LOGINI can hardly believe it. Before my friends can say anything else, I squeal and throw my arms around them both, jumping up and down. Liam and Brian and the twins are the one major thing I’ve missed dearly since leaving Bo’Arrocan, and to find that they’re finally considering living in Ordan full time
“On schedule, believe it or not,” I reply. “The Bo’Arrocan branch is finally running smoothly, and the Ordan location just graduated its first class of seniors. Six of them got full scholarships to prestigious art schools.”“That’s amazing, Iris.” Alice squeezes my arm. “You’ve created something tru
IrisFive Years Later…“Fifty years of marriage, and they still make each other laugh like that,” Arthur says, appearing at my side with two glasses of champagne. He hands me one and clinks his against it, and we watch as my parents twirl on the lawn, my mom throwing her head back at something my fa
“Gee. Thanks,” I manage to laugh weakly. “I’ll see you all next week.”“You most certainly will not,” Arthur, Hunter, and Alice all say in unison, making me roll my eyes.Outside, Arthur’s car is waiting, parked haphazardly half on the curb. He must have driven like a maniac to get here so quickly f
IrisEight months later…“And that’s why the colors on this side of the color wheel are considered ‘cool’ colors,” I explain to the class of children sitting in a semicircle around me. “They remind us of water, ice, and the sky.”I’m demonstrating on a large color wheel chart when a sharp pain rips
And through it all, Augustine’s breathing grows slower, shallower.Then, quietly and calmly, she goes.Her hand turns limp in mine. The steady beeping of the heart monitor flatlines. The doctor steps forward, checks for a pulse, then shakes her head.“Time of death, 10:47 AM,” she says quietly.I br
IrisA cold fury overtakes me at the she-wolf’s words. For a moment, I’m certain I could do it—rip that snake from Arthur’s side and tear her to pieces with my bare hands. No. With my fangs.But I blink, and the vision is gone in a flash. There is no wolf standing behind them. There is no blood. Jus
“If Ordan crumbles, if Arthur faces public humiliation and destruction for shirking his duties and squandering his money, will that be good for your son?”My mouth snaps shut, and I bite the inside of my cheek.“He’s right, darling,” my mother chimes in softly. “You don’t have to forgive Arthur, but
IrisEzra’s words take me by surprise. My eyes flick to the torn spot on his suit jacket where his Beta pin belongs—it’s as if it was removed by force.“You… want my… help?” I ask, tilting my head.Ezra takes a step forward. “He’s not acting like himself, Iris. Something is wrong.”I’m not sure what
“The detective seemed to think I did it,” I finish. “That I poisoned Veronica because of her relationship with Arthur.”My mother’s face is pale. “That’s absurd! You would never do such a thing.”“I know that. You know that. But the evidence points to me.” I lean forward, lowering my voice. “Is it p







