~Grace~I saw Liam’s face register shock briefly, and Sophia buried her face in his shoulder, crying. I watched them, unphased.“As your Alpha, you will not refuse me,” Liam said, voice low and menacing.I barely managed to conceal my scoff. No right to refuse him? Excuse me?I scowled at him and re
~Grace~“What-” I started to say before I took a step back. A massive figure loomed over me, blocking out the moonlight, emitting a powerful aura.He stood proud and tall, his body a mountain of what had to be battle-hardened muscle beneath his jeans and t-shirt that threatened to split at the seams
~Third person~Alexander sat back in his chair, combat boots kicked up on his desk, scattering papers to the floor. He crossed his arms behind his head as he closed his eyes, Grace’s face appearing in his mind. He’d never met a woman like her. Her boldness, her feistiness… It impressed him, really.
~Grace~The Lycan King towered over me, golden eyes piercing through me. I instinctively shrank as the realization of what I had done set in. I had insulted the most feared and unforgiving creature anyone had ever heard of.Even despite my show of respect, that didn’t erase my offensive act, and the
~Grace~My heart leapt into my throat, head spinning in confusion as I stood in the Lycan King’s arms. I noticed the warmth of Alex’s body pressed against mine, and I felt conflicted. Was he normally this forward with women, or was he treating me as someone special?He was quite attractive–in an int
I frowned, feeling insulted as a thought popped into my head.He just sees me as a nanny! Of course he does! Me, a woman with nowhere to go, no responsibilities to attend to at the moment–he just thinks of me as nothing other than a maid!Fortunately, my years of strict etiquette training kicked in
~Grace~What was I supposed to wear to the event? I couldn't show up looking like this, I’d be better off not going at all. I’d only bring myself further disgrace. I turned around to look at Alex, feeling silly. What would he think of a request like this? I’m sure he hadn’t even thought about my c
“King Alexander can afford it, I promise,” Enzo continued, reassuring me.“Oh, no, that’s-” I winced. I hadn’t meant to insult the Black Lycan clan. “I’m sure he can. I just didn’t expect him to.”“Of course. You are our guest, after all,” he said with a smile. “Now please, don’t even check the pric
~Grace~ Alex’s hot breath breezed across my skin as his wet tongue licked my cut. I stared at him, dumbfounded. What was he doing? Tasting the blood? Cleaning it? There was water for that! “A-Alex-” I finally stuttered out, not sure what to say. His eyes were closed, and he only gave a gentl
~Grace~ How were the Rogues getting the upper hand? I thought the Black Lycan clan was fierce and powerful! None of the other packs dared to mess with them. Looking around the garden, I watched in horror as Lycans women retreated, chased by the Rogues. Alex tore through the battlefield, a blac
~Grace~Dancing with the Lycan King at his castle in front of his whole clan was not on my checklist for this year.Although I had danced with him once before during the charity banquet, this time, it felt different. More intimate and personal. And I felt… nervous?We both danced gracefully, flowing
~Grace~I look at myself in the mirror, wearing the dazzling moonstone necklace and earrings Alex had given me. I’m dressed in a tight, black dress–the signature color of the Black Lycan clan. I didn’t want to wear something that would make me stand out too much.I fidgeted with my hair, moving stra
~Grace~“I can’t believe he did that!” I shouted, into the night, enraged.“I know,” Alex responded, without emotion.“What crazy, delusional-” I started, but Alex placed a hand on my shoulder. He had an odd smile on his face.What was he thinking? Nothing about this situation was funny!“Liam and S
~Grace~Where am I?It was dark and cold, and I felt hard, uncomfortable ground beneath me. Groaning, I pushed myself up off of the ground, my arms feeling heavy.What happened? The last thing I remembered was looking for Samuel in the forest, and then I heard a noise…My heart dropped. Oh, no! Had
Rolling my eyes, I put it back down. Liam had texted me at least a hundred times within the last couple hours, and now she was texting me too? As if she cared. Liam probably asked her to, since I wouldn't respond to him.I continued writing, trying to remember where I left off. Right…, Alex showed m
~Sophia~“What the hell were you thinking?!” Liam’s voice roared.I stepped back, feigning tears, immediately lowering my head. “I-I’m sorry-”Secretly, I scowled at him, my face hidden, pointed to the floor. So what if I had ordered the seafood platter instead of the charcuterie board for the banqu
~Liam~“Alpha,” Sophia whispered, wrapping her cold arms around my neck from behind, “You look unwell. Are you in pain? Perhaps I can ease it a bit.”I sat in my bedroom, where Grace used to stay. It felt so empty without her. I sighed, staring at her abandoned belongings, still boxed up in suitcase