LOGINWhen the light dimmed, the smell of burnt wood and ozone filled the air. Lila groaned, clutching her arm. Where the gems’ light had touched her, angry red burns now crawled across her skin… branding her.“It rejected you,” Daisy said, staring in horror. “It will continue to reject you and grow angri
Third Person POVThe night was thick with fog that clung to the skin like breath and dulled the moonlight. Inside the old study of the Blackwell estate, candles burned low, their flames trembling as if they, too, were afraid.Daisy stood at the edge of the room, her arms wrapped tightly around herse
Irene was still frozen, unable to move or pry her eyes away from her mate. Her eyes were filled to the brim with unshed tears, and her body trembled slightly, but only noticeable if you were staring at her for a long while.“Judy,” I heard my name coming from Gavin’s lips. I didn’t notice he was now
Judy’s POVFor a heartbeat, the world stopped moving. The orchestra kept playing—violins humming, couples still spinning under the chandelier—but to me, everything had gone hollow. This was the reason we had come here… the moment of truth. I could practically hear her heart breaking before I looked
I blushed, resting my hand on his arms as we made our way out. Eliza nd Taylor followed, chatting easily while Irne stayed silent. Here, we made our way to the bottom floor. Erik stood waiting by the entrance in his own tailored suit, looking more handsome than I had ever seen him.He was speaking t
Judy’s POVI had never been to a masquerade ball before. I wasn’t really sure what to expect. The girl’s got dressed in one suite and the guys got dressed in another. Irene looked stunning in her pink dress and white mask that covered only one eye, leaving the other bright blue and flawless. Her hai







