IrisI can’t believe what I’m seeing.Arthur just went on live television and told the entire world about us. He finally did the one thing I’ve been begging him to do since… forever.My hand flies to my arm, pinching the skin there until it hurts. Nope. Not dreaming.This is definitely real.“We nee
The request isn’t unexpected, but it still makes me hesitate. “But… Arthur, I just got the residency.” I gesture around us, at the apartment I worked so hard to get, the apartment I only just moved into with Miles. “I can’t just walk away from that. And I can’t keep moving Miles all over the place,
IrisArthur sets me down gently, his arms lingering around my waist. We’re standing so close I can feel the heat radiating from his body, see every fleck of brown that’s hiding in the depths of his green eyes.My heart is pounding in my chest—I can’t believe he actually did it. He announced our rela
IrisThe following morning, I’m yanked from sleep by the sound of knocking at my door. Groaning, I roll over and squint at my phone. It’s barely past seven. Who the hell is here so early?When the knocking doesn’t stop, I drag myself out of bed, pulling on my robe as I stumble toward the door.I pee
I sink into a chair, realizing she’s right. But this is what I wanted, isn’t it? To be by Arthur’s side in public, to pronounce our love to the world.What follows is the most intense beauty regimen I’ve ever experienced. My hair is washed, dried, styled, and then restyled when the stylist decides t
IrisThe camera flashes blind me for a moment, sending spots dancing across my vision. I freeze, one foot still in the car, my hand gripping Arthur’s.“Iris! Over here!”“A human mated to the Alpha President? Is this true, or a farce for PR?”“How long have you been together?”“Alpha President, what
“If you say so.” She sips her drink delicately. “Tell me, how do you keep yourself busy? The Luna must have many talents.”“I’m an artist,” I reply, surprised that she apparently doesn’t know since everyone else seems to know every detail about me already.Her lips press together, as if she thinks a
Arthur & IrisArthurI scan the crowded ballroom, searching for Iris. I shouldn’t have left her alone for so long, especially at her first public event as my mate. The call took longer than expected—a minor diplomatic crisis with Bo’Arrocan that couldn’t wait—and now I can’t find her anywhere.I spo
He shrugs and goes to pick up the glass again. “It’s just how it is.”I shake my head and move the glass out of his way. “No more of this tonight. You’ve had enough.”Arthur pouts, actually pouts, which confirms my suspicion that he’s drunker than he’s letting on. “But how will I sleep?”The questio
IrisThe baseball bat connects with the wall with a sickening crack as Arthur ducks just in time, letting out a surprised yelp.“Holy shit!” I shriek, the bat slipping from my hands and clattering to the floor. “Arthur! I almost took your head off!”Arthur straightens up, his eyes wide in the dim li
I glance at Arthur, who shrugs. “I’d love to,” he says, moving to sit on the edge of the bed. “Just one story, though. It’s past your bedtime.”I leave them to it, Arthur’s deep voice following me down the hall as he begins to read one of Miles’ favorite books. Something warm unfurls in my chest at
IrisArthur turns to me as we pull up to my apartment building later. “They seemed to like you.”“Your parents?” I ask, glancing at him. “Yeah, they were nice. Especially after that awkward first meeting.”He makes a noncommittal sound, staring out the windshield for a moment before turning off the
I feel a flush of pleasure at his praise. “Thank you.”“And you have a son together,” Wendy states, leaving behind the subject of my career. “Miles, is it?”I nod, dragging my lower lip through my teeth. I feel like I’m being grilled, one question after another in quick succession.“He’s five,” I sa
Iris“You’re sure you can handle this?” Arthur asks, his hand resting on the small of my back. We’re standing just outside the ballroom entrance, about to make our reappearance.I take a deep breath, smoothing the front of my new black dress. It’s simpler than the emerald gown—a sleek, form-fitting
“I’ve missed you,” he breathes against my skin. “So much, Iris. You have no idea.”I thread my fingers through his hair, tugging him back up to my mouth. “Show me,” I whisper against his lips.His eyes darken further, and he captures my mouth again in a kiss that makes my eyes roll back with pleasur
IrisThe jacket slips from my shoulders, falling to the carpet with a soft thud. I feel my face heat as Arthur drags his gaze over the tattered remains of my dress, lingering briefly on my exposed breasts, hips, and belly, but I don’t try to cover myself again.“The scratches don’t look that bad,” h
“They marked your face,” he says quietly. “They were trying to—”“I know what they were trying to do,” I interrupt. “Make you not want me anymore. Make me too ugly or damaged for you to keep as your mate.” I laugh bitterly. “Like your attraction to me is solely based on my looks.”Arthur’s hands sti