LOGINChris shook his head, rolling his eyes. “Unbelievable,” he hissed as I smirked with satisfaction.The trip to the clinic went by a lot faster on wheels than on foot. Chris remained glued to my side, his hair falling into his eyes as he repeatedly checked on me. I simply smiled in the backseat, and w
Epilogue — Part IIAvaAs the balloon hit me square in the face, I stumbled back, nearly losing my balance. Chris’s strong arm caught me, steadying me as a chorus of “Surprise!” filled the air.Our living room had been transformed, covered with balloons and streamers in shades of blue and silver. A
Her imprisonment in New Moon was coming to an end, and soon she would be returning to Moonstone on parole. The thought filled me with a mixture of apprehension and hope, as it did all of us.But that was not coming for another month.As the Elders filed out, I leaned back in my chair, unable to keep
Before I could comment, the Elders finally filed in, their usual robes swishing around them as they moved. Fatima was now the Eldest since Elise was gone, and so she took the end of the table opposite Chris.Claire hobbled in after her; she had been leaning on a cane lately due to a sudden onset of
Epilogue — Part IAvaMy hand rested on my belly as I waddled through the doors, half-ignoring Chris’s presence. He sighed, letting the door fall shut behind me.“What’s wrong?” he asked, following me to the circular council table in the center of the room.“Nothing.”That was a lie.It was my 40th
For a moment, Chris was silent, his gaze intense as he searched my face. Then, without warning, he dropped to his knees, burying his face in my skirt. His arms wrapped around my waist, holding me close.“Goddess, I can’t wait to marry you,” he murmured, his voice muffled by the fabric.I smiled, run
Elise merely stared at me, her mouth pressed into a severe line.“I didn’t think so,” I growled when she remained silent after several moments, turning on my heel to walk away.But as I strode down the street, Elise’s voice called out behind me. “I don’t need to remedy my mistakes, because I don’t m
AvaThe morning air was crisp as I made my way to the market, my basket swinging lightly at my side. The streets of Moonstone were quieter than usual, the pack still somber in the wake of Leonard’s ‘death.’I expected the market to be a bit more lively. But as I approached the market stalls, it was
“You’re right,” I finally said, nodding. “I promise I’ll get checked out as soon as I can.”Just then, we heard footsteps thundering down the cellar stairs. Chris burst into the room a moment later, his face lit up with an almost manic grin.“You’re not going to believe what just happened,” he said,
Ava“Are you sure you’re okay with doing this, Ava?”“Of course. You know I’ll always help you.”Leonard huffed softly. “Thanks. I’d do it myself if I could reach the spot.”Shaking my head, I carefully measured out the dosage of Leonard’s medicine, double-checking the amount before preparing the in







