LOGINLogan The moment I saw how Amelia’s eyes lit up at the necklace, I knew it had to be the gift. Even though she insisted the price was too much, I bought it. And now, watching the smile on her lips right after I set it around her neck—the necklace suddenly feels worth far more than money could buy. “Thank you so much, Logan,” Amelia whispers again, her eyes locked with mine. “You’re welcome,” I whisper around the lump in my throat. Words don’t come easy anymore, the world around us fades and suddenly, I realize that this could be us if our story didn’t start with a mistake. “It’s very beautiful,” Amelia adds, still grinning, looking like the happiest person on the planet. Not as beautiful as you, I want to say, but manage to keep the words locked. I don’t deserve commencing on her beauty, at least not until I’ve fixed the damage or earned her forgiveness. So, instead of speaking my mind, I slowly pull my hands away from her and clear my throat, still smiling as brightly as I ca
Amelia“Hey,” Logan says with a sheepish smile and lifts a bag I didn’t see him holding. “I brought some desserts since you probably already had lunch.” Sophia and Nina exchange knowing looks, wink at me and quickly hurry out of my office. Slowly, I stand up, “Logan, why are you here, really?” I ask and arch an eyebrow, not buying his excuse about desserts at all. To my surprise, he walks closer to my table and places the bag on it while grinning. I watch him open the bag and start pulling out various different boxes, setting them on the table in a neat line. “I had Marcel stop by the market and pick the best ones,” he explains and starts pointing his finger at the boxes. “He promised he tasted every one and honestly, I don’t doubt it since he looked a little green in the face after consuming all that sugar,” Logan chuckles and shakes his head.I look between the boxes and Logan, still sceptical, but he pays no mind to it as he slowly opens each box and rambles off about flavors a
AmeliaEthan looks around, as if making sure we won’t be overheard before he speaks. “Let’s say things are complicated regarding this matter.” “How? What’s going on?” I ask and feel a frown pull at my face. Ethan runs his hand through his hair, looking frustrated. “Logan still has to return to the Capital to report everything about the truce negotiations to the Alpha King, you know that, right?” “I do,” I mutter and frown a little deeper. “But I don’t understand how that has anything to do with letting him stay longer, for the purpose of attending the birthday celebration I never asked for, at that.” The look on Ethan’s face softens as he gently places his hands on my shoulders. “Amelia, if we allow him to stay, we help him let go of you. Once he realizes there’s no way back, he will leave and finally do what has to be done. After that, he won’t return anymore.” I think about Ethan’s explanation and realize that he’s making perfect sense. Logan stays for a bit, then finally heads
AmeliaThe next day, I wake up to knocking at my door. I toss on a robe and rush to check who’s there, then a wide smile spreads across my lips as I see Ethan standing there. “Good morning, Amelia,” he says with a smile as wide as mine and gives me a quick once-over. “It seems you intended to enjoy your day off. I’m sorry to bother you.” “Nonsense,” I stop him and usher him inside. “You never bother me, and besides, today I’m starting work later, it’s not exactly a day off. But do tell why you decided to stop by. And don’t start with all that ‘I wanted to check on you’ stuff, you know I’m fine.” I scold him gently. Ethan chuckles and shakes his head. “Only partly this time. I’m always worried about your well-being, but today, I came to ask if you would like to come with me to see Logan off.” I stop in my step and slowly turn to face him. “What time is it?” “It’s almost noon,” Ethan answers. “The guards say there’s no movement around the house he’s staying in, so I decided that it
KatherineBefore I can fully register the news, Doctor Morris clears her throat. “Luna Katherine, I’m very glad you came here today. The last checkup, according to my data, was when you were three months pregnant.” “Three?” I manage to choke out and somehow sound unbothered, even though the thoughts that run through my head couldn’t be called anything short of wild. “Yes, three,” the Doctor hums and reaches into the drawer for a file, then flips it open. “Okay,” I mutter while my thoughts keep racing. “Luna,” the Doctor’s voice pulls me out of my thoughts. “I was thinking of reaching out to you since you didn’t come to the hospital. I planned to notify you about the necessity of a prenatal visit once you reach four full months, but since you’re already here, how about we do it today?” Even the blood in my veins freezes at the words. First of all, there’s no way I have any type of checkup with this doctor, I’m not pregnant. Second, the more she speaks, the deeper the realization
KatherineLogan cuts off the mind-link again and this time, I’ve had enough. I grab the first object at my gasp—a crystal vase and throw it against the wall, shattering it to pieces. “Luna Katherine!” One of the maids gasps near me. Anger surges through me, my chest is heaving heavily with the breaths, but the small pieces scattering across the floor do nothing to calm my rage. I feel hands on me as the maid tries to stop me, frantically urging me to stop. “Get your hands off me!” I snarl at her and start throwing more things—everything at my reach, all of them shattering against the wall. By the time I’m done, the anger is still there, but I’m too tired to lift another thing. “Luna Katherine, what’s wrong?” The maid speaks softly, but I only glare at her. There’s no chance in hell I’ll ever tell her what’s going on. No servant in this pack will ever find out how rocky the relationship between Logan and I is. So, I glare at her again and snarl, “get out of here! You can clean u







