VioletI fell silent, staring at Theodore. It was... romantic in a way, but also spoke to exactly how spoiled he'd grown up. He sounded younger than I'd ever thought the infamous Theodore Nightshade of being. He was only two years younger than me, but right now, he seemed more like a teenager and a
I frowned, meeting his gaze in the mirror.“It's perfect for you,” he said softly. "Do you like it?""I think it's more a matter of if you like it.""You're wearing it.""I've never really cared much about what I wore." I shrugged. "So long as it was neat and presentable."He hesitated. "... was tha
VioletThe tension in my body slowly ebbed away as I let him hold me. I wanted to relax, but I couldn't let myself forget that he was still an arrogant jerk."Thank you," I said, all the same."You're welcome," he said softly. "I meant what I said before. You're safe with me.""If I could believe th
"I think I'll take my chances.""... do you want me to adhere to that even then?"I swallowed. "Yes."He chuckled. "Don't ever change."I closed my eyes. "I appreciate you trying to tell me, to offer some insight, but I--""Don't want a bond from me?""From an indiscriminate playboy who hasn't found
VioletThe next morning, I woke up to less pain and at least fifty notifications on my phone. Some of them were from news outlets having mentioned me at the Gathering, but most of them were of me in Theodore's arms wearing that wedding dress as he carried me around Midnight.My face heated, embarras
He replied with his agreement, and I sent a message to Lily telling her that Kincaid was on his way to get her and her parents relocated. After a quick thanks,Theodore opened the door for me and ushered me in. Barely a step inside, I felt everyone watching me. It wasn't like yesterday. This time th
Violet I scoffed. "That's the dumbest, most irresponsible, and short-sighted solution I've ever heard." The room was dead silent. It was pretty well known that Theodore was considered the alpha of alphas, especially within his own territory. The fact that I, an outsider, had the nerve to
"We'll talk later. why don't you pick up with what you were doing for now?" She nodded and hurried back toward her desk. Everyone but Dahlia looked at me with distaste, and I ignored them. "Since you're stepping into the role so completely..." He grumbled and placed a folder in my hands.
“Then tell us, as a magical expert, what exactly do you offer in relation to this case?” “The noble seal of every noble house is and has always been a magical tool that is use-bound to three things: the Estate, the family’s bloodline, and the family’s official registration documents held by the In
VioletThe court erupted into hushed whispers. My lawyer nodded. "Let's move on to the document in question, shall we?"He pulled up the document that Lucas's lawyers had shown with more forged signature."Is this a forgery?""Yes.""How can you tell?"She clicked and brought up the actual Twining
“Given the appearance of these documents, it may be that Lucas and Nora were confirmed to be mates,” he said smoothly. “However, this revelation is irrelevant to the matter at hand. The fact remains that Violet Donovan legally signed over Darkmoon, and that is the issue before us today.” “We disag
MichellePain bloomed across my cheek. I cried out, but it was cut off when he wrapped his hands around my throat. I struggled, trying to push at his chest, tear at his hands.Owen stared down at me, his sneer venomous. “You belong to me,” he said. "And you will remain my wife until I decide you are
"Did he do that to you?"Her eyes widened and she yanked her sleeve down. I set my jaw. Just when I was sure that Owen couldn't get any lower. “Your lips are smudged,” I said coolly before turning on my heel and walking out, leaving her in the bathroom. By the time I stepped into the hallway, my
VioletI excused myself to the bathroom while Theodore conferred with the lawyers. The marble floors of the court’s lavish corridors restroom echoed with each step I took. The moment I pushed open the door, I was surprised to find Owen’s wife standing there, pretending to fix her lipstick in the mir
This had been signed and sealed by the High Priest himself, which meant that Owen was going to have to call the High Priest here anyway.I blinked, impressed and amazed as my lead lawyer came back to the table."You deserve a raise," I said.He flashed me a wicked grin. "I promise Alpha Nightshade p
VioletMating Affirmation Ceremony RecordParties Involved: Lucas Reed & Nora Sinclair of Twining RiverResult: Confirmed Mate PairIt was certified by the temple, glowing with the magic of the seals on it, signed by the High Priest, and dated almost two years before we married, a year before we had
"Let’s go back to the beginning," my attorney said, his voice smooth and unrelenting."I thought we were talking about the contract. Nora doesn't have anything to do with it.""The counsel will only ask relevant questions," Owen said."Given that Nora is pregnant with Alpha Lucas's child and would t