Without another word, he storms out of the gym, Damon and Theo right behind him. I take a couple of steps, ready to go after him, but before I can, Mark suddenly collapses. “Mark!” I shout, rushing toward him. … Minutes later, Mark is settled in the health center, his wounds patched up. Thankful
Aria I can’t believe this shit. Lucas is actually mad at me…for something I have zero control over. Like, what the hell does he expect me to do? Just drop everything…my friends, my family…and follow him blindly? The fact that he even suggested it blows my fucking mind. The worst part? I can’t s
Lily gets into her car, waves one last time, and drives off. I stand there for a second, watching her go before sighing. Time to go home. Hopefully, Lucas is actually there and not off somewhere sulking like a dramatic asshole. I need to tell him everything Mark said. Lily and Mia are right…I can’
Aria I swing the door open, and four men are standing there, their eyes cold as hell, like I personally pissed in their cereal this morning. “The fuck do you guys want?” I snap, my teeth grinding. They don’t answer. Instead, they exchange a glance, and the next thing I know, they charge at me.
Just as I’m about to give up, his voice finally comes through. ‘Aria, are you alright?’ He sounds out of it, exhausted. ‘Lucas, where are you? I’ve been worried sick about you.’ ‘I’m fine... I just…’He pauses. ‘Are you alright? Your wolf seems on edge.’ Of course Gail is on edge. Our mate was sup
My mind is a fucking mess. For the past hour, I’ve been stuck in a loop, thinking about Lucas. I hope he’s okay, wherever the hell he is. I fucking miss him, and it’s driving me insane. Worrying about him isn’t doing me any good, but try telling my brain that. The door swings open, and Mark stroll
Mark shrugs, already dragging my bag inside like the conversation is over. "They have their ways. You need to be more careful." I follow him, still not entirely convinced. Something about all of this feels… off. And something about him feels even more off. There’s a mystery there, just beneath the
And that? That makes me nervous. I push back from the table, suddenly needing distance. "I’m going to bed." Mark watches me as I grab my plate and take it to the sink. He doesn’t stop me, doesn’t say anything else. But I can still feel his eyes on me, burning into my skin like a damn brand.
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
“Let me guess. He said, ‘Screw this fire crap’?” “Pretty much. Said it was barbaric and refused to keep sacrificing his people. And the moment he stopped? Curse hit us like a wrecking ball. No sunlight, no crops, no peace. Just rot and death. Now there’s some weird-ass illness spreading…werewolves
Aria Lola takes a deep breath, glancing over my shoulder like someone might be eavesdropping, then locks eyes with me. “Your mother... she was a beautiful and brave woman,” she says, and for a second, she looks like she’s about to cry or punch someone. “I used to wait on her.” Wait, what? “You did
Alpha Marcel groans like I just smacked him with nothing but facts duh. "You’re right," he mutters, rubbing his forehead. "I’m just, you know... skeptical. I’m scared because he grew up with his father, and I worry he’ll be like him." I shake my head and look straight at Lucas, feeling my heart do