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,
Its sweet, tart bite was a perfect addition to porridge or other foods. If I mixed it in with some of the soft cheeses and spread it on bread, it would make a tasty snack easily.“Aha!” I found a small packet of the dried berries at the back of the pantry.I emerged victorious in time to see Nora da
Charlotte’s POVKieran and I both froze at Nora’s soft words.“I want you to marry my dad.”She reached for Kieran’s hand as well, then tried to put our two hands together. Neither Kieran nor I knew what to do, but as our fingertips brushed, I felt that same shocking jolt of electricity I had felt w
Charlotte’s POV“Who is it, Sophia?” the belligerent she-wolf’s friends were calling from the far side of the curtain.Sophia stared at me, eyes wide in disbelief. Her haughty, beautiful face quickly composed itself into domineering arrogance.“Just some disgusting human,” she called back to the oth
I was taken by a servant to a lavish room on the top floor to unpack. Doing so took me less than five minutes- I truly didn’t have much.Looking at my meagre possessions spread on the antique boudoir surface was somewhat depressing. How small a footprint my life had left so far!My stomach rumbled a







