Masuk“What?” he hissed.“It wouldn’t be a real breakup, of course,” I said. “Just a fake one. Publicly. Just to make Bianca think she won.”Callum’s face went blank. “You’re joking.”“I’m not.” I sighed. “Look, I know it sounds insane, but if Bianca thinks we’re done, maybe she’ll stop focusing so much e
Liora’s POVBy the time I made it back to campus, the sun was starting to set and my stomach was rumbling for dinner, but I felt to osick to eat. Shirley rumbled to a stop in her usual spot. I put the car in park and sat there for a moment, staring at the steering wheel.During the long drive home,
“Someone like Callum,” I whispered.Mrs. Oakes nodded. “She just needs enough to make him mark her. Then, once the bond is in place, she will have a direct connection to his mind and therefore no need for magic. She will be able to compel him to do whatever she wants, and she will be able to step in
Liora’s POVThe exterior of the building we found ourselves standing in front of was grimy, the windows dark and covered in bars. It was situated in a narrow alleyway on the other side of the city, and even from outside, I could smell cigar smoke and beer.“A tavern?” I asked, glancing at the headmi
Liora’s POVI pulled my hood up as I stepped out of the car, tugging the fabric down low enough to shadow my face. The royal city was bustling on Saturday afternoon, people streaming in and out of shops and cafes, completely oblivious to the disgraced princess who was walking amongst them.The witch
I stared at our hands, and in that moment, I wanted more than anything to tell him that I would do it. I wanted to tilt my head and expose my neck, right here in this greenhouse, and let him mark me. I wanted to be with him in that way, and bring my wolf back.But the truth was, bringing my wolf bac
Liora’s POVI circled my sore shoulder, wincing at the movements. It had been two days since the incident at the concert, but my body was still sore, and my head still pounded whenever the room was too bright.But life must go on. Thankfully, I had made it out of the concert alive, thanks to Callum
“You really didn’t have to do this,” I muttered as he pulled out of the parking lot—one hand on the steering wheel, the other on the shifter.He shrugged. “It’s too far to walk, anyway. I’m surprised you walked this far.”My face heated, but this time, it had nothing to do with his unexpected gentle
For a moment, just a moment, I could have sworn that everyone else had suddenly disappeared from the room. As those eyes found mine, normally so cold but now flickering with something that could have been amusement or perhaps something else entirely, I couldn’t seem to stop the way my face warmed f
If only I had tangible proof, then perhaps I could do something about it. But not yet.“I’m not sleeping with the King,” I said simply. “You misunderstood.”Freckles snorted. “Yeah, right. Then whose panties were those outside his apartment?”“It certainly explains why he was so nice to you at the c







