"I was hoping you'd come to the party and keep me company," I teased, to which she giggled. "With all those girls fawning over you, I'd rather spare myself the envious glares. Some of them actually think I'm your girlfriend," she revealed, and I pinched the bridge of my nose. "And what's wrong wit
Once the event concluded, I entrusted the plaque to Marvin and hailed a taxi to make my way to Sophia's house. Despite the lateness of the hour, I disregarded the time. This was a now-or-never moment. I fervently hoped that she would accept my proposal and be willing to give our relationship a cha
~Liam~ I pushed through the forest, howling my soul, pleading with the moon for peace, hoping for a sign of something that would lead me to Sophia, but I knew I was heading nowhere. How can I have experienced joy, anticipation and hopelessness simultaneously? I berated myself for wasting time, f
"Where are the others?" I asked. "They went with Harper, Eleanor too," She said and moved closer to me. She used the back of her hand to touch my forehead. I guess she was wondering if I were sick. "What happened out there, Li? Why are you mad?" she asked. I could be angry around her because she
"What are you saying? Where are you? If you are in trouble, I can help," I said, and she sniffled, which made me know she was crying. "You can't help us. I doubt the Royal family will want to be caught up in this mess. I am sorry, your Highness, but where we are going, even your father won't be abl
~Liam~ I was yet to wrap my head around what I had just heard. I sat on the couch, trying to make sense of everything. Beta Mike had gone on a mission with Alpha Thompson. That was what Sophia insinuated, so why the murder? I remembered how he looked when he came from the back of his house. He had
"It's Mom," She said, and I took it reluctantly, knowing that my Grandmother must have told her what had happened. "Hello," I said, and I heard a sigh at the other end. "Liam, where did you go last night? Everyone was worried about you," she asked, and I was speechless. How could I tell her my whe
~Liam~ I remained with my back against the tree, thinking about how best to handle the matter with Sophia. Letting go wasn't going to be an option. How could I lead one day if I could not save the girl I wanted to spend the rest of my life with? Only I knew how I felt. "What's up?" Miles asked me,