"You must be the queen bee," a deep voice remarked from behind me. Turning, I was met by a young man whose presence was surprisingly commanding for his age, and his voice way deeper than his appearance. His features were striking, and he carried the hint of emerging adulthood with an effortless ch
~Ezinne~ "Alpha Garrick, isn't that right?" Osborne offered; his hand stretched out in greeting. Garrick eyed the offered hand with a mix of cool detachment and barely concealed irritation, choosing to overlook it entirely. "I need to speak with my wife," he stated, his voice low and edged
"Fuck you, Garrick," I muttered, turning and walking away. ~*~ During the dance, I managed to steal a moment with Barbara, and we escaped to the rooftop for some privacy. There, I opened my heart to her, revealing everything. She was taken aback when she learned that Garrick hadn't touched m
~Ezinne~ After a tiring evening at the ball, I returned home to find the house cloaked in silence. As I made my way to my room, fatigue weighed heavy on my shoulders, urging me to seek the solace of my bed. But my exhaustion was swiftly interrupted by the sight of my slightly open door. A flick
In that moment, Garrick was unrecognizable to me; he had transformed into a creature of nightmares. The man I once knew was hidden behind the actions of a monster, his hands around my neck as if he wished to end my life. Desperately, I fought against his grip, my fingers scratching at his hand in a
~Malik~ After my evening shower, I stepped into our shared office space to find Kael hunched over Soren's computer. I greeted him with a light tap on the head. "What's keeping you busy? You know you should catch some sleep; we're set to take over from Rafe and the others at dawn," I men
I shook my head vigorously, struggling to speak through my tears. "Garrick, you know I could never do such a thing, you must believe me," I protested, my voice trembling with emotion. I couldn't contain the tears any longer. "No, you're capable," Garrick retorted. "Because you're a bitter wom
~Ezinne~ I was jolted awake by the echoing clang of the heavy dungeon gate swinging open. The dungeon lay shrouded in darkness, illuminated only by a slender beam of sunlight piercing through a tiny opening in the ceiling. My cheek pressed against the icy floor, and a chill crept over my fee