LOGINRubyDaniel was a surprisingly heavy drinker, especially considering that he always seemed so bubbly and innocent. Still, I was amazed at how composed and sober he seemed after six full glasses.I guess I should have expected as much from a seasoned royal guard.“And you are sure you have no idea wh
CalebMy head ached, and even the starlight hurt my eyes as I blinked them open. I coughed, and spat out a bit of dirt.My joints felt like they hadn’t been used in years, but when I stretched and tried to sit up, I felt a painful pinprick at my throat.“Don’t you fucking move,” an unfamiliar voice
“Oh yes,” I said, grinning into the camera as I answered the reporter’s questions. “I love lemon desserts, I have to say it’s probably my favorite flavor.”“How fascinating! And have you ever tried baking your own?” His plastic expression made me slightly nervous, but I did my best to ignore it whil
I sat back with a glass of sparkling wine in my hand and took another delicate sip. The bubbles tickled the back of my nose, and with all the chaos of the night, it felt good to finally be off of my feet.I had done several laps around the ballroom already, trying to find the Alpha of the hour, but
CalebA woman’s blood-curdling scream erupted ahead of me.Goddess damn all! My feet pounded against the grass as I sprinted into the gardens, terrified of what I was going to find.I saw her less than an hour ago, how could she possibly have already gotten into this much trouble?I leapt over a lin
Caleb“Did you tell her to do that?” Joseph asked, surprised and amused by Ruby’s successful attack on Lucas’s character.I crossed my arms over my chest, sighing deeply. “No. I had no idea she had found that information, much less the pictures and ring.”Joseph nodded, nudging his black glasses fra
Ruby“What about this?” My mother asked, holding up a blouse I hadn’t worn since grade school in Prenia. “This is a sweet top.”“Mom, I doubt I could still fit in that even if I wanted to,” I responded, folding another pair of socks to be put in my luggage. It was finally time for me to bring the re
“How’s that?” He asked, adjusting the bar slightly.“That’s perfect!” I said, and handed him another screw.CalebSo domestic, you’re acting like a husband already. Thor said teasingly, offering up the images of Ruby bent over looking through her things.I brushed the thought away as I walked out of
“This all looks good, Ruby,” Caleb says as he puts the papers down on the coffeeshop table. We met early in the morning to go over my plans for the Alpha Ball. It had been a few days since I saw him last, and I had finally had time to write out my proposals.Still, I didn’t share the details about H
I had woken up later that morning than I intended to, and had to rush to get dressed. I couldn’t be late for this first meeting with Caleb and the rest of his planning committee for the Alpha Ball. I threw my hair in a messy bun and ran out the door.I spent the week before looking for new grocers a







