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
He named the amount.I did the math.That would empty my account, and it still wouldn't be more.Still better than that rat trap they call the Shelter.I nodded. “I’ll bring the funds tomorrow. I’ll expect the unit to be ready.”The man hesitated. “It’ll be on hold for twenty-four hours. After that—
I let out a choked sob, and Neil held me tighter.“You’re okay. You’re okay,” he said again and again. “It’s me. Just me.”“D-Don’t stop,” I breathed, overwhelmed but desperate for the warmth.“I won’t. I’m right here.”I didn’t know how long we stayed like that, me clinging to him, my body soaking
“You’re that Brightclaw gamma. The one who answered the call down here a few months back. The mugging in the alley behind La Espera.”I remembered the call. The smell of blood. The echo of Maya’s voice calling for help.“Yeah,” I said slowly. “That was me.”“You were the one who got the guy before t
From the way she was clinging to Neil, it seemed like she would, and I tried to stamp down the shot of jealousy at seeing them together.Instead, I pulled up my phone and started to search the Panel's online about magical channeling.ReneeI couldn’t breathe.Water filled my lungs, my throat. My lim







