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,
"They are neutral parties. Uncle Leo is family; he will tell our parents, but Alpha Max and Kyle will help us. Think about it. Every time we go to Mountain for holidays, who are the people that cover up for us?" I asked, and they knew where I was headed. "This is different, Li. It isn't youthful ex