LOGINI grew up in the pack, and I’ve never stepped out of our town, so seeing the city for the first time feels refreshing and intimidating in equal measure. The city is not a far cry from the town. They’re actually pretty similar, like the pack is a mini version of the city, only louder, busier, and mor
PART FOUR“Why do you always wear black?”“Isn’t black too much of a stretch?” Rome smirks as he answers my question with one of his. We’re lying down on my bed, facing each other. He’s in a casual crewneck long-sleeve black t-shirt, and my fingers trace his pecs through the shirt as we talk about n
Wouldn’t it have been better if I had told her that he spoke to me and said he would come back in two years?Wouldn’t it have been better if I had told her that the guys found out about her sleepwalking? That I had no way to control it, but it happened?Wouldn’t it have spared her the heartbreak, th
Remy and I reappear out of the shadows in the foyer of a large house, not a second after we left King’s place.I know I should be thinking about the fact that I just umbraported, something I shouldn’t be able to do, something I don’t think even Remy can do, or maybe she can.I know I should go looki
What if I did sneak out?“This is so messed up, you know?” My dad sighs, and for a moment, I feel bad. What right do I have to be mad at him for telling them? It’s not like I outright came out and told him not to tell anyone. I just thought we had an unspoken agreement not to, and he knew I wasn’t c
BetrayalShameFearThese emotions are warring inside me as I lie here, each one fighting for dominance, each one savagely scratching its way to the surface and dripping down my face as tears.How could they?How could he?!I must have fallen asleep at King’s place after the movie. Ever since I star
I’m sorry.I’ve been there for you, I’ve tried to be there for you, but all you’ve done is treat me like shit.Remy, I’m so sorry.You don’t deserve my forgiveness, not easily.Remy…But you have it. Just know that after two years, you don’t deserve it as easily as I’ve given it.I’m sorry.You shou
I get out of bed bright and early, stretch and yawn, and start to make my bed. I have plans today even though it’s Sunday.After my talk with King and Ansel, I’ve decided to check out the community college, see what programs they offer. On my way home yesterday, I was thinking about what Ansel said
“I’m thinking about going to Stafford, the community college.”I want to punch myself in the mouth the moment the words leave my mouth, and I see the flicker of disappointment in my dad’s eyes. He’s quick to tramp it down, though, and gives me a smile. That only makes me feel worse.“Last I heard, y
“I understand that it hurts, and your feelings are valid, but I’ll advise you. Whenever he does show up, hear him out, listen to his side of things first before you jump to anything. Don’t buy any bullshit, but give him the chance to talk before you make up your mind about anything. Most relationshi







