Aria Lucas is looking at me like I just told him I’m secretly a mermaid or some shit. His eyebrows shoot up, and then he slowly shakes his head. “Aria, you can’t possibly believe what that guy said, right?” Oh, here we freaking go. “Lucas, come on. You don’t even know what he told me or how he
Lucas looks between me and her, clearly picking up on the weird tension. “Is everything okay?” “Yeah, sure,” Mia lies with a smile so fake I want to throw a pillow at her. “I mean… with you and Damon? Something feels off,” Lucas says, raising a brow slightly. Mia lets out a sigh and shrugs. “I d
My damn body’s shaking like I just ran a mile in heels, and I start heading downstairs. I don’t even know why. Maybe it’s nerves, maybe it’s because Mark just dumped a load of bullshit on me, or maybe I’m losing my mind again . All I do know is that I’m not about to let Mark get in my head. Not when
Lucas “Hey man, how you holding up?” Damon says as he drops into the chair by my bed. “My whole body feels like I got hit by a truck,” I groan, adjusting slightly because even breathing hurts. “But I’m fine, I guess. Where’s Theo?” “He’s at his mate’s place. He’ll be back later.” “Alright.” I s
After a second, he calms down and looks at me, a bit more serious. “Man, I’m just glad you’re safe. Theo and I were about to head to campus when Beta John hit us with the mind-link that you’d been found. By the way, how the hell did Aria and Mark even find you there?” he asks, lifting a brow. “I do
Mia Lily’s sitting on the couch, all giggly, chatting with Theo, who just walked in like he didn’t just spend the last hour glued to his mate. And me? My damn brain’s on a whole rollercoaster. I keep thinking about Damon… his dumb, cocky face. Goddess, I miss that asshole, but I also wanna punch
“Hey, wait..” he says, reaching for my arm. His fingers brush against me, but I yank myself free like his touch might burn me. I cover my face with both hands, feeling way too embarrassed for him to see me right now, not after he heard me spill my guts like that. “Go away,” I mumble, my voice bare
Aria So, everything’s finally starting to fall into place. Me and Lucas are cool now, Mia and Damon are back together, and I’ve been giving Mark the cold shoulder ever since, which honestly feels great. Life should be perfect, right? Except for this damn dream I had last night. It felt so real, li
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