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
“Yeah,” I nod. “It was a bit of a hustle getting up to mount Thione, even shifting didn’t help, I might have tumbled once or twice.” Her gaze shifts, and she stares me up and down. “Are you hurt?” “No,” I half-truthfully say, touching my shoulders. I did get a few scratches, but they’re nothing. R
“I don’t choose any sides,” I tell her, my words calm, unlike the internal turmoil I’ve been experiencing since our talk the other night. “You’ve convinced yourself that I do, so I never have a chance with you.” “Because you choose Audrey’s side, you—” “How about this? You talk to me,” I offer. “T
KINGSTON The next morning, I wake to the sound of someone puking. It doesn’t take long for me to realise that it’s Aeliana once I feel how empty my arms are. I walk over to her bathroom door, trying to push it open, but it seems to be locked. I hear her again, this time, the sound strangled. “Aeli
“Just a little.” “But you like it when I scream for you.” She says, staring at me, unblinking. “Yeah,” I swallow, my heart pounding. “Only for me, not the whole house.” “I’ll be quieter,” she nods, shushing herself. “I don’t want to wake anyone.” She says, her voice lower. “They’ll hate me even m







