I swallow hard, my throat thick with emotions I don’t know how to process. My eyes sting, and I blink rapidly, refusing to let tears fall.“You make it sound so easy,” I whisper.“It’s not easy,” he says honestly. “But having you by my side will make it all worth it.”For a long moment, silence stre
“Stop staring,” I murmur, tugging at the hem of my dress.“Not a chance,” he says, his voice low and honest, like he doesn’t even realize the words left his mouth.Heavens, why does that make my heart flutter? It’s not like I haven’t met men who stared at me over the years, but none of them made me
Aspen slips right back into her game as if nothing ever happened. She’s so absorbed, you’d never guess that just a few minutes ago she was asking me for rainbow doors and butterflies.Sometimes I wonder, do we all secretly wish our lives were as simple as that of children? Stress-free, carefree, the
“Yes,” I mutter slowly. “I even know it’s going to be a boy.”Her hand freezes midway with the eyeliner she was about to use on my eyes. “Wow, I have no words.”“That’s how I was yesterday. I was confused, speechless and if I’m being honest, a little scared…”“And Nyx has never told you where she is
Raven’s steady hands tilt my face toward the light as she dabs foundation onto my skin. I’m seated at my vanity, my heart thudding harder than it should for something as simple as getting ready for a date. A date. With Alec.Behind me, Aspen is sprawled on my bed, legs crossed, eyes glued to the sma
I try to shake my head, but the tears spill anyway. Alec doesn’t hesitate. He pulls me into his chest and murmurs low, “Come with me.”Before I can protest, he guides me down the hall and into his room. He closes the door behind us and steers me gently toward the sofa, keeping one arm around me as t