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 blinked at her. "You… gave me a therapist list? I'm not crazy."Her eyes locked onto mine. “Therapy… is for healing. Which you are in need of by the metric fuck-ton."I winced. "I'll… look at it."She scoffed. "As if I'd be fool enough to trust that twice.""What are you saying?""You may not like
DominicI clicked on the audio file and waited for it to d******d. When the message from Arielle finished d******ding as I rubbed the bridge of my nose, my jaw aching from how tight I was clenching it. I opened it, it was labeled with an exhibit number and today's date.Arielle's message was short.
ReneeI woke up a little later than I expected to the day after my date with Dominic. But more than that, I didn't even bother getting out of bed. I skipped classes, called out from work and slept, and it was probably the best thing I could have done for myself. Well, aside from eating the next day,
"I don't need to know. Unlike some people I have connections, rogue." She narrowed her eyes. "I'm going to have him get you fired before the end of the week if you keep irritating me.""You're suddenly in HR?" I asked, keeping my voice light. "Didn't think you were on my review board.""You are neve







