as the words sank in.Nora paused the recording,
KaylaI pushed down my feelings and put on a smile. I was getting quite good at that lately, wasn’t I?The doors to the chapel opened, revealing the beautiful ceremony setup inside. The aisle was lined with white roses and greenery, the pews filled with guests who turned to look at me as the music b
Too bad it was all fake.The reminder was like a knife plunging into my chest over and over again, but I kept my smile in place, determined not to let anyone see how much I was hurting. Especially not him.We said our vows, although I barely heard mine. It all sounded garbled to my ears, but somehow
Kayla“Kayla, can we talk?”Isabella’s smile was too sweet, her tone too soft, and her eyes too sharp for me to believe that this was going to be a casual chat. I didn’t trust that woman, not for a second, but curiosity got the better of me. What could she possibly want to say to me now, of all time
He was a good dancer, graceful and confident, and I couldn’t help but feel a flicker of something tender as he spun me around the floor. The women in the crowd swooned, their eyes following our every move, and for a moment, I almost forgot the truth again. Almost.“What did Isabella want?” Nicholas
Kayla & NicholasKaylaNicholas and I slammed together in the darkness of the coat closet, lips meeting each other in a frenzy. My body betrayed me almost immediately, giving in to the desires I had been fighting all day.I knew I should pull away—I knew that this was all a lie—but for just a moment
Nicholas shook their hands, his smile wide and genuine. “Thank you. We’re honored.”Kieran turned to me. “And may we congratulate you both on your love? It’s rare to see such a strong connection in this day and age. The Moon Goddess has blessed you both.”My smile felt so stiff it was almost painful
KaylaI wasn’t surprised at all when Nicholas’s affection for me dropped significantly after the wedding. After all, he got what he wanted, didn’t he? Bluemoon pack. He was now the Alpha, exactly what he always wanted.Our wedding night was nothing like I had imagined it would be. We returned to the
“Shit. sorry,” he said, setting me down gently. “But… are you sure? A baby? You’re pregnant?”“The test doesn’t lie,” I said, breathless. “And neither does my stomach.”Nicholas beamed, running both hands through his hair, mussing it, before he cupped my face and kissed me. It was deep, passionate,
KaylaThat night, Grace’s words kept swirling through my mind. Was it true? Was Nicholas only with me because he thought I had information on Luporath?My first instinct was not to believe it, of course. I trusted Nicholas with my entire heart. We’d been through too much together at this point for m
Nicholas cleared his throat, reminding us of his presence. “That’s quite the coincidence.”“I don’t believe in coincidences,” Grace said, giving him a look I couldn’t quite interpret at the moment. “Some things are meant to be.”The afternoon passed quickly after that. We shared the lunch Nicholas a
KaylaThe cold air nipped at my cheeks, flushing them a delicate pink as we walked up to the cabin. Thankfully, the tray of food in my hands warmed my cold skin, and I couldn’t help but smile as Nicholas knocked on the door to Grace’s cabin.Grace opened the door in an instant, her face lighting up
“Don’t worry,” I called as I watched them being taken away, “when I throw lots of dinner parties as Luna, I’ll always make sure to send the leftovers to your cottage.”And just like that, they were gone. The door slammed shut behind them, drowning out the sound of their shouts.In the wake of the ch
KaylaVanessa immediately pointed at Isabella. “It was her idea!” she practically shrieked.Isabella leapt up from her chair. “You little bitch! How dare you say such a thing!”“It was you, though! You told me that if I fucked up her wedding dress, I’d get to live here with you once you inherit this
I turned to Isabella as we ate. “I hope the menu tonight is to your liking,” I said. “You know, at the wedding, you mentioned that a Luna should know how to throw a good party. And I realized you were right.”She blinked, surprised, but quickly schooled her expression. “Yes, well, it’s about time so
KaylaThe moment the door opened, Isabella swept inside, looking utterly ridiculous in a full fur coat. She shrugged it off and dropped it into the housekeeper’s arms with one hand, not even looking at him, then stopped in the center of the foyer.“What happened?” Isabella asked, placing her hands o
The officer’s face went ashen. “I’m sorry, Luna. I didn’t see anything suspicious, so—”I shook my head, passing my hands over my face. “What’s done is done. But that’s Vanessa’s father’s car, for certain. She might have used it to drive close enough to the estate, then somehow snuck in.”Nicholas’s