Her arms crossed tightly over her chest.“We could take her to the park. Or the movies. Even just a weekend lunch. I just think it’d be good for her to have time with both of us. As a family. Even if we’re… not—”Amber’s expression snapped cold.“You’re pushing it, Rayne,” she warned, voice sharp an
RayneEvalie burst out of the fitting room like a beam of sunlight wrapped in green satin. The boutique lights caught the shimmer of the delicate floral appliqué across the bodice of her dress, and the layers of tulle billowed around her as she twirled across the showroom floor.“It’s perfect! I lov
Rayne“But…” I whispered, my throat raw. “We were only together for a short time. I thought—”“You thought wrong, Rayne. Doesn't matter if you were only with her for one night, we fucking marked her and the moment we did, our fates were entwined and sealed. There was only one way to keep the bond he
RayneIf I hadn’t done the same damn thing to her, I might have called Amber a sadistic beauty. The way she looked up at Erlan with that passive, unreadable smile like she didn’t even care that he was flirting with her so brazenly in front of me, felt like a blade dragged slowly across my skin.He h
Amber I fumbled. “I—I’m fine. And you?”Really, Amber? That’s the best you could do?Erlan laughed, deep and boyish. “I’m doing great, as you can see. The years have been kind to you.” He gave me an appreciative once-over, his smile widening. “I almost can’t believe you used to be skin and bones. B
Amber“Fancy seeing you again, Amber.”His voice was velvet-smooth, laced with amusement and just the faintest hint of mischief.One second I was falling, the next I was suspended in the air, caught effortlessly in a pair of strong arms. His hold was steady, confident, like I weighed nothing at all.