Theodore It was odd to have this moment with Violet, after years of accepting that I didn’t really belong in this country, with anyone, of having walls and walls of secrets to have a gruff old man accept me as one of their own. I had so many questions, but I didn’t want to ruin the moment with the
I wanted to push for an answer, but I swallowed the urge. Elise had always been protective of me and her insights have always been on point. “I’ll be careful,” I promised. She smiled. “I don’t just mean your heart. I mean his, too.” My lips twitched at that, a bit of relief hit me hard and mad
Violet Theodore stiffened beside me, his hands stilling over a delicate satin piece he’d been looking at. I turned toward the voice, instinctively stepping closer to him. A man stood in the center of a small crowd of reporters, his gestures animated as he spoke into their microphones. “He hi
Victor cleared his throat before she could speak again. “We were just discussing your little project, Theodore,” Victor said, his tone carrying the weight of condescension. “Bold of you to push something so…radical.” “It’s not radical to give people a second chance,” Theodore replied. “Rogue
Violet She didn’t even bother to hide her intention, her heels clicking purposefully against the marble as she approached the sink next to mine. “You know,” she began, her voice saccharine sweet, “you’re quite the bold one, stepping into a relationship so public with Theodore. You would think th
She took a step back, visibly rattled. Her hands trembled as she gripped the counter, trying to steady herself. “I…" "You can start with an apology." She set her jaw and turned to the door, but I heard it just as the door swung closed. "I'm sorry." "The offer stands," I said, loud enough f
Olivia’s smile returned, though it didn’t reach her eyes. “Yes, Shelter in particular seems to have sparked quite the debate. It’s rare to see something so… divisive. But that’s the beauty of the system, isn’t it? The law must be carefully considered before such changes are made.” She was careful
VioletI thought our marriage was perfect until I heard him say her name.“Nora!”Lucas darted away from me and across the room to a woman in a velvet blue dress. He swept her up into his arms. His face lit up with a joy that I’d never seen on his face before. He looked at her as if she were a gift
Olivia’s smile returned, though it didn’t reach her eyes. “Yes, Shelter in particular seems to have sparked quite the debate. It’s rare to see something so… divisive. But that’s the beauty of the system, isn’t it? The law must be carefully considered before such changes are made.” She was careful
She took a step back, visibly rattled. Her hands trembled as she gripped the counter, trying to steady herself. “I…" "You can start with an apology." She set her jaw and turned to the door, but I heard it just as the door swung closed. "I'm sorry." "The offer stands," I said, loud enough f
Violet She didn’t even bother to hide her intention, her heels clicking purposefully against the marble as she approached the sink next to mine. “You know,” she began, her voice saccharine sweet, “you’re quite the bold one, stepping into a relationship so public with Theodore. You would think th
Victor cleared his throat before she could speak again. “We were just discussing your little project, Theodore,” Victor said, his tone carrying the weight of condescension. “Bold of you to push something so…radical.” “It’s not radical to give people a second chance,” Theodore replied. “Rogue
Violet Theodore stiffened beside me, his hands stilling over a delicate satin piece he’d been looking at. I turned toward the voice, instinctively stepping closer to him. A man stood in the center of a small crowd of reporters, his gestures animated as he spoke into their microphones. “He hi
I wanted to push for an answer, but I swallowed the urge. Elise had always been protective of me and her insights have always been on point. “I’ll be careful,” I promised. She smiled. “I don’t just mean your heart. I mean his, too.” My lips twitched at that, a bit of relief hit me hard and mad
Theodore It was odd to have this moment with Violet, after years of accepting that I didn’t really belong in this country, with anyone, of having walls and walls of secrets to have a gruff old man accept me as one of their own. I had so many questions, but I didn’t want to ruin the moment with the
“I… inherited a set. They’re first weapon I trained with.” My heart softened. I would bet that the dagger set was from his mother. I took note to look through the book catalog on magical dagger techniques for him. Master Remy grunted; his gaze intense. “Hmph. Loyalty. I hear that’s something the
Violet I laughed as he started to shake his finger at me. “You know I always had my doubts about you.” I grinned at him, embracing him tightly. “Hello, Master Remy. You know I’m always a little trouble, but never for you.” Master Remy shook his head, feigning exasperation as we pulled apar