Alexander went completely still. When he spoke again, his voice was so low and dangerous that it was hardly more than a growl. He took a step toward Gabriel. “You. Did…” Another step. “What?”“I flushed it. It’s gone.” Gabriel shrank beneath Alexander’s shadow. I was angry and I wasn’t thinking clea
Ella & AlexanderElla“Gabriel!” I shouted, pounding my fists against the metal. “Gabriel, let me out!”But there was no response; just the ominous hum of the vault’s security systems kicking into overdrive. The timer on the wall continued its countdown, and I could already feel the air growing thin
“I… I can’t refuse a direct order from my Luna,” he muttered, clearly struggling to hold back the words to no avail.“No, you can’t. Take me to the safe.”Gabriel’s jaw worked like he wanted to refuse, but the Luna Voice made it impossible for him to disobey. With obvious reluctance, he nodded and g
EllaMy heart came screeching to a stop in my chest.The locket. Lilith’s family heirloom.I’d thought it was ruined beyond repair at the auction.“He asked you to pick up my locket?” I blurted out. “I thought it was broken.”Gabriel’s jaw tightened, and he admitted quietly, “Alexander told me to ha
“That can be done tonight. Today, you’re a driver.” Alexander’s slight smile was razor-sharp. “And make sure you stop by the jeweler. Pick up that thing we talked about.”Jeweler? That thing they talked about? I couldn’t help but wonder what the errand was, and why it made Gabriel’s jaw tighten furt
Ella“Alexander, that’s incredible!”I leapt to my feet, so overjoyed by the news that I couldn’t help myself. Before I knew what I was doing, my arms were around my neck, lips pressing a kiss against the stubble of his cheek.Alexander froze, arms slightly spread out to the sides, and it was only t