LOGINShe rolled her eyes at that last part; I knew she was talking about Sophia. But I was shocked that the dress she was wearing was a fake.“It looks so real,” I murmured, shaking my head. “And the earrings…”“The earrings are definitely real,” Cora said, raising her brows. “I design jewelry back in my
Cecilia’s POV“I saw you running here,” Anna said, giving a short laugh. “I tried to call your name, but you didn’t hear me.”I stared at her for a beat too long, trying to detect any hint of a lie. The corner of her lips lifted one shoulder.“I guess I’m just perspective like that,” she adds. “So,
“I thought I should check on you,” she said softly. “Are you unwell?”I stared at her for a moment too long. Everything Jax had told me earlier was still fresh in my mind, and now I couldn’t help wondering if I had been foolish to trust her.“I’m fine. I got something on my dress, so I came here to
Cecilia’s POVEverything happened in a blur.I felt his canines sink into the nape of my neck, the sting nearly too much to bear. My body trembled as I dug my fingers into the ground, feeling Lora’s defensive instincts spring to life.“Mate,” she growled bitterly, furious that our supposed mate was
“Anna?” I asked. I thought about it for a moment before I lifted one shoulder. “I mean, she’s from my pack. She’s an Omega. I didn’t really know her well, but I remembered seeing her sometimes at the packhouse. She’s been helpful during my time here, though. Why do you ask?”He looks around for a mo
Cecilia’s POV“Mate is here,” Lora repeated. “He is close.”The words echoed through me, sharp and undeniable. My gaze swept across the ballroom, my pulse quickening with each passing second.Lora’s presence was stronger than it had been all night.“Where?” I asked, my eyes darting in every directio







