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
I turned away, biting my cheek. I didn’t know how to respond to that. No one had ever said something like that to me before. It wasn’t just a compliment. It was the way he said it. Like he actually saw me. We reached the lake moments later, and I gasped quietly. It was stunning. The water sparkled
But I wasn’t his anchor. I wasn’t supposed to be anyone’s.And definitely not his.My throat tightened as the memories returned, sharp and sudden like a blade pressing against skin. That night. That horrible night in Silverwood. I’d woken up with the scent of burning wood in my lungs and the sound o
She gave me a look so flat I nearly laughed. “Yeah, no thanks. I think I’d rather do literally anything else. Like… walk barefoot through glass.”I chuckled. “Ouch. You sure know how to make a guy feel special.”“You’re not special,” she said, lifting a brow at me. “Just annoying.”“You say that a
“Yeah? And was snoring into my ear also adorable?” He gasped, mock-offended. “I don’t snore.” “You do. Like a lion.” Kai grinned. “That’s majestic.” I rolled my eyes again, but I was smiling this time. Something about him was starting to chip away at the wall I’d carefully built. It was annoyin







