LOGINThe sensation was indescribable—like finding a piece of myself I hadn’t known was missing, like coming home after a lifetime of wandering.I grinned up at Nicholas, feeling almost impish with the secret I’d kept for so long.His mouth hung open, shock written across his features. “You knew,” he said
Kayla“One more push!” the doctor’s voice barely registered through the haze of pain that had consumed me for the past sixteen hours. “I can see the head, Kayla. One more big push!”Nicholas gripped my hand, his other arm supporting my back as I leaned forward. I was beyond exhaustion, beyond pain,
There was Emma, fierce and loyal despite everything she’d been through, slowly healing from her injuries with her brother’s unwavering support. Marcus, who’d practically raised his sister from childhood and would do anything to protect those he cared about, including us.Noah, with his gentle demean
Kayla“She’s going to get what she deserves. Today,” Emma said, drumming her fingers against the armrest of her wheelchair. It was the third time she’d said it in the last half hour, but none of us called her on it. We were all tense.We stood outside the guild hall in a loose circle, our faces grim
“What did you do with her?”“She’s locked up in Nightshade’s prison for now,” Nicholas said grimly. “I’m going to speak to the guild to decide her fate.”I shivered. I couldn’t believe it, and yet… Somehow, I could. Because Isabella had done so much worse. This was just the cherry on top.My thought
KaylaLight filtered through my eyelids, hazy and blurred. Everything felt heavy. Sore. But alive.The first thing I saw was Nicholas hunched over me, clutching me so tightly I could barely breathe.“Kayla,” he murmured against my throat. “Kayla, please come back…”My shaky hand came up, my fingers
The moment Nicholas saw my eyes open, he whirled to face me. Worry and fury battled in his expression, his jaw clenched so tight I could see the muscle twitching beneath his skin.My hand flew to my belly, and my eyes darted to Jade. She slowly shook her head, a silent indication that the baby hadn’
Marcus cleared his throat. “Maybe stop treating her like she’s made of glass? I mean, I get it—you’re worried. But Kayla’s spent her whole life proving herself. Being pregnant doesn’t change that.”I wanted to argue, but deep down, I knew he had a point. I’d been hovering, trying to shield her from
KaylaI stared at the guard in shock. “I don’t need a babysitter.”“Alpha Nicholas’s orders, Luna.” The guard—a tall, broad-shouldered man with dark hair cropped close to his scalp—stood firm. “I’m to remain by your side today.”“This is ridiculous,” I muttered, running a hand through my hair. “I’m
I stepped closer to the bars, desperate hope clawing at my chest despite my better judgment. “What was the poison? And where is the antidote?”Liam shook his head. “I can’t just tell you. I have to take you there.”“Bullshit,” I spat. “You’re trying to get me to let you out.”“Yes,” he admitted. “Bu







