เข้าสู่ระบบLike 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
Layla’s POVLike the gentleman he is, Vincent escorts me back to the ballroom. The gown he provided swishes around my feet, like water crashing on the shore. My nerves shake, but I force myself to enter the ballroom with my head held high.I won’t give them the chance to tear me down when I’ve done
“Layla.”I grit my teeth at the achingly sweet voice before turning to find Camila climbing the stairs after me. She holds two glasses of dark red wine. I try to read her body language and facial expressions, but her fake smile keeps me from truly reading her.“I wanted to offer you congratulations
Layla’s POV“This is an event for Lunas. It has nothing to do with a Delta.”Alexander’s words feel like a knife to my heart as they echo in my mind. Was that really what he thought? I have stood at his side at this banquet for years, merely holding his future Luna’s place.Apparently, that’s what I
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







