AgnesOver the following weeks, every waking moment went into the finishing touches on the fashion show.What had started as a small charity event for single mothers and families had grown into something far bigger than I had ever imagined, all thanks to the support and enthusiasm of the other Lunas
When I didn’t answer, Elijah took a step closer and said in a softer voice, “You were always admirable. But I’m even more proud of you now. You’ve taken on so much, and you’ve handled it all with such grace. You’re a natural leader, Agnes. The pack is lucky to have you.”His words caught me off guar
AgnesRuined.Everything was ruined.All of the hard work, all of the weeks spent perfecting the garments, all of the dedication of the designers who had slaved night and day to ensure that this show would go according to plan…It was all destroyed.The very first thing I did was fumble for my phone
ElijahThea was bouncing on her toes by the front door, practically vibrating with excitement. She had been talking about the upcoming fashion show nonstop for days, asking me a million questions about what Agnes had designed and whether she would get to see the models up close.We were supposed to
“I’m not the one hurting her,” she snapped, her eyes blazing. “You are. You and that… that woman you’ve replaced me with.”I opened my mouth to say something more, but just then, Thea tugged on the lapel of my suit jacket. “I’ll go,” she whispered in my ear. “Just for half an hour. Okay?”I looked d
AgnesThe show was a success. A huge one, in fact.I knew it would be the moment the first Luna stepped onto the runway and I heard the crowd erupting into applause as the lights caught the intricate details of the designs. The outfits were stunning, even more so because they were born from chaos—fr
The after-party was at a nearby lounge bar, the kind of place that was all dim lighting and plush seating. I sat at the edge of the group, nursing a drink as I tried to push down the pain that threatened to consume me.The other Lunas were in high spirits, their laughter filling the room as they rec
AgnesThe bouquet fell to the ground, pink and white petals scattering across the floor around my feet. I stared down at them in shock for a moment, my mind racing as the fog of alcohol slowly began to lift.What had I done?I had been cruel to Elijah, snapping at him, pushing him away when all he’d
I watched as she stepped inside, her heels clicking against the hardwood floor. She set the basket on the table, carefully arranging its contents: some pink tulips, chocolates, assorted tea bags, and a stuffed animal.I knew that Thea wouldn’t eat the chocolates with her stomach upset, and she’d bee
AgnesElijah had some matters to attend to at work that day—although I had a sinking feeling that he was just avoiding the awkwardness of what had happened last night, and I couldn’t even blame him—and Thea was still resting in her room with a stomach ache, so I had the house to myself for most of t
Elijah blinked at me in surprise. I expected him to be disappointed, to scold me for taking a book from the restricted section of the library—especially one with such volatile information inside.But instead, a slow smile spread across his face, his eyes lighting up with something that looked almost
AgnesI woke to the sensation of Elijah’s arm around me. For a moment, I forgot where I was, the events of the previous night a hazy blur in my mind. All I felt was cozy familiarity.But then it all came rushing back—the cab, the kiss, the way we’d stumbled into the house, so desperate for each othe
He feasted on me like that, right there on the floor, holding me upright with one arm. I dug my fingers into his scalp, yanking at his hair, which only elicited low, guttural moans from him that rumbled into my pelvis. “Agnes,” he murmured into me, the word sending a shudder of pleasure through my b
AgnesThe cab driver practically dumped us off in front of the estate, hardly giving Elijah time to hand him a wad of cash before he was speeding away. My cheeks were flushed, my skirt rumpled around my thighs and my lipstick smeared.We’d hardly been the pristine picture of an elegant Alpha and Lun
Agnes & ElijahAgnesGertrude’s grin was nothing short of impish as she shoved me and Elijah together. Honestly, I wasn’t even sure if I had ever seen the often meek librarian’s eyes flare with such mischief behind those glasses.My heart pounded as I glanced up at Elijah, his warm body pressed agai
Truthfully, I’d thought about that night more times than I cared to admit. Sometimes, late at night, when the house was quiet and I couldn’t seem to sleep for various reasons, I would let myself imagine what it would be like to sleep with him.First, it started as imagining literally sleeping with h
AgnesThe bouquet fell to the ground, pink and white petals scattering across the floor around my feet. I stared down at them in shock for a moment, my mind racing as the fog of alcohol slowly began to lift.What had I done?I had been cruel to Elijah, snapping at him, pushing him away when all he’d