LOGINI stepped forward, taking the ring off and holding it up for photographs. The mark of the Goddess' Benevolence on my hand. And I looked at Neil, who looked hesitant. His eyes seemed so young and gentle then. He took off his own illusion and revealed the mark on his hand. The gasp that filled the hal
The day of the gala, my stomach was a mess of excitement and nerves. Neil, Dominic, and I had spent days alone in my condo. And while we still hadn't gotten past. Feeling each other up over clothing, I was pretty satisfied. They seemed happy as well. Arielle, grandpa, and I arrived together in one o
“Depressing things later. Food now. How about steaks?"That earned a startled laugh out of Dominic."Steaks… sound great."Neil moved like a man on a mission in my kitchen. Within minutes, the apartment smelled like toasted bread, cooking meat, potatoes, and something herby that I couldn’t quite nam
Andrew's voice was hoarse, wet, and pathetic as he looked at Arielle like she was some kind of angel.“You—you saved me from that monster,” he blubbered, his words slurring from pain. “I owe you—”Arielle struck him hard enough that teeth flew. Then, she grabbed him by his hair. She crouched just en
Somewhere below, I could still feel Dominic.And I knew I wasn’t going to let either of us die here.But I still didn't know how to swim and the water was so cold.The current pulled and tugged. I thrashed, until I could feel something beneath my feet.I breached the surface. Dark clouds gathered fa
ReneeThe salt and rot of the docks hit me before I even saw the water. The rogues shoved me forward, rough hands biting into my arms, until we broke through the last stretch of shadows.That’s when I saw him.The man standing on the edge of the dock, next to a small motorboat rocking gently against
Returning to the office felt like stepping onto a battlefield still smoldering from the last war. The office seemed the same at first glance. The window and all that were in the same place, but the subtle hum of energy felt different. There was something beneath the usual bustle, like the soul of t
Going back to classes would have been great if I'd made it to my first one before the whispers started.“She’s the one suing Brightclaw, right?”“Did you see all the testimonies from those guys?""Sounds like Vivian is a total snake.”“You think she'll get off?""Can we ask her?"“I heard they used
"Or someone you bribed.""I didn't have access to enough money to bribe at the time." I blinked. "And I had no reason to bribe anyone in Brightclaw."He worked his jaw. "You mentioned you had doubts.""Of course. Our… relationship moved fast, some of it spurred on by Philip's insistence." I looked a
“It's natural. You have a kind heart,” he said softly. “Even to people who don't necessarily deserve it… Also, watching you handle that idiot was incredible satisfying."That made me smile, if only briefly.“I’m proud of you,” he added after a beat. “You kept your composure well, Renee. Many wouldn'







