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
I waited, nervously waiting for an answer. Heart pounding in my chest as the silence stretched between us.Dominic said nothing. For a long, aching moment, he just looked at me. There was something in his eyes—conflict, restraint, longing—but it wasn’t rejection. Not really. Not in the way that coun
She was trembling now, her fists clenched.“Don’t pretend you’re a victim,” I said, my voice low and calm. “You did this. You started this, and I'm going to end it. Stay away from me Vivian. I don't have time for your bullshit."I stepped past her and pushed the door open, walking into class without
DominicTyler’s head snapped around so fast I thought his neck might crack. Vivian shifted in her seat. Then, the door opened. A faceless woman came in, the sign of a cloaking spell, flanked by two ushers. She looked tiny, petite. She walked slowly toward the front, her flats soft on the polished fl
His eyes closed briefly and took a deep breath. Then exhaled, long and tired. All the pain, all the betrayal, it was written into the lines of his face. It was hilarious."So, crank up the car, and let's go home." I pulled out my phone. "And I want new jewelry as an apology."“Vivian, despite what y







