I felt my heart skip a beat. Gavin had said the same thing; that Edwin had looked at me like I was more valuable than any of the expensive collectibles in that house. Maybe I was the only one who hadn’t noticed it that night because I was too angry with him to pay attention.“You should talk to Edwi
AudreyEdwin and I only stood a few feet apart on the bridge, but it felt like miles. The cool night air nipped at my exposed skin, and I pulled my red cape a bit tighter around me, although it felt more like armor than to ward off the chill.“What are you doing here?” I asked, staring at his outstr
“Is it true that Fiona is your fated mate?”Edwin’s eyes widened in surprise, his body tensing. “What? Of course not. Who told you that?”“I saw Fiona tonight,” I explained. “She told me you two are fated.”Edwin shook his head vehemently, his hands clenching into fists at his sides. “Audrey, I told
Edwin & AudreyEdwin’s POV“How does your heart feel now, Edwin?”I started at the sound of that serpentine voice, my body tensing instinctively. I had been watching Audrey leave, her little red cloak swaying in the wind, but apparently I hadn’t been the only one watching.“What the hell are you doi
So, I would tell him that I had decided to refuse his proposal. It was a protective measure… for both of us. I loved him, but we couldn’t be together.I just needed to work up the courage to finally do it.Friday afternoon finally came, and with it the ache of knowing that I wouldn’t be seeing Edwin
Edwin & AudreyEdwin’s POVI had hardly touched the glass of champagne that was pinched between my fingers. I had hardly noticed the lively music or the well-dressed crowd or the breathtaking view of the city and the river below.No matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t focus on any of it.I should ha
Instantly, I felt myself relax, even as a few pairs of eyes turned to see what the commotion was about.“You made it!” she exclaimed, pulling me into a warm hug without any hesitation. “Oh, I’m so glad you’re here.”I hugged her back. The smile I gave her, despite how I had been feeling lately, was
AudreyThe cool water splashing against my palms and neck did little to cool the heat simmering beneath my skin, but I did it anyway. I held my hands under the faucet, running the water across my inner wrists as I tilted my head from side to side in an attempt to roll some of the tension out of my n
“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
He didn’t need to tell me twice. I tore into the wrapping paper, revealing a soft red scarf. I could tell immediately that it was handmade—there were more than a few uneven stitches, and the outline was lumpy. It was far from perfect. But I loved it all the more for that. “Goddess, Edwin,” I laugh
Audrey The morning of the show was a frenzy. No, more than a frenzy. It was complete and utter chaos. I spent the entire morning from sunup to noon running endlessly from one end of the venue to the other, desperately trying to make sure every last detail was perfect. The racks were lined with c
“Uh… Yeah,” Malakai said. “Coffee would be nice.” A few minutes later, the three of us sat around the table, steaming cups of pitch black coffee in our hands. I kept it bitter, just in case Malakai was here to stir up more shit. It burned a little going down, but I sipped it anyway. Malakai look