LOGIN“What do you want?” I demanded, even as my voice wavered and tears burned at the back of my eyes.I hated this, hated how he still affected me even when I tried to forget about him.“I have to talk to you,” he said. “Riko is here and I need you to stay away from him.”I let out a hollow laugh.“Well
Aria.The bell rang, sharp slicing through the sleepy classroom. I barely flinched as I looked away from the window I had been staring at all through Literature.Lunch time.My stomach twisted at the reminder. Riko.A cold dread settled deep in my chest, spreading slowly like poison through my veins
He chuckled, it was dark and low as it sent shivers through my body. There was something dangerous about his man. Something menacing.His eyes dropped to my badge on my uniform and he read it out slowly, like he was tasting each word.“Aria Langston. Rank six. Omega. Strength… three out of ten.”My
Aria.“I am not Kai’s little plaything.” The words came out before I could stop them.Sharp and defiant, but completely reckless.For a second, the entire courtyard seemed to hold its breath and I bit down my tongue.Riko stilled for a moment as if he hadn't believed I had spoken back at him.Then I
Aria.I stood in front of the school with the other Silverwood wolves, trying not to look as nervous as I felt.The morning air was crisp, but it did nothing to settle the tension pressing against my skin. Even the school looked different today. Not because anything had changed, but because of the w
I forced a small smile.“Yeah… sorry. I should’ve called.”He shook his head immediately, his thumb brushing lightly against my skin as he pushed a strand of my hair behind my ear.“It’s okay,” he said softly. “You’re welcome anytime.”I leaned into his touch without thinking. And for a second, he l
Her smile turned into something far darker. “You should be more worried about what’s coming. Someone who even Kai himself can’t protect you from.” A chill passed through me as she looked down at me before dusting the collar of my shirt. “What are you talking about?” I asked, my voice sharp but t
My jaw dropped. “You’re crazy.” He chuckled as he started to back into what seemed like the way to the bathroom. “What? I thought we were doing the whole ‘person assistant’ thing. Isn’t it your job to make sure I’m all fresh for classes?”I scorned. “That’s not how this job works, Blackthorn.” Kai
Shout out to Shay for your comments, always!💚Aria. I didn’t know how long I stood there, just staying at his name plate. Blackthorn. The bold lettered started back at me as if they were mocking me and I hated it. I hated how the name was everywhere in the school. On walls, sport achievement or
“I knew it,” he said, his voice filled with amusement. “You thought about me. All day. You were wondering if I was still mad at you from yesterday. You know for a stray who claims to hate ravens, you were utterly concerned about my feelings for you.” Then he chuckled when I scoffed and glared at hi







