로그인I 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’m afraid of hurting you.”"You've said that already… don't try to bullshit me."His lips twitched. "I'm not. I'm afraid of what my magic might do. Of what I might do if I lose control. Her wrath can be vicious, and I am already heir to so much darkness.”I reached for his hand. “What if it means
“Hey,” she said. “… I didn't think you'd be here."“I have zero skills for decorating,” I said. “But I do like cupcakes. And I really did want cake. So I guess I'll pick up a new skill and get my cake too.”She handed me a smock and a tray. “You’re in the right place.”I settled into one of the deco
She grinned. “Threesome. But—” she held up a finger, “—after I sent them on a date. Just the two of them. Put them in a bar together, stayed a bit and then bounced while they were distracted… then I set them up on a real date. Good times. They didn't fuck in the men's bathroom, but Zeke confessed th
That night, I got home, showered and shuffled into the kitchen to find Arielle setting out a bottle of wine and three glasses.“Why three?” I asked.“Because your boyfriends are coming over,” she said smugly. "And I'm going out with mine."I looked at her in her skin tight dress. "Don't worry about







