"If you take too long to join us at the café, we’re coming over to drag you out," Mia warns, smirking. "Good thing you gave us the code." "Yeah," Lily chimes in, grinning. "Let’s just hope Alpha Lucas doesn’t mind." I shake my head. "I doubt he cares. It’s probably just some random number." "Or s
Aria My eyes scan the girl from head to toe. She’s tall…like, runway model who could strut in six-inch heels without breaking a sweat tall. Her long, jet-black hair looks like it belongs in a shampoo commercial, all glossy and perfect. Those hazel eyes of hers sparkle like she’s been genetically en
Mia sighs, fluffing the covers for me. "Aria, are you sure you don’t like Alpha Lucas?" I glare at her. "I don’t. It’s just the stupid mate bond making me act this way." "Alright," she says, clearly not convinced. "We’ll see you later." The second Mia and Lily leave, I lose it. Tears pour out of
Mia “So that’s what happened,” Theo says thoughtfully. “Poor Aria.” “We’ll tell her the truth,” Lily sighs. “She’ll be alright.” “Is there even a point, though?” Damon chimes in, leaning back casually. “Maybe they’re just not meant to be together.” Everyone glares at him, but honestly? The
Aria I’ve been lying in bed for what feels like a century trying to sleep. But it’s not happening. My brain’s doing the Olympics of overthinking, and the main event is Lucas the Jerk. The fact that he didn’t even bother to check on me? Yeah, that stings more than I care to admit. I’m mid-sulk whe
“Yeah, okay,” I scoff. “I’ve known you guys forever. You can’t hide anything from me.” "Fine," Mia sighs, defeated. “We saw them, but they didn’t say anything. Honestly, Aria, just forget that bastard.” I swallow hard, nodding even though my chest feels like it’s caving in. “It’s fine.” Mia hops
Lucas So, there I am, sprawled out on this lumpy-ass couch in the cabin, trying to relax, but my brain? Oh, no. It’s staging a full-blown coup. My eyes keep drifting over to the door like Aria’s just gonna waltz in, looking all pissed and gorgeous with those soft green eyes of hers. Man, the way s
I still can’t believe Sarita’s on this damn cruise ship. She just showed up out of nowhere this morning, waltzing into my cabin while I was chatting with Damon and Theo. "Anyways, Kevin works for the company that built this ship, so sneaking on without Dad or Beta John knowing was easy," she adds.
Aria “Lucas, it’s not what you think,” I blurt out, already panicking. “I slipped and he caught me, that’s all.” But Lucas ain’t hearing it. His eyes are locked on Mark like he’s two seconds from launching at him, while Mark’s over there rolling his eyes like Lucas is just being dramatic. I walk
“Aria, you good?” Mark’s voice cuts through my little mental spiral and drags me back to reality. I blink a few times, trying to pull myself together before I look at him. “Yeah. I’m fine. Just got a little caught up in my feelings. Nothing dramatic.” Mark nods like he believes me, even though I’m
Aria We step outta the living room, and the cold hits me like a freaking slap to the face. This wind? Rude as hell. It goes straight through my jacket like it’s got beef with me personally. It’s still pitch dark outside, obviously, but there’s electricity glowing from this part of the mansion like
Lucas The second I hit the room, I just crash onto the bed like my body finally gave up. I yank the blanket over my face like that’s gonna block out the bullshit in my head. My skull feels like it’s about to explode, and my chest? Yeah, that shit’s not doing any better either. It’s like someone’s
But Lucas? Oh no. He’s not calming down one bit. “I can’t calm down, Aria. You need to say something right now. Tell this idiot you belong in Shadow Pang.” He’s practically barking it, and honestly, I’m about two seconds from losing it too. “Lucas,” I start, trying real hard to keep my voice soft a
Aria “Aria, I’m telling you, there’s nothing to be scared of. I mean, yeah, the Hollow sect are creepy as hell and all that, but Alpha Marcel’s got the resources. He’s got the people, the connections. You’re safe here,” Mark says the second we step into the living room, like he’s trying to sell me
Aria After I shower and get dressed, Lucas and I head downstairs for breakfast. Alpha Marcel’s not in the living room yet, and Mark... well, goddess knows where he is. Probably off being mysterious and annoying, as usual. We make our way to the dining room where the maid who called us is already
I turn to the side, my back pressed against his chest, and his arm slides around my waist like it belongs there. His body’s warm, grounding, and his scent…gosh it's so soothing. “Goodnight, baby,” he whispers, pressing a soft kiss to my shoulder. “Goodnight, baby,” I murmur back, letting my hand s
Aria “Oh yeah… they’re not here right now,” Alpha Marcel says, scratching his head like he’s trying to dig out the answer. “They went outta the country to visit a relative of my wife.” I nod, but honestly, it sounds like total bullshit. Like, really? In the middle of all this chaos? The pack’s cu