LOGINSIX MONTHS LATER The annual Wellington Anniversary gala was in full swing, and we'd decided to host it in our home rather than the hotel it was in late year. The ballroom of our estate glittering with lights that illuminated the beauty of the hall’s interior, reflecting against the marble floors
Wolves. They were fucking wolves yet Roman acted like they simply dogs he'd raised. And in turn, they acted the same towards him. “Why wolves though?” I raised a questioning brow as I caressed Sage's soft fur and Juniper whining a few seconds after that. Roman shrugged, “Why not?” He replied w
"You should hate me," I whispered, my voice breaking. "After what I did, you should hate me." "I know," he agreed, the ghost of a smile touching his lips. "It would be so much easier if I did." A tear slipped down my cheek before I could stop it. Roman reached out, hesitated, then gently brushed i
"What happened?" he asked, his voice gentler than I deserved. I laughed bitterly. "Nothing dramatic. No great tragedy or betrayal. Just... emptiness. Day after day of emptiness. Making decisions that affect hundreds of people, never letting anyone close enough to see that I'm terrified of making th
I woke to unfamiliar shadows dancing across an unfamiliar ceiling. For a moment, panic seized me as I forgot where I was. Until it came rushing back and I found myself sinking deeper into the mattress Roman's bed was sinfully comfortable, the sheets soft against my skin. I stretched, my muscles p
The rain continued to lash against the windows, filling the silence between us. Outside, lightning flashed, illuminating Roman's face and his even darker expression. I wasn't getting through to him. And I didn't blame him. "Two years ago, you made it very clear that you didn't need me," he said
But her amnesia… “Deathly!” She admitted sheepishly, “After what happened with Roman…or at least what might've happened, I'm not sure how to face my father…” “You face him like a man,” I simply replied, “He's not shit compared to you, don't let him intimidate you anymore after all, now it's certa
A shadow passed over his face, so quickly I almost missed it. "I had some family business to take care of," he said vaguely. "I was hoping to see you, actually. I owe you an apology for standing you up last week." "Oh," I said, trying to keep my voice neutral. "It's fine. Things come up, I understa
He joined in my laughter, and for a moment, it was almost like old times. Almost. As the laughter died down, I glanced around my small apartment, suddenly very aware of how out of place my father looked here. His custom-made suit probably cost more than three months of my rent. "Have you eaten?" h
One thing was clear though, he didn't like me. Which also meant this marriage was strictly Roman's grandfather's decision. Trenton continued, his voice low and thoughtful. "He's never really been concerned about anything, Miss Amelia. As for Greece, I've noticed her relationship with her mother, V







