LOGINJason’s POV“Sophia, what happened?” Kieran’s eyes widened. “She’s missing? Where was she last seen? Holy shit. Okay, I’m on my way.”My stomach dropped to the floor as Kieran said those words. I stood there, frozen, watching him go.Sophia had called him and told him Nora was missing.How could I h
Charlotte’s POVIt was another warm, sunny Saturday, and Nora was excited to get outside so she could sketch more insects. I helped her get dressed in her overalls and a light sweater underneath, as there was a cool breeze, and then we headed outside right after breakfast.While Nora ran ahead, alre
The bar we met at was nothing short of a dive, though. The lighting was dim and the air was filled with smoke, and the patrons were the type to not care who came or went so long as no one ratted them out for being there, too.I found Sophia sitting in a corner booth, casually smoking a cigarette wit
Jason’s POV“I can’t believe you, Jason! After all we’ve been through, I can’t believe you would betray me like this! You fucking asshole!”Jessica threw my phone at me with enough force to knock me out. Thankfully, I caught it before it caused any damage, but the evidence of my actions was still gl
I could see the moment it hit Charlotte. One moment her teeth were gnashing, and the next she was letting out a sigh of relief and sinking down into the pillows, completely exhausted.My chest tightened as I watched her face smooth out. I recalled that night from weeks and weeks ago, when she’d slee
Kieran’s POVI was half-asleep, my back hurting from the springs in the small sofa bed, when I heard it.Someone was moaning on the other side of the room. Low at first, then higher-pitched, long and drawn out like a keening wail. My eyes shot open in the darkness, and in my partially asleep state,
Her breath came out shakily, but she let go of her belt. She leaned back on her elbows, watching me with wide eyes. Through her shirt, I could see her chest rising and falling rapidly.I reached forward and pressed the vibrator against the front of her pants.She made a sound immediately. It was no
I stared at the rack. I hadn’t been expecting this, especially not after what happened the last time we saw each other. I thought I would be wearing whatever I had that was suitable in my closet, not something entirely new.But I hardly dared to think that he was doing this out of kindness or genero
Jason’s POVThe invitation arrived on a Tuesday. I hadn’t expected to receive one, especially not after my last visit to Kieran’s pack, but surprisingly, I did.A messenger showed up at the door around noon and handed me the envelope without much ceremony. I ripped it open before I could even guess
Charlotte’s POVThe following morning, I hoped to wake to a storm raging outside, or perhaps the flu preventing me from getting out of bed. Anything to keep me from having to leave my room, so I could wallow in peace.But the sky was blue, the sun was warm, and my shame was on full display. In the d







