Aria I'm standing in the restroom, staring at Serena like a fucking fool. How the hell does she know about Lucas hiding something from me? It’s like she’s in my head. Creepy. She laughs, all smug, leaning her ass against the door like she owns the place. “Did you really buy that crap Lucas fed you
Aria Coach John leads me to his suite, punching in the code with an annoying level of authority. The door swings open, and he gestures for me to follow, already halfway inside like I’m some obedient dog. I hesitate at the threshold, glancing around nervously. What the hell am I walking into? The
…… Lucas The door slams shut behind us, and I whirl on Aria, my chest heaving like I’ve just sprinted a mile. “What the fuck was that all about? Huh? What the fuck were you doing in there?” My voice is loud, angrier than I mean it to be, but I can’t stop myself. I rake my fingers through my hair,
Lucas I can’t fucking believe it. All this time, I’ve had my suspicions about Aria’s parents, but after what Ethan just said? Hell no. The Moon Goddess must seriously hate my guts. Out of every girl in the damn universe, she had to pair me with Aria. And if she ever finds out the truth? Fuck, she’
“Hey.” Her voice. Aria’s voice. Soft, steady, and way too good for me. I wipe my face with my sleeve, avoiding her gaze like a coward. “I don’t know what’s going on with me today,” I mutter, frustrated. She steps closer, her hand brushing mine. That simple touch? It almost breaks me. “I do,” she s
Aria I watch Lucas disappear through the arena doors, following Coach John like a goddamn soldier being called to duty. He doesn’t even glance back. Not once. “What the hell? Isn’t he supposed to come running to you first?” Mia sighs beside me, crossing her arms like she’s ready to march up ther
My stomach flips. “That’s bullshit.” “Well, maybe. But you did attack Vanessa, my mate. That’s a big no-no. But don’t worry, I’ll forgive you…if you beg.” “You’ve lost your damn mind.” I shove past him, but his next words freeze me mid-step. “Are you seriously dating the son of the man who kil
Aria I sprint to the deck of the ship like my life depends on it, legs trembling beneath me. The cold floor meets me hard when I collapse, and I let the tears come. The wind lashes against my skin, cutting deep, but it’s nothing compared to the ache clawing at my chest. My heart’s in pieces, shar
Mia “You’re finally here,” Lily says the second Theo and Damon step into Joy Park. She’s all grins like we didn’t just spend hours waiting. “And are you sure you weren’t followed?” “We were, actually.” Theo wipes his forehead like a dramatic diva. “But we lost ’em. Shit was wild.” “You both look
…. I step out of the shower, a towel snug around my waist, water dripping from my hair. Great. Lucas has already showered, thrown on one of Sarita's mate’s clothes, and is probably waiting for me to figure out my next move. And here I am, with zero clothes of my own. Ugh. I glance at the closet are
Aria Before I know it, Lucas is on top of me, his lips crashing against mine, leaving me breathless. My hands instinctively slide up his back, nails grazing his skin as I pull him closer. His weight presses me into the mattress, and all I can think is how much I fucking missed this. “Lucas…” I ma
Aria The taxi ride is long as hell…like, long enough for me to question my entire life. But exhaustion wins, and we both end up passing out. I wake up drooling on his shoulder just as we pull up to this apartment building that looks like a bougie-ass getaway spot. It’s all glitzy and modern, with
Aria I pull up at Joy Park, practically sprinting out of the car like I’m running for a meet-and-greet with Beyoncé. The place is crawling with people, kids screaming, couples taking selfies, some dude trying to juggle flaming torches. Classic Saturday chaos. I’m on a mission, though. Mia and Lily
She shakes her head. “I can’t. Alpha Marcus will kill me!” “Maria, please,” Theo pleads, turning up the charm to 11. He grabs her hands, and I swear she melts on the spot. “We just wanna see him. Nothing else.” “Fine,” she sighs, her cheeks still red. “But you owe me.” “Anything you want,” Theo w
“Yeah, but—” “No buts. Get in. Wait for his car to go inside, then floor it. Head to Joy’s Park. Mia and Lily are waiting for you.” “What about you?” I ask, my voice shaky as hell. She slams the car door, her eyes fierce. “I’ll distract them. Now go.” I duck my head as her dad’s car pulls up. My
Aria I’m in the room, mentally spiraling, when Vanessa busts in like she’s in an action movie. She slams the door shut and glances around like she’s expecting an ambush. Then she full-on shudders. “Fuck me,” she groans, waving her hand in front of her face like she just walked into a swamp. “This
“Thanks, Dad,” I mutter, already heading for the stairs. I climb up, my stomach knotting tighter with every step. I don’t even know if they’re keeping Aria in the mansion. What if she’s in the dungeon? But no, Ethan’s gross obsession with her makes it more likely she’s stashed away in one of these