MasukKAIA
Saturday mornings used to be peaceful. No alarm clock, no rush to get dressed for work, no chance of running into Vincent's brooding presence in the hallway. Today should feel like freedom, but instead, I'm sitting in the passenger seat of my Honda while Mom slowly makes her way from the house to the car, each step a visible effort.
The front door still hangs slightly crooked on its hinges from Vincent's dramatic entrance yesterday. I had to call a handyman this morning, but he can't come until Monday. Until then, I'm living with a constant reminder of Vincent's threatening words: "Mark my words, KAIA, you're gonna regret even considering it."
Regret considering Lewis? After last night's display of Alpha dominance and control, I'm starting to think Lewis was right about Vincent all along.
KAIAI unlock the front door and step inside, letting it click shut behind me. The house is quiet, wrapped in that peaceful kind of silence that feels like a warm blanket after a long day.A smile tugs at my lips before I can stop it. I lean back against the door, replaying the evening in my mind—Lewis across the candlelit table, his blue eyes warm and attentive, making me feel like the only person in the world.My hand drifts to my chest, feeling my heartbeat finally settling after the excitement. He looked at me like I mattered. Like I was worth listening to. Worth protecting.My fingers brush my lips without thinking.That almost-kiss. The way he'd leaned in, his breath mixing with mine, the world narrowing to just that moment. And when I
KAIAI stare at my reflection in the mirror, carefully applying a final touch of mascara for my first date with Lewis tonight. It's been exactly seven days since I stormed out of Vincent's office, and I have barely spoken to him except necessary at work.The navy blue dress I chose hugs my curves in all the right places without being too revealing—elegant but approachable. I want to look good for Lewis, to give this a real chance.I know I still have complicated feelings about Vincent, and my wolf might not recognize Lewis as her mate, but his wolf recognized me. There has to be a reason for that. And there's definitely an undeniable pull between us that I can't ignore. I'm eager to see where this could lead.I step out of my room and find Mom waiting in the hallway, her face lighting u
KAIASaturday mornings used to be peaceful. No alarm clock, no rush to get dressed for work, no chance of running into Vincent's brooding presence in the hallway. Today should feel like freedom, but instead, I'm sitting in the passenger seat of my Honda while Mom slowly makes her way from the house to the car, each step a visible effort.The front door still hangs slightly crooked on its hinges from Vincent's dramatic entrance yesterday. I had to call a handyman this morning, but he can't come until Monday. Until then, I'm living with a constant reminder of Vincent's threatening words: "Mark my words, KAIA, you're gonna regret even considering it."Regret considering Lewis? After last night's display of Alpha dominance and control, I'm starting to think Lewis was right about Vincent all along.
KAIAThe fluorescent lights in the Moonfang Construction break room buzz overhead as I sit at one of the small round tables, picking at my salad.It’s been days since the gala, and I still feel like every eye in the building is on me. Whispers follow me down hallways, conversations stop when I enter rooms, and I’ve caught more than one wolf tilting their head like they’re trying to catch my scent.The mate bond revelation has turned me into pack gossip, and I hate every second of it.I’m scrolling through my phone, trying to ignore the curious glances from other employees, when someone slides into the chair across from me. I look up, expecting to see Talia with her usual lunch invitation.Instead, I find myself starin
My mind reels, but before I can form a coherent thought, a voice cuts through the air behind us—cold, hard, and achingly familiar."What the fuck did you just say?"My blood freezes in my veins. I spin around, my heart nearly stopping in my chest.Vincent stands before us, his powerful frame rigid with tension, his dark eyes burning with fury. The careful composure he wore during our earlier confrontation has completely shattered, replaced by something primal and dangerous.Why the hell did he have to hear what Lewis said?The silence stretches between us, heavy and suffocating. Around us, I'm dimly aware that other guests have begun to notice the tension. Conversations quiet, heads turn in our direction. The string qua
KAIAI smooth down the midnight blue dress Talia insisted I borrow and take a deep breath before stepping out of her car. The Grand Lyceum looms ahead of us, its neoclassical columns strung with thousands of white lights that cast everything in a warm, magical glow.The full moon hangs directly overhead, massive and silver, making my wolf stir restlessly beneath my skin."You look incredible," Talia says, linking her arm through mine. She's wearing a stunning emerald green gown that brings out her dark eyes. "Thank you for coming with me. These kingdom galas are insufferable when you're flying solo."I adjust the delicate straps of the dress, feeling exposed in the elegant fabric. "I still can't believe you talked me into this." I'd almost canceled twice today, worried about leaving Mom







