Violet I wasn’t surprised that he didn’t even pretend to consider it.“You’ll have to prove your case without insulting an alpha of my country, though it's rather clear that you don't have much of one. Her signature is on the page.” Then, with a smug glance in my direction, he added, “And there’s
"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
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
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
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
"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
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
“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
"I don't imagine you're here to check on your brother," I said, not looking at him directly. "So, what brings you here, dear brother-in-law."I let my gaze drift toward him, taking in his irritation. He looked furious behind his almost placid expression."More on business," he said."We will be retu
VioletHe passed out as I expected, but the fact that he didn't even know who I was talking about spoke volumes. He was sickly pale, drained, flushed. Blood still smeared on his face and neck.Lily said he'd started to bleed from his nose and ears, convulsing and speaking a language neither of them
“Theodore,” she whispered, her voice soft, reverent. “I’ve been looking for you. Don't turn away from me.” A strange pressure coiled in my chest, the same unnatural pull I’d felt at the temple. I felt nauseous. Sick. I turned away from her. Looking, squinting through the haze to see the other figu
VioletDarkness stretched endlessly before me, vast and empty. Then, the dream took shape. The two wolves from before stood on a precipice, their fur illuminated by an unseen light. The white wolf stood firm, waiting, watching. The black wolf was near, coming up behind the other. Their bands of li
Then, Violet dropped like a stone. "Violet!"Theodore barely managed to catch her before she hit the ground, his face contorted with panic as she convulsed in his arms. Her eyes rolled back. Her mouth frothed. Blood came from her nose as she jerked and spasmed. I barely bit back a smile seeing it
VioletThe moment we stepped out of the courtroom, the air was electric with victory. Paparazzi crowded the streets, cameras flashing like a relentless storm as reporters shouted questions. Theodore pulled me closer, shielding me from the chaos as we made our way to the convoy waiting to escort us t
“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