“And maybe try not to turn into a puddle every time I use the bond to communicate,” he chuffed.My cheeks reddened, but I quickly snapped back, “It’s still new. I just need to get used to it.”“Right…”Just as we were making our way toward the refreshments table, a young woman in a pale pink dress a
EllaThe midnight blue gown fit me just as perfectly now as it did that day in the shop. I smoothed my hands over the bodice one last time, turning this way and that and watching as the skirt flared around my legs and the diamond necklace Alexander had given me glinted around my neck.I looked like
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