LOGINBlood sprays on my boot and hand, and I wipe it on the coat that he doesn't deserve. His screams turn broken, guttural and animalistic, bouncing off the walls. With the way he screams, I’m surprised no one has made it to the office yet. “Pick it up,” I tell him, stepping away from him. “Al-alp-ha,
TW: Dismemberment. I make my way to James’ office. I pause when I hear something loud coming from his office, low, familiar groans that instantly irritate me. I push the door open. He should be working, not fucking, during office hours. This is practically a hospital. Nothing prepares me for what
“You should double-check,” Maddox tells him. “You’re her supervisor, and taking the blame is part of the job. What you just did to the lady is unethical.” “I sincerely apologise too. It was my fault for not checking, she was due for another evaluation this week and I—.” “Hmm,” I nod, uninterested
I expect Maddox to stay back and flirt with Evelyn, but he accompanies me to James' office, and Evelyn follows us too. Evelyn goes ahead of us, and Maddox takes his time watching her from behind, forcing me to lower my pace as well. James is already on his feet when we enter. He has been avoiding m
“Where were you when she was attacked?” All colour drains from her face. “I—” “Kingston,” Maddox laughs, hitting my chest. “Sorry, he’s a little protective of her, you get it, huh? Mate bonds.” He says, as if trying out the word. “Actually…” “What did you want to speak about?” I demand. They’re
“Let’s meet at the institution to further discuss. There’s a lot I can’t say over the phone.” She says, “Just call me when you get here.” And with that, the line goes dead. Maddox and I share a look, and I shake my head. I don’t like the sound of Evelyn’s tone. I’ve been uneasy about Aeliana being
“I know,” I nod. “Just drop it please, i don’t want to revisit that. I came here for the sky, let’s focus on that, it’s beautiful–the sky.” I explain. “Really?” He frowns, his gaze momentarily shifting. “Looks like the same sky every night I see every night, Luna Aeliana.” I shrug, “But I never se
AELIANA My hands are tied behind my back with a scarf, the sting painfully biting into my wrists. Why does this keep happening to me? “Why didn’t you speak up?” Seraphine barks, her fingers threaded so tightly in my hair that it hurts. “I didn’t want to get involved,” I confess. Seraphine and her
“Oh,” Finn nods. “That was you, Luna Aeliana? It’s brilliant, I’ve seen huge positives since enforcing it in the pack.” Aeliana’s cheeks flush, “I… thank you.” She says shyly. I’m not one to read articles, I approve summarised proposals, and I approved Aeliana’s work without knowing it was hers. G
I swallow, unable to form words or an explanation while everyone stares at me, waiting. Mara takes Aeliana’s hand, “Sit with us.” She says, winking at me. I love this woman, she’ll throw a bone right when you need one. Dave chose a good one, everyone did. But me? I think I got the best one. “Oh-ok







