Life will still throw us many hurdles. We will face many challenges, but the normalcy of living without fear of something happening feels like a dream come true. I’m ready, ready to play with my children, send them to school, be here when they arrive home, cook for them, and put them to bed every n
ZAIA. I press my lips together for a moment before looking towards the front door. “Your father’s. It’s his birthday today, remember?” I explain, glancing back at him. He cocks a brow. “Right… don’t really remember celebrating it…” he remarks as he frowns, as if thinking over what I just said fo
“I understand… but call me selfish or unreasonable, but I still feel like I need time. If I try to make this work because I love him or because someone tells me it’s the right thing to do, it will always eat up at me. Just how his and Annalise’s relationship once did.” I answer as I bring the tray t
SEBASTIAN. Ever since I spoke to her in the kitchen, she’s been quieter, although she’s smiling, which lights up those gorgeous eyes of hers. I wish I could change the past, change the decisions I made. Seeing Sia sick was the last straw. The promise that Gerard had the antidote drove me to get it
“What did you want to say?” she turns to me, not wasting a moment to put the question forward, almost like she can’t bear to be near me. “You said to me that you would hand me the title of Alpha before you left… why do I feel you’re thinking of leaving soon?” I ask, my voice sounding harsher than I
ZAIA. His acceptance of my decision feels like a wave of serenity washing over me. My lungs no longer feel like the air is being squeezed from them. I can finally breathe, finally try to move on from the torment of my own mind. I need to heal before I can even consider being with another. His bro
VALERIE. Zaia has made her decision. It wasn’t what I expected or wanted for them, but just the way she respected and had my back when it came to Jai, I will do the same. It’s been three days since and she’s handed the title back to Sebastian. I’ve chosen to remain here. I know it’s what Jai woul
“Anyway, Valerie, Atticus tells me you are a doctor, so are you like a doctor, doctor? Fully qualified?” Shelby asks me. “Yes, fully qualified and definitely a doctor, doctor,” I answer with a smile. “I told you that, Mom,” Atticus adds. “I’m making conversation. Shush you.” Shelby counters, wavi