LOGINEllie’s POVThe room was so silent you could hear a pin drop. But it didn’t last long before I continued cutting my meat, smiling at Dominic’s parents like I hadn’t just admitted our marriage wasn’t consummated yet.His father turned to him. “Dominic,” he said, voice low, “is this true? You don’t ev
Now, even if my actions weren’t achieving what I really hoped for—divorce—at least other people were getting something out of it.Still, it only made me resolve to be even worse as a Luna. The last thing I wanted was for Dominic to start agreeing with these women and try to use it as an excuse to ke
Ellie’s POVThe academy, unfortunately, was closed that day due to it being a Sunday, which meant that I had no choice but to stay home.I did try to hide in my room all day, hoping to go unnoticed, but it didn’t work. The moment I cracked open the door to sneak out for some breakfast, I was spotted
But I couldn’t. It had happened, no matter how much I tried to wish it out of existence, and it was going to happen again if I stayed. And no amount of good feelings in Dominic’s arms could change that.I knew that now.“Alpha Dominic.” A male voice suddenly called out to us, causing both of us to t
Ellie’s POVDominic stared at my outfit.So did everyone else.I maintained my smile as I walked up to him, acting for all the world like I had no idea that I was currently sticking out like a sore thumb. As if putting on my most mismatched, inappropriate, ill-fitting outfit was just another Tuesday
Elie’s POVI dropped my bag on the floor. “I was at the library all night.”Dominic didn’t budge. “The library.” It wasn’t a question.“Yep. Now if you don’t mind—”“Ellie.” He stepped in the way of the stairs before I could leave, blocking me with his frame. “We need to talk about this. Don’t you t
Ellie POVThe halls felt different the morning after the announcement.Not quieter, if anything, people were louder, still buzzing about the midterm, but the sound slid past me like water off glass. I walked with my books tucked under one arm, posture light, steps steady, buoyed by the undeniable fa
Dominic POV The moment her head disappeared beneath the surface, something inside me tore open.I didn’t feel myself running. I didn’t feel the rocks under my hands. All I felt was a pull, and it was enough to drive me forward like an animal.I dove deep, eyes burning, lungs screaming.It was dark.
Vivian POVI hear her before I see her.Soft, broken sounds echoing down the narrow alley behind the academy. SHe wasn’t expelled.Which was a pain fo rme.She was hiccupping heavy breaths, the kind that scrape against your throat when you’ve cried too long and too hard. Karina is crouched near the
I let go.Lucas leaned back slightly, eyes wide, jaw flexing as he fixed his shirt. “You’re faster then I remember. Noted.”He was already turning when he added, without looking at me, “And Dominic? If she wants me around, I’ll be around. Whether you like it or not. Alpha.”He walked off.I couldn’t







