Kai glanced down at her, his expression cold, but his voice was polite when he answered. “My apologies for being late.”I felt Alpha Magnus’s eyes on me, sharp and unyielding, and the hair at the back of my neck prickled with unease. His gaze carried the weight of judgment, as though I had already b
Aria.Kai stood in front of me, his blue eyes softening in a way that made my chest ache. They carried so much emotion, so much guilt and surprise, as though he had not expected to see me here at all.“What are you doing here?” he asked, voice low, almost desperate.I shook my head quickly, trying t
“And how is your father?” Alpha Magnus asked, his tone easing slightly as he turned toward her.“He’s well,” Serena replied warmly, her lips curving into a practiced smile. “He sends his regards.”I kept my eyes on the polished floor, listening to the easy conversation flowing between them. My hands
Serena turned toward me, her gaze sharp enough to cut glass. “Tell me, Aria,” she said slowly, her voice laced with venom, “did Kai ever bring you here?”I swallowed hard and shook my head. “No.”She smirked, her eyes glinting with cruel amusement. “So you’re not that important to him after all.” Sh
AriaThe car rolled to a smooth stop, and before I could take a deep breath, the door opened. Serena stepped out first, her heels clicking softly against the stone driveway. She was dressed in a sleek dinner gown, the fabric hugging her perfectly like it had been made for her body alone. Her curls b
“I didn’t do anything to him,” I said hoarsely. “He took me there on his own accord.”Serena tapped her chin as if pretending to consider my words. Her lips curled into a smirk. “I find that very hard to believe. And what about your little trip to Ravencrest Primary School?”I sighed, my shoulders s