LOGINKaelHe made a soft, embarrassed noise that made me smile wider. But then the laughter faded a little. Riven was quiet for a second. When he spoke again, his voice had shifted — softer, laced with worry.“That text you sent last night,” he said. “About having a lead on the person with the camera… and meeting them tomorrow. I couldn’t stop thinking about it. What if it’s a trap? What if something happens to you? I was losing my mind, Kael.”My grin disappeared. My chest tightened. I sat up straighter, running a hand through my hair.“I’m sorry I worried you, baby,” I said gently. “I should’ve waited to tell you in person.”“It’s fine,” he said, but I could hear the tension underneath. “Just… maybe you shouldn’t meet them. That person sounds like trouble. We don’t know what they’re capable of.”“I have to,” I replied firmly, even though part of me hated the fear in his voice. “This needs to end soon. I can’t keep letting them stalk you — stalk us. I need to face them and shut this down
KaelI woke up to the sound of my phone buzzing on the nightstand. My eyes were still heavy from sleep, but something felt off. I grabbed it and saw a flood of missed calls all from Riven. Dozens from last night, and more this morning. My stomach dropped.“Fuck,” I muttered, sitting up fast. I’d left my phone in the sitting room last night like an idiot.I called him back immediately, heart already racing. It rang. And rang. No answer. I tried again, pacing the bedroom now, biting the side of my thumb. Negative thoughts started crashing in. What if something happened? What if he was hurt? What if—Finally, he picked up.“Why didn’t you answer your calls?” I snapped before I could stop myself, my voice rough with worry.There was a short pause. “I was actually in the shower,” Riven said, sounding a little taken aback. “Why are you so pissed?”I let out a heavy sigh and rubbed my face. “I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to shout like that. I was just… worried when you didn’t answer. After everyt
Kael The request hung heavy in the air between us. Thunder rumbled again outside, louder this time, and the first fat drops of rain began to patter against the windows. My gaze dropped to the vulnerable line of his throat, to the spot where my mark would sit — permanent, claiming, impossible to hide.My cock twitched at the thought, but it wasn’t just lust. It was something deeper. Fiercer. The need to protect him, to claim him, to tell the world he was mine the same way I already felt it in my bones.I stepped closer, one hand sliding to the back of his neck, thumb brushing over the spot he’d offered. My voice came out rough. “Riven… you’re sure? Once I do this, there’s no going back. Everyone will know.”He didn’t flinch. Those teary eyes stayed locked on mine, full of fear and fire all at once.I swallowed hard, heart hammering. The alpha in me roared to sink my teeth in right there, to taste him and bind him to me. But I forced myself to stay gentle, pressing my forehead to his i
KaelWe were still pressed close against the wall, the heat between us building again. Riven’s breath ghosted over my lips, and I leaned in, ready to lose myself in another deep kiss. My hand tightened on his waist, pulling him closer.Then the flashes hit — bright, blinding bursts of light cutting through the dark alley. Camera shutters clicked rapidly.We both jerked apart. I squinted against the glare and caught the blurry shape of a person at the mouth of the alley, camera raised. Before I could even think, they spun around and ran.“Shit!” I growled, pushing off the wall to chase after them.Riven grabbed my wrist hard, yanking me back. “Don’t bother.”I turned to him, frustration boiling in my chest. “What? We were just photographed, and you’re saying I should let that go?”He sighed heavily and leaned back against the bricks, looking exhausted but strangely resolved. “Maybe it’s time I just come out to the world about my sexuality. I think I’ve given enough fucks already. How a
Riven“It’s not your business, Faye,” Nico frowned.She laughed softly. “I am certain you were the one that called him so you guys can get back together. And I am also sure that he was the one that caused the fight. He is a piece of shit who doesn’t deserve you.”“Blah blah blah,” Nico said in mockery, rolling his eyes.She frowned at him. Kael just shook his head. “Why do you guys have to always fight whenever you meet? It has been two months since we came together like this, the three of us. Let’s just have fun, okay?”Kael noticed I wasn’t really there. My mind had drifted far away. “Hey?” he called, touching my shoulder gently. “Are you okay?”I looked up and whispered before I could stop myself, “I… thought you guys were dating.”They all looked at me.“What?” Nico asked.I swallowed hard. “Never mind.”Faye laughed. “Wait… I think I can make sense of what you said. Did you think I was dating Nico? Why would you even think that? I mean, he is not even my type.”Nico rolled his ey
97 RivenI froze for a second, then forced a small, tired smile. “Yeah. That’s me.”The driver looked excited. He quickly pulled out a piece of paper and a pen. “It is nice to meet you here,” he said softly. “Can I please get an autograph?”I frowned. After everything that had just happened, asking for an autograph felt completely out of place. The driver noticed my expression and spoke quickly. “My daughter is a huge fan of yours. We had a little fight yesterday, and she has refused to talk to me. Giving her your autograph might help mend the rift between us.”My heart softened at that. “I am sorry if—”“No, it is fine,” I said. I took the paper and signed it quickly. I handed it back to him. “I hope you guys amend your issue soon. And tell her I am glad to hear she is my fan.”The driver smiled and nodded. “I can assure you that she will be so happy.”I nodded and watched him drive off. I went inside my house, sat on the sofa, and smiled a little as I remembered what the man had sai
KaelI sat in my car for a long moment, engine still running, staring at the scene in front of Riven’s house. Riven was standing outside with his mom and Dex. The resemblance between him and his mother was obvious — same eyes, the same gentle tilt of the head when she smiled. My chest tightened. Sh
RivenDex stood there with a bright grin, holding up a small gift bag. “Hey! I brought you something.” He pushed the bag toward me. “Congratulations on finally leaving the hospital. How’s your ankle?”Before I could answer, Mom’s voice came from behind me. “Who is there?”Dex’s eyes lit up. “Your m
RivenI spent the next hour tidying the apartment like my life depended on it. I wiped down the counters, fluffed the couch cushions, folded the throw blanket neatly, and even lit a candle so the place would smell fresh instead of like hospital antiseptic and leftover takeout. My ankle throbbed wit
RivenThe stretch was perfect — almost too much, yet exactly what I needed. He moved slowly and powerfully at first, then gradually faster, drilling into me with deep, possessive strokes.Every time he pulled out, I felt empty. Every time he slammed back in, pleasure exploded up my spine. The wet,







