LOGIN“I do not get cranky,” she frowns, hooking her arm in mine. “This is pretty,” she remarks, looking around the reception as we walk inside. “Are you sure? Because you can redecorate if you’d like.” “Nah,” she shakes her head. “Everything is perfect, but can I ask you something? Why Lotus? And not—”
She starts to shake again like she’s about to cry, so I pull away. “Did I mention there’s a lot of press outside? And since you’re cutting the ribbon. You'll have plenty of cameras on you, that and because look at you, baby.” I slowly shake my head, stripping her with my gaze. “Beautiful.” “Thank y
“Yes, Luna Aeliana.” I pull back, putting a safe distance between us. I take her hand, needing some form of physical contact. I don’t stop admiring her. I simply do it in silence. I can’t believe I'm about to pull this surprise birthday party off. I was scared she’d catch on when Noah was suddenly
KINGSTON I hate lying to Aeliana. I’m not exactly lying, but planning her birthday behind her back has been quite hectic. I had to personally supervise and inspect every little detail to ensure it would be perfect for her. We haven’t celebrated her birthday in so long. I wanted to make up for thos
“We’re good friends, I think,” She says, her cheeks flushed. I shake my head. “I like hanging out with him. I don’t normally do anything other than hang out with my brother and argue with my mother, so I don't know if this is just new territory or if I like him more than I should a friend.” I nod.
Evelyn comes in while I’m eating, grinning from ear to ear. “There’s my favourite patient.” “Good morning, you seem happy.” “I am,” She nods, pulling a chair opposite me. “It’s your birthday,” she says. “Can I say happy birthday, or do you dislike that?” “I’m not the holiday grinch,” I frown. “Bu
KINGSTON I spent the entire night trying to make sense of my life. Every time I tried to fall asleep, images of Aeliana flooded my mind. Sometime years ago, the choice would have been easy, I wouldn’t have thought twice, but today, the choice weighs heavily on me. My wolf wants Aeliana, I want t
AELIANA I should have never come back to Mooncrest. I was having a full-blown panic attack when I stormed out of the hall, and the next thing I knew, a strange woman was looking over me. I fainted. I couldn’t self-regulate so my body shut down, it’s been a while since this has happened to me.
My answer is instant, obvious. “She changed, and the things she did—” “Forget them,” Dad groans, his tone bored. “Aeliana is going to be your Luna. You will marry her, and only her if you desire for the handover to proceed as planned.” My eyes shift to Mom and she nods, of course she’d agree with
I shriek in fear, my eyes widening when I see him. He’s here, King is in my house, and I’m still in Mooncrest. Fuck. Double fuckity fuck! “Hello, Mate.” He smirks. “Ma’am,” Lisa clears her throat. “Alpha Kingston is here.” She says. Like damn right he is. My chest is still heaving from being s







