It’d been a few hours since Isaac left, and my irritation towards him had subsided for the most part. I’d thought about it for a little bit and decided that whoever he was going out with and whatever he was doing in his free time was none of my business or my concern, and reminded myself that my mai
“You’re not welcome in the Lycan nation, but I’m sure you’re already well aware of that.” The king continued, leaning back against his throne as he looked down at me, “Have you even read about yourself in the news? My son shouldn’t be marrying a divorced woman with so much controversy surrounding he
The Lycan King’s opposition to my upcoming marriage to Isaac seemed both reasonable and unreasonable at the same time. I knew it was probably surprising to hear the news that his son was getting married after years of being a notorious playboy, and I knew it was probably even more of a surprise to s
The double doors suddenly being pushed open caught my attention and I turned to see Isaac stumbling into the room, disheveled and out of breath. “I- …What’s happening?” He frowned, eyes flickering back and forth between me and the Lycan king.It didn’t take long for me to win the king over and convi
BiancaIsaac’s eyes flicked to the faint red lipstick smeared across my index and middle fingers. I smirked and gave them a little wiggle, then wiped the lipstick across the collar of his shirt.He still smelled like another woman, too—tangy sweet perfume, like hibiscus and rosewater. It was a nice
Isaac froze. Even with his back turned to me, I could practically hear the gears turning in his head, and then, finally, his shoulders sagged.Battle won.…I stood in front of the full-length mirror in my room, smoothing my hands over the soft gray fabric of my dress. It hung somewhat loosely on my
BiancaThe moment we stepped into the grand banquet hall, which was bustling with people and servants, I turned on my social mode like a switch. A radiant, welcoming smile stretched across my face as we entered, and I even gently placed my hand on the slight swell of my belly just to sell the point.
My mother, in all of her radiance and humor and beautiful brutality, was here.Hanging on the wall of the Lycan estate.Suddenly, I felt a warmth at my side that made me jump. Startled out of my reverie, I glanced over to see Isaac staring up at the painting with a drink now in each hand.“That’s yo
My mother, in all of her radiance and humor and beautiful brutality, was here.Hanging on the wall of the Lycan estate.Suddenly, I felt a warmth at my side that made me jump. Startled out of my reverie, I glanced over to see Isaac staring up at the painting with a drink now in each hand.“That’s yo
BiancaThe moment we stepped into the grand banquet hall, which was bustling with people and servants, I turned on my social mode like a switch. A radiant, welcoming smile stretched across my face as we entered, and I even gently placed my hand on the slight swell of my belly just to sell the point.
Isaac froze. Even with his back turned to me, I could practically hear the gears turning in his head, and then, finally, his shoulders sagged.Battle won.…I stood in front of the full-length mirror in my room, smoothing my hands over the soft gray fabric of my dress. It hung somewhat loosely on my
BiancaIsaac’s eyes flicked to the faint red lipstick smeared across my index and middle fingers. I smirked and gave them a little wiggle, then wiped the lipstick across the collar of his shirt.He still smelled like another woman, too—tangy sweet perfume, like hibiscus and rosewater. It was a nice
The double doors suddenly being pushed open caught my attention and I turned to see Isaac stumbling into the room, disheveled and out of breath. “I- …What’s happening?” He frowned, eyes flickering back and forth between me and the Lycan king.It didn’t take long for me to win the king over and convi
The Lycan King’s opposition to my upcoming marriage to Isaac seemed both reasonable and unreasonable at the same time. I knew it was probably surprising to hear the news that his son was getting married after years of being a notorious playboy, and I knew it was probably even more of a surprise to s
“You’re not welcome in the Lycan nation, but I’m sure you’re already well aware of that.” The king continued, leaning back against his throne as he looked down at me, “Have you even read about yourself in the news? My son shouldn’t be marrying a divorced woman with so much controversy surrounding he
It’d been a few hours since Isaac left, and my irritation towards him had subsided for the most part. I’d thought about it for a little bit and decided that whoever he was going out with and whatever he was doing in his free time was none of my business or my concern, and reminded myself that my mai
“God, I look good in this photo.” Isaac leaned back against the couch as he flipped to the next page of the magazine, clicking his tongue against his teeth and tilting his head slightly as he looked at the photo of us before turning it around to show me.Even I had to admit the photographers and sty