But then there were moments like that night when I’d asked about children, when he’d immediately fallen back on the contract like it was the most logical thing. Or the way he’d mentioned extending our contract when he’d marked me at the hospital.I couldn’t figure out how he really felt about me. Di
EllaThe diamond necklace was admittedly beautiful. It hung delicately from Alexander’s hands, tiny stones catching the light and throwing rainbows across the vault walls.But it could never replace Lilith’s locket. Nothing could.Still, the gesture itself was touching. Alexander was trying to give
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