I chuckled at her enthusiasm. “Alright, let’s do it.”We spent the next few minutes sorting through the few items I had brought with me. As I pulled out a small, worn pony plush toy from my bag, I felt a pang of nostalgia. It was one of the things I had prepared years ago when I was pregnant.The po
I lay in bed, feeling completely out of place. Everything about this situation was wrong, and yet, a strange warmth had settled in the room. What unsettled me even more was seeing Elijah—usually so distant and cold—display a rare hint of tenderness.It was clear that he adored Thea, completely convi
I carefully placed the strands of Thea's hair into a small cloth bag, feeling the weight of the decision I had made. The hair was the same color as Elijah’s, which I had also taken to run against Thea’s as well. I knew the gravity of this decision, what it meant. If the DNA matched, the truth about
Just then, the door swung open, and a woman entered, striding in with an air of authority. She was tall and sharp-featured, her hair pulled back tightly. “I’m here to collect Luna Olivia’s belongings,” she announced, her voice dripping with condescension.I felt my pulse quicken.“You can’t take an
The woman who had come to collect Olivia’s belongings returned, apologizing, stating that she did need to collect some jewelry Olivia had left behind. I found out that this woman turned out to be Olivia’s agent.Elijah’s voice cut through the tension like a knife. “You can take the items, but don’t
Elijah"I didn’t permit you to return here," I said coldly, my voice steady, though inside I was anything but. I had not expected her to come back now—if ever.Olivia’s smile was tight, revealing nothing of the turmoil I felt at her presence."I just want to talk."I glanced toward Agnes and Thea. T
I instinctively tried to pull my hand back, but Elijah held my wrist firmly, his grip surprisingly gentle. A shiver ran through me as I felt his warm tongue lapping at the wound. The sharp pain gradually faded, replaced by a soothing warmth that spread through my finger, as if he were weaving some k
Elijah I submerged myself in the warm water, letting it envelop me like a comforting embrace. The heat seeped into my muscles, washing away the tension that had accumulated in my shoulders. Yet, my mind was far from at ease.The weight of responsibility hung heavily on me, particularly concerning O