Andrei and Lilith were already seated in the living room when I arrived. Andrei was wearing a crisp white button-down shirt that made his tan skin look even darker, while Lilith was dressed in a sleek golden slip dress that matched her eyes—eyes that followed me like a hawk as I entered the room.“S
Natalia“Max? Jane? Can you come say hi to Mommy?”Grace’s hair filled my laptop screen as she turned away to call for the twins. I heard small voices in the background, but when Grace moved the camera, I saw only the back of Jane’s head as she disappeared around a corner.“They’re still upset,” Gra
I could see it now, plain as day. This wasn’t just about anger or fear. It was about jealousy. Hurt. Rejection.“I care about you, Natalia,” Damon said, his voice cracking slightly. “More than I should. I know our marriage is just for show, but I’ve always hoped that maybe, someday, you might see me
NataliaThe rogue’s fangs were inches from my throat when a ferocious growl tore through the forest.The wolf on top of me froze, his head snapping up just as a blur crashed into his side. The impact sent him flying off of me, yelping as he tumbled across the forest floor.I scrambled to my feet as
“One spoonful, mixed with water, as needed,” she instructed, handing me the vial. “No more than once a week, and never for more than a month at a time.”“I understand,” I said, taking the vial. It was surprisingly warm in my palm, and the liquid inside was swirling with flecks of gold. “What do I ow
Natalia“Going for a run!” I called out.Damon barely glanced up from where he was hunched over paperwork at the kitchen table. “Be careful.”I nodded, slipping out the door before he could ask any questions. I hated lying to him, but what choice did I have? I couldn’t exactly tell him I was seeking