LOGINHe leans in close, eyes locked on mine. “I’d die before I let anything happen to you.” He brushes his lips against mine, soft and slow. “And let’s be real, even if you did fall, your silver power’s got you. You’d probably land like a badass.” I roll my eyes, but I’m smiling like a fool. “Still. Not
Aria We’ve just finished laying Alpha Marcus to rest and gotten back to the mansion. The whole thing feels heavy as hell. He passed last night, right after Lucas and I talked to him. The man was barely holding on…thin, weak, sickly as shit…but at least he looked happy to see us. Especially Lucas.
My mouth parts slightly in surprise. “I didn’t know that,” I say, trying to picture what Moon River must have once been. “Not many knew,” Asora replies gently. “But now that the curse is broken, we’re going to rebuild it. Restore it to what it used to be.” “I wish you could stay… but I understan
Aria As I step out and close it behind me, I find them all waiting just outside. Their eyes are on me immediately. “You guys…” I begin, my voice hoarse and thick from crying. “We couldn’t just leave you in there,” Mia says gently, stepping closer. Her expression is soft but concerned. “We had
“You need to rest, Aria,” she says softly, wrapping her arm around my waist. “You just woke up.” “I don’t care,” I say. “Just take me to Lucas. Please.” The way they all glance at each other makes my stomach turn. There’s something in their eyes…uncertainty, fear…that makes my hands tremble. “Com
Aria From the distance, I hear Asora’s voice break like a whip through the chaos. “Aria… I can’t hold on anymore!” I whip my head up. The others are already down, collapsed from exhaustion or defeat. Asora stands alone, her hands glowing as she keeps Jane at bay. Her entire body trembles, her fac
Aria “Why? So you can lie for your asshole brother?” I shoot back, crossing my arms. “Aria, you know I’d never support Lucas’s bad behavior.” “Then why are you here, huh?” “Because you’re mistaken,” she says, taking a step closer. “Lucas didn’t do it. Serena and Ethan—” “Stop,” I cut her off,
Aria I can’t believe this is my last night on this damn ship. Tomorrow, it’s back to land and real life, and man, I am not ready. Reality’s gonna hit harder than the Wi-Fi on this floating tin can. I stroll into the cafeteria, scanning the place, and there they are—Lily and Mia, waving at me like
At first, I’m confused, but then it clicks. “Mia,” I say, narrowing my eyes. “Please. Just call Damon. I need to know if Lucas is okay. What if something happened to them?” “Relax,” Mia says, waving me off. “If something happened, I’d know. My wolf would be freaking out over that fucking loser Damo
Aria “Aria, I want to publicly apologize to you,” Lucas says, his voice shaking just enough to make me wonder if he’s about to cry in front of everyone. And honestly? I wouldn’t mind if he did. He clears his throat and continues, gripping the mic like it’s the only thing keeping him upright. “For







