ROYCE. My eyes open and I look down, feeling so turned on and my hard cock is proof of that, but with Skyla next to me, that’s no surprise. I look over at her; the sun is blocked out by the blinds but even in the darkness of the room, she’s radiant. She’s asleep on her back, one hand rests between her thighs, the other on the pillow beside her head. I take a moment to admire her. She is without a doubt the most breathtaking woman I have ever seen. Perfect from every lock of hair on her head to the tip of her toes. She really is a beauty that nothing measures up to, from the slender curve of her dainty nose, and her soft cherry lips it is as if every part of her was created with the aim to bring me to my knees upon seeing her and it’s exactly what did occur. She’s mine as I am hers. Her perfect round breasts rise and fall as she breathes steadily, and I lean over, brushing my finger over her nipple, the satin Cami that does nothing to hide the stiffness of her nipples before I cup

WINONA. I watch Skyla kiss her chosen mate, feeling an odd sense of turmoil inside of me. His reaction when I stepped out of the house… Was it a coincidence that Leo had asked me about my family this morning? I know maybe it’s just my assumption, but I can’t deny he’s watched me more than he has Azura or Kataleya and there’s a look in his eyes that he’s trying to hide. I look down at my plate, taking a bite as my mind wonders back to earlier… (EARLIER ON) “Mind if I have a word?” Leo says, entering the kitchen where I am busy preparing breakfast. Last night had been a commotion with a patient in critical condition being brought in and I knew Skyla had come too. Of course, everything was kept quiet until this morning and when I heard who it was, I wanted to cook for them. He had helped Leo when Azura was in trouble, and he had saved Skyla’s life. It’s also the way I cope with things. When I’m worried or concerned, I cook. And the reason for my concern is who exactly he is. Royce

SKYLA. “Oh for fuck’s sake,” Leo says when we hear Dad. I sigh. I need to face him eventually and I want to get to him before he says something to hurt Royce. I spin around when Leo calls me. “Skyla.” “What?” I say as I pull open the door. “He’s a father, even if he is fucking acting like an uncivilised dickhead right now.” He says, making me smirk. I think I don’t mind him. “But?” I say, knowing he isn’t done. “But he’s still fucking worried about you. Things are going to get rough. I don’t need to be Dante to know that. It’s best we smooth shit out, because when shit hits the fucking fan, we are going to need to be… at an understanding with one another.” I roll my eyes. Honestly, these men and their egos. And yes, I have one too. “United? Is that the word you were looking for?” I taunt. “Na, I’m good.” He says. “But you get me, right?” “Aww, is it a hard pill to swallow ladder boy?” He pauses mid-drag on his cigarette, looking at me, before he coughs, making me smirk.

SKYLA. Saying goodbye to Royce was scary and so fucking emotional whilst trying to pretend it wasn’t, because I didn’t know when I’ll see him again. Sure, Leo wired us up, him with a new number, and made sure no one can get into my phone. At least I could talk to him, but still knowing that I won’t get to be by his side tonight… or until who knows when. Everyone agreed that it would be too risky, and he needs to stay away from anywhere near the Shadow Wolves Pack or the academy. Fuck. I never knew I was so fucking needy until him… but it was always like this… even when we were talking as Reign and Luciferess, we couldn’t spend a day without talking. He kept his walls up, but his hug lasted a little longer. The way he cupped my face and caressed my cheek was for a moment longer… as if he too knew we won’t see each other soon. I don’t want that. We’re now at Midnight Academy, in the headmaster’s office and Rivers has just given Dad his unwanted opinion on how I should be in schoo

SKYLA. “Who?” I ask curiously. “Not for you to fucking know.” He replies with a smirk, and I wonder who he means, the way he said Dante gets the Alpha position… then who does he mean? Raihana sighs, running her fingers through her hair. “Long day?” Dad asks, putting his arm around her shoulders. She leans against him and picks up her coffee, smiling up at him. “Yeah, Heaven’s powers are manifesting and they’re taking a toll on her and it’s only making her anger worse.” She says. “I’m sure I was never this bad.” “Raf had a way to get through to you.” Dad says. She nods, a sad smile on her lips. “Yeah, I was Daddy’s little girl.” She says, looking away for a moment, but I’m certain her eyes are glistening. The original Rossi Princess, the first-born daughter of the next generation and she is definitely a princess. Dad pulls her closer, kissing her forehead. He’s always been that father figure to her, especially after Uncle Raf died… I didn’t know him… but it hurts, the way ever