LOGINKiki—- ‘That was close’ my wolf said, her voice tight and teasing in my head. I can’t believe I almost let him know… almost let Luca know that my wolf is here and that I can do more than just… sense things. The truth about my mind reading ability, the depth of it, it’s something I’ve been hiding for a reason. If he knew too soon, everything could go sideways.I swallowed hard, still feeling the tension from earlier, and the moment the car stopped at my new home, I bolted straight to my room, ignoring the familiar sounds of Tia with the kids in the living area. I didn’t need distractions right now. My heart was still pounding from the drive, my mind spinning with all the revelations. The only thing I could focus on was Luca. I needed him on board with me, not just emotionally, not just because he’s my mate, but strategically. If we’re going to handle what’s coming and I know it’s coming the only way is to tell him about my wolf.“That’s right,” my wolf whispered in my mind, calm
Luca—-“Firecracker, you need to stop crying,” I said for what felt like the fifth time since we drove off that packhouse, my hands gripping hers on the seat, trying to calm her down but failing. I don’t understand what just happened there. I don’t understand why she suddenly broke down like that, why her whole body went stiff, why her face looked like someone just tore her world apart. But one thing I knew for sure. I wasn’t letting that boy man off. Not ever.“He killed them, Luca.” she finally said, her voice small, like it hurt her to even form the words. My head snapped toward her, confusion and panic rising instantly.“Baby, what do you mean by “kill them”? Who did he kill?” I asked, trying to stay calm even though my chest felt like it was about to explode.“He killed Stella and her whole pack” she said, like it was the most obvious thing in the world.“Wait… what? Firecracker, there is no way he would admit to that, my love. Stop making things up” I said, trying to be sensib
Dan—-Okay… what the hell was that.I stood there for a few seconds after they left, just staring at the door like it was going to open again and explain whatever just happened, because there is no way that whole scene made any kind of sense in a normal world, and I don’t care how much drama I’ve seen in my life, that right there was on another level entirely.One minute she walks into my office looking all calm and collected, asking me straight up if I killed her sister like she was already sure of it, and the next minute she storms out crying like some emotional queen who just remembered she has feelings again.I ran my hand through my hair, exhaling slowly as the irritation settled in my chest.“Okay… that was melodramatic,” I muttered under my breath, shaking my head. “I won’t even lie… what the fuck.”Because honestly…What was that.One second she’s accusing me of murder like I’m some kind of villain in her story, and the next she’s acting like she’s the one who got hurt the mo
Kiki—-“I don’t appreciate you coming into my pack and accusing me of murder.”Dan’s voice came out sharp, loud, almost defensive, like he was trying too hard to sound offended instead of threatened, and if I didn’t have access to his thoughts right now I might have believed him, I might have second guessed myself again, I might have stood there wondering if I was pushing too far too fast.But I heard him.Every single word he didn’t say out loud.“Did that monster turn on me… he was the one who murdered them… he won’t turn on me right… but then again the attacks my pack has had over the past few days can’t be explained either…”My heart dropped.Not in that soft, emotional way.No.This one felt heavy.Cold.Like something just settled into place in the worst way possible.Because that right there…That thought…That slip…It confirmed everything.He knows something. He is involved. Maybe not fully. Maybe not the one pulling the strings.But he is not innocent. Not even close. And t
Luca—-I watched them walk away together, my eyes following Kiki’s back longer than necessary, because something about that moment didn’t sit right with me, the air between her and Daniel was not normal, it wasn’t just tension from a failed relationship or leftover emotions from a messy past, it felt heavier than that, darker than that, like there were things unsaid sitting right beneath the surface waiting for the wrong word to bring everything crashing down.And I didn’t like it.Not one bit.What irritated me even more was how she spoke to me before leaving, that soft tone, that smile, the way she held my face like I was something she actually wanted, because I know her now, at least enough to know that she doesn’t do soft, she doesn’t do sweet, not with me, not after everything that has happened, and yet she did all of that just to get what she wanted.And what she wanted…Was him.Or at least access to him.And that alone pissed me off more than I care to admit.Because why does
Kiki—-“Darling.”Even I almost flinched at my own voice because that word rolled out so smoothly, so sweet, so convincing that for a second I almost believed it myself, and judging by the way Luca’s eyes flickered in surprise, I knew he felt it too, which made this whole act even more real than I expected.I turned fully to him, closing whatever space was left between us as I lifted my hand to his face, holding it gently like this was something soft and familiar between us, like I had done it a hundred times before, and the craziest part was how natural it felt in that moment, how easy it was to slip into something that looked so real even though it was built on nothing but intention.“I want to have a private conversation with Alpha Dan,” I said, my voice calm and warm, my thumb brushing lightly against his cheek as I held his gaze. “I hope you won’t mind… huh?”The way I said it even shocked me.Soft.Playful.Almost affectionate. And deep down I was like… wow. I didn’t know I was
KIKI——The envelope feels heavier than it should.Not because of the paper. Not because of whatever is inside. It is heavy in that way bad news always is, like your body already knows before your brain catches up.I open it.And there it is.The first picture punches me straight in the chest.Luca
KIKI——Luca takes my hand like it is the most natural thing in the world and for a second I consider biting him just to feel in control again.Instead I let him lead me outside.Big mistake.Because the place he brings me to is… ridiculous. Soft lights strung between tall trees. Water flowing some
LUCA——Okay. I need to be honest with myself for exactly one second.She was fucking beautiful in that silver dress.Not just beautiful like pretty or attractive or nice to look at. No. Beautiful in the way that hits you in the chest without warning and knocks all the air out of your lungs. The ki
LUCA—-The way I explained the whole date thing to Kingsley was clean. Logical. Almost noble. Anyone listening would think I was acting out of love or patience or some sudden emotional growth.The truthHe would never suspect the real reason behind my decision.There was too much happening at once







