LOGINTyrone That was all it took to go from the life I used to have… to the one I had fought like hell to earn back.And I would fight for it again if I had to.Every single time.“Dad! Dad! Mommy! Mommy!”Ayila’s voice snapped me out of my thoughts as she jumped up and down next to me, her little hands
Tyrone I stood at the edge of the auditorium, my hands shoved deep into the pockets of my jacket, trying to keep them from shaking. My heart was beating harder than it ever had in any fight, any battle, any patrol I had ever done. And that was saying something, because I’d faced death more times th
“I don’t know how you do it,” I said softly, watching them. “She’s… she’s so full of life. So… fearless.”Tyron glanced at me, smiling gently. “She is. And she’s lucky. Because she has two people who… who would fight the world for her.”My chest tightened. I wanted to believe that, to feel safe with
WinterThe morning light spilled through the tall windows of my aunt and uncle’s mansion, painting the polished floors with gold streaks. I sat at the small breakfast nook with a steaming mug of coffee in my hands, listening to the soft sounds of Ayila’s tiny laughter echoing from the living room.T
Tyrone I know,” I whispered, the weight of my confession pressing down. “I know I failed you. I know I can’t take back what I did. I can’t… I can’t undo the deaths, the betrayal, the pain I caused. But I swear to you..every day since then, I’ve been trying. Trying to rebuild… trying to be worthy of
Tyrone The mansion was quiet except for the hum of the city outside. I stood in the doorway of the living room, hands fisted at my sides, heart hammering so hard I thought it would shatter my ribs. She was sitting on the edge of the sofa, her legs crossed, arms folded, eyes distant...watching the s
Tyrone She searched my eyes-long, searching. Saw the fear I couldn’t hide.Winter always saw too much.It was one of the reasons I loved her.And one of the reasons lying to her felt like choking on glass.“I promise,” she whispered. “No matter what. I won’t leave you.”Relief hit me so hard I almo
Asher(Before the attack)I woke up to sunlight spilling across the bed and Nova’s hair tickling my nose.For a second I didn’t move. Didn’t even breathe. Just lay there with my eyes half open, watching the light crawl slowly across the ceiling like the world had decided to take the morning slow for
AsherWe got ready fast after that.Quick shower - separately, because if we didn’t we’d never leave the room -- clothes, Luca fed, diaper changed, bag packed.Nova kept checking the clock.“What?” I asked.“Your sister’s engagement party is tonight,” she said. “Your mom is going to kill us if we sh
WinterThe engagement party was still alive when the first scream tore through the night.We were in the great hall--laughter echoing off the wooden rafters, glasses clinking, music playing low from the speakers Mom had insisted on setting up even though Dad said the pack didn’t need a band for a sm







