LOGIN“I think you’re going to change so many lives,” I said to Eliza. “Those kids are so lucky to have you.” Eliza looked down, her cheeks pink. “Thank you, Audrey. Really.” Tina piped up next. “And my LGBT counseling department is finally off the ground! ” She paused, leaning into my mother, who was
Audrey After a long flight, we finally touched down in Italy. The sunlight streaming in through the plane window was a promising golden hue, and just the sight of it made me feel like my heart was about to leap out of my chest. “I might need a nap when we get to the villa,” Edwin yawned, shaking
And as I watched, I felt a hand slip into mine. I glanced up, finding Edwin beside me, his gaze focused on the runway but his approval humming through the bond. My mother stood on my other side, wrapping her arm around my shoulders. A lump rose in my throat, and I couldn’t even speak. None of us c
Audrey Edwin and I emerged from the small room, his hand still resting protectively on my back. The hustle and bustle of last-minute preparations immediately hit us, assistants running back and forth, models being ushered into position, and the soft hum of the audience’s chatter drifting through t
“There’s always time,” I whispered, grabbing the wrist of his free hand and pulling it close to peer at his watch. The movement caused him to topple forward, and he caught himself on his other palm, caging me against the hard wood of the vanity. “But maybe not enough time to waste right now.” Edwi
Audrey Before I could even answer his question, Edwin rushed past me and locked the door. When he turned back to me, he was grinning from ear to ear. The sight of that mischievous look on his face made my breath hitch. Once, it had been like pulling teeth to get the man to smile. And now here he
Audrey“Audrey!” Tina squealed as I walked into the familiar bar off campus, running up to me and throwing her arms around my neck. “I missed you so much!”I staggered back at the force of my friend’s hug, but embraced her just as tightly. “I missed you, too,” I replied. “Where is everyone?”Tina pu
But as we took a water break, a thought came to mind and I asked, “Why is it so hard for me to shift? If I’m the Silver Star, shouldn’t it be easy?”Edwin shook his head, taking a long drink before answering. “It’s not that simple. Most werewolves’ wolves emerge in childhood, but they can’t shift un
AudreyThe following weeks melted together in a whirlwind of training, studying, and late nights.Every Saturday, I met Peter in the woods for shifting practice. Every Sunday, I met with Claudia to work on my thesis. And four nights a week, I trained with Edwin in combat.I practically lived with Ed
I looked up at Edwin, a tiny smile tugging at the corners of my lips. Without a word, he leaned down and kissed me softly. Then, with a mischievous glint in his eye, he dipped me dramatically, deepening the kiss.His lips were warm and insistent against mine, and I felt myself melting into him, the







