LOGIN“But that is not why we are here today. I am standing before you to declare that I am no longer hiding. I have come here, not just to reclaim my name, but to reveal the truth I have carried for far too long.”I looked to Kingston for strength, and he gave it to me without speaking.“I am the mate an
CoraI stood behind the velvet curtain, clutching the notecards in my hands, though I already knew every word by heart. My palms were damp, my heart pounding with a rhythm that rivaled a war drum.On the other side of the curtain, I could hear the murmuring crowd of reporters, council members, ambas
“If I’m going to lead—if I’m going to unite three entire species—I can’t do it from the shadows. I have to own my truth. Even if people hate me for it. I’ve hidden for too long.”Kingston reached for my hand and laced his fingers with mine. “Then we go public. Together.”The announcement was schedul
CoraThe prophecy had felt like a distant, mythical thing since I had first heard of it. But according to Kingston, I wasn’t the only one who had a vague understanding of its importance and purpose.Kingston had told me that for so long, it had been something buried in the dusty pages of old werewol
Liana stood beside me, her arms crossed.“I get the impression you didn’t want to like me,” she said without preamble.I glanced at her. “I’m not going to lie. No, I didn’t.”She smirked. “Fair. I wouldn’t have liked myself either in your shoes. You thought I was here to take your place.”“You are,”
CoraI hadn’t expected to be this nervous.Dinner had always felt like a mundane task, a way to keep myself and Riley fed, something to do while the evening passed. It was rare that a special occasion put an emphasis on the meal.But tonight, the table was set with care, Kingston had cooked, and the
Cora The silence that filled my apartment felt like a heavy weight pressing against my chest. I had no idea how long I had been staring at the blank sheet of paper in front of me, my pen hovering in the air, as if it might betray me if I wrote the wrong words.But I knew I had to do this.First, I
Ethan stayed quiet.“And if I keep my distance?” I asked, voice bitter. “She’ll believe it. She’ll believe I don’t care. And honestly, I don’t think I can even do that.”“Then maybe stop worrying about what they think, and start thinking about what she knows.”I looked over my shoulder at him.“She’
“Cora!” I called out, my voice louder than I intended. “Open the door. I need to talk to you.”I heard the shuffle of footsteps behind the door, and then it opened, just enough for her to peek through.Her eyes widened when she saw me, clearly not expecting me, especially not after everything that h
KingstonI sat in the private office, the quiet hum of the hushed office chatter barely audible over furious thoughts storming through my mind. The news had spread like wildfire through the company.Ethan had confessed his feelings for Cora.Openly. Publicly. Their relationship and engagement were n







