LOGINA knock came on the door, soft but insistent. Ronan lifted his head slightly, careful not to disturb Aurelia, who was still sleeping soundly on his chest. The room was quiet, the only sound the steady rhythm of her breathing. Kai entered the room, his steps measured as he closed the door behind him.“The weapons are delivered,” Kai said as he walked in, his voice low but clear.“Shuuuu,” Ronan told him, holding a finger to his lips to keep him quiet. He adjusted Aurelia slowly on the bed, moving her gently so she wouldn’t wake. She stirred slightly but settled back into sleep, her face peaceful for the first time in days. Ronan watched her for a moment, his hand brushing a strand of hair from her forehead before he grabbed his shirt and pulled it on. He left the room with Kai, closing the door softly behind them.They walked down the hallway in silence for a few steps before Ronan spoke. “Has the money been transferred yet or did he pay in cash?” he asked while buttoning his shirt.“H
Can you drive to my work instead? At least let me do my presentation, then we can go back,” Aurelia said, her voice hopeful as she looked at Ronan from the back seat.“What presentation?” Ronan asked, his eyes meeting hers through the rearview mirror.“In this dress? You know you can’t present in this dress, so chill. Let’s get to your house, then you can change. There is still time,” Mira said, trying to calm her down.Aurelia looked at Ronan with pitiful eyes through the car mirror. Ronan smirked at her, clearly amused by her attempt. She folded her arms, frowning her face in frustration as the car continued its journey. The silence in the vehicle was thick, broken only by the soft hum of the engine and the occasional sigh from Aurelia.Soon they reached Ronan’s mansion. Everyone left the cars, heading inside the house and leaving only Ronan standing by the vehicle for a moment. He made a quick call before entering, his voice low as he spoke to someone on the other end. Once inside,
After a long night of gusting and catching up, the three girls had finally fallen asleep together in Aurelia’s new room at the Brooks mansion. The massive bed was big enough for all of them, and they had talked and laughed until exhaustion claimed them. The room was quiet now, the soft morning light filtering through the elegant white curtains and casting a gentle glow over everything.Aurelia woke up first, blinking slowly as she adjusted to the brightness. She noticed Aria wasn’t on the bed anymore, but Mira was still fast asleep beside her, her hair spread across the pillow. Aurelia stretched her arms, feeling the softness of the luxurious sheets against her skin. There was a knock on the door a few minutes later, and Aria walked in, already dressed up for work in a sharp, professional outfit that made her look confident and put-together.Aria bent down to peck Aurelia on the cheek. “I have a meeting to attend. I will come pick you up later at Ronan’s place so we can explore and ru
After checking out the room, Aurelia and Aria made their way back down to the party. The grand hall was still buzzing with energy, the music lively and the guests chatting in small groups. Mira spotted them from across the room and quickly joined them at a quiet corner near one of the large windows. The three girls settled into comfortable seats, glasses of wine in hand as they began to talk about many things, from childhood stories to favorite foods and the little quirks that made them who they were.“Are you and Ronan dating?” Aria asked Aurelia directly, her eyes sparkling with curiosity as she sipped her wine.“Mmh, I don’t know what we are yet,” Aurelia replied, her cheeks warming slightly as she glanced toward where Ronan stood.“Don’t mind her,” Mira teased, leaning in with a playful grin. “They have been a thing since she came back to New York, and she’s head over heels for him but she refuses to admit it.”Aria laughed softly, covering her mouth with her hand. “Do you want me
Soon Mira and Aurelia joined the others outside. The group climbed into the waiting cars, the engines humming to life as they pulled out of the mansion driveway. The drive to the Brooks mansion was filled with a mix of anticipation and quiet conversation. Aurelia sat beside Mira in the back seat, her hands fidgeting in her lap as she stared out the window. Ronan and Kai followed in the car behind them, their presence a steady reminder of everything that had happened.When they reached the Brooks mansion, the entire estate was alive with energy. Music blasted from hidden speakers, the bass vibrating through the air as people danced on the illuminated grounds and inside the grand hall. Lights twinkled along the pathways, and the red carpet from the previous night had been replaced with elegant decorations for this more intimate yet grand welcome. The step out of the car felt surreal, the cool night air carrying the scent of flowers and expensive perfume.“How were they able to gather th
The night air was cool and still around the hidden path leading to the pack gate. Mara stood hidden behind a thick cluster of bushes, her body pressed low to the ground as she watched the scene unfold in front of her. The moonlight filtered through the leaves, casting faint shadows on her face, which was twisted with jealousy. Her eyes burned as she saw Ronan lift Aurelia onto the car bumper, his hands tracing her body with a mix of want and care that Mara had never received from him. The way he kissed her, the way his fingers moved under her clothes, the soft moans that carried on the breeze, it all twisted like a knife in Mara’s gut.“The gut to follow him here,” she muttered under her breath, her fists clenching so tightly her nails dug into her palms. Anger fumed inside her, hot and bitter, as she watched Ronan arrange Aurelia’s clothes and help her back into the car. The vehicle pulled away, disappearing down the long path, leaving Mara alone in the darkness.She stepped out from
The black SUV glided smoothly through the late-night streets of New York as Ronan and Kai left the hotel. Streetlights cast long shadows across the dashboard. Ronan sat in the passenger seat, jaw tight, staring out the window with a distant expression.“You look worried,” Kai said, glancing sideway
They approached the customer service counter at the front of the mall, the bright overhead lights reflecting off the polished marble floor. A pretty lady in a neat uniform stood behind it, her hair pulled back into a professional bun and a name tag pinned neatly to her blouse. The moment her eyes l
Later that evening, the sky had turned a deep shade of orange as the sun began its slow descent. Aurelia and Mira left the hotel suite after hours of talking, crying, and eating comfort food. Aurelia needed some of her work clothes from Ronan’s house if she planned to return to Innovatech the next
Aurelia went back to her room to get dressed for work, that would served as a good distraction. She rifled through her closet, selecting a fitted blazer and pencil skirt that hugged her curves, the fabric a stark contrast to the robe she'd worn earlier. Buttoning her blouse, she avoided looking at







