KaineThe headache starts before I even open my eyes. My mouth is dry, my limbs feel heavy, and the world around me feels too loud.I sit up slowly, blinking against the light coming through the tall windows. My shirt is unbuttoned, and my jacket is slung over the arm of the chair across from me. I’
I walk out in silence, leaving her behind. My body still burns. Every nerve is screaming.I make it to my office quickly closing the door behind me. The lack of release is almost unbearable. I slump into the chair and grip the edge of the desk, knuckles white, trying to ride it out.EmberThe sun ha
Bianca visits Lila in the afternoon, her eyes already rimmed red with unshed tears. Her voice trembles as she approaches her friend. She doesn't waste time with pleasantries.“I think I’m losing him,” she says, her voice soft, cracking in places. “Kaine doesn’t look at me the same. He hardly speaks
Today, we’re reviewing the Chantarelle estate records.We meet in one of the side rooms near the eastern wing. It’s quiet, dimly lit, the table between us covered in years of records and inheritance ledgers. We’ve been reviewing them for weeks. I already know this will be the last time.I open the p
Kaine walks beside her in the corridor, the way he always does. His hands are tucked behind his back, his shoulders straight, his stride perfectly matched to hers. To anyone watching, nothing is different. They still look like the soon-to-be royal pair. The future Alpha and his Luna. Perfectly compo
“I will address it.”Jake shifts his weight but does not leave.“You’ve already reviewed the incident report from the mission,” he says. “but it seems like someone gave him an advantage whether they meant to or not.”“I am aware.”Jake nods once more. “Let me know if you need help.”He leaves withou