LOGINLike us.The words settle over me as I process what she means. This is somewhere that might accept me even when the law says I belong nowhere.Before I can ask another question, a knock sounds at the door.“Come in,” Jane calls, and a moment later, the door opens.An older woman steps inside, her ca
Layla’s POVI notice how quiet it is first.Not the eerie silence that comes with a dark forest or the awkward silence that comes at the end of arguments. No, this silence is soft and still. Safe.It’s so nice that it takes me a minute to realize I’m surrounded by warmth.That in itself pulls me fur
Pain flared in her hand where the rock sliced through her skin, and another broken whimper fell from her mouth.“I can’t…”She gasps for air, trying to ignore the pain radiating in her body.There was no warning before her legs gave out beneath her. She collapsed, the cold ground reaching up to pull
3rd Person POVThe path down the mountain was not forgiving for anyone, but the further Layla walked, the more difficult it became. The cold set in early, making her stiff and half numb—the trek feeling longer as her body fought against her with every step.At first, she thought she could make it. S
Layla’s POVThe forest feels different the moment I cross through the hidden path. It’s quieter here, the cold air like a blanket that softens every sound. Even my boots thumping against the stone sounds muffled.The soft crunch of snow and the whistling of the wind are the only sounds around me. I
The glare Alexander sends my way has no semblance of mercy or pity. The fire blazing in his eyes is pure, unadulterated loathing. Is this the same man I once loved?“Are you trying to make this worse?” Alexander demands, grabbing my shoulder. I pull back, nearly tripping under the weight of Ben’s bo
Alexander’s POVThe earlier chaos becomes an unpleasant memory, giving way to a peaceful calm as guests begin pouring into the castle for the Full Moon Banquet. Our guests are none the wiser, moving around the banquet hall with ease, and I finally feel like I can breathe.Just hours ago, things were
Soft cries fill the car, and I let her process what’s happening as we drive. However, she doesn’t have much time because I soon stop the car near the border.“You’ll have to go alone from here,” I murmur as I get out and walk to my trunk. I do wish I could help more, but doing so would cause more pr
“These are the men who attacked us,” Alexander announces and motions to the rogues still kneeling on the floor. “Camila will continue to learn from you, Layla, about the duties of a Delta. I will also remind you, again, not to shirk your responsibility.”Camila glances at me with a slightly uneasy l
Layla’s POVAs we returned to the capital's castle, the warriors wait for us. Beta Steve and I enter the interrogation room to find several rogues lined up and ready for questioning. The men before us are ragged and dirty, looking exactly like the men who attacked us.The guards standing behind them







