91 - LUCIEN

LUCIEN VOLKARIS POINT OF VIEW "You've been uneasy this whole time. Did something happen last night?" Sylas pressed."Last night? OH, NOTHING HAPPENED LAST NIGHT!" she blurted out. Her voice cracked so high that even Knoxx would have had trouble pretending he hadn't noticed. The moment the words left her mouth, I knew she regretted them. She had practically shouted her guilt across the table.Sylas's eyes narrowed. He studied her for another moment, then shifted his attention toward me. "You're lying, though…" he murmured, and the quiet suspicion in his voice made the corner of my mouth twitch. Still, he didn't press her. He leaned back in his chair and kept the frown on his face, clearly filing the whole thing away for later.I lowered my gaze to my plate, but I couldn't stop the slow, arrogant smirk from spreading across my lips. Oh, I wanted to tell him. I wanted to look my brother straight in the eye and tell him exactly what had h

Last Updated : 2026-10-03

92 - CAIDY

CAIDY ELLIS POINT OF VIEW My face felt like someone had shoved it into an oven and cranked the heat all the way up.I couldn’t even lift my eyes from my plate. Every breath felt like a ridiculous amount of effort, and my pulse pounded so loudly in my ears that I was convinced everyone at the table could hear it. God, how was I supposed to look Lucien in the eye after what happened last night? How was I supposed to sit across from him and act normal when I had practically begged him to make me cum?My cheeks burned hotter at the memory. I had fallen apart in his arms, and I had completely lost whatever dignity I had left when he gave me exactly what I wanted. It was humiliating. I was supposed to be the strong one, the girl who kept her head together around these dangerous, intimidating men. Instead, one touch from Lucien had been enough to make every sensible thought disappear from my head.And now I had to sit here at breakfast and pr

Last Updated : 2026-10-04

93 - CAIDY

CAIDY ELLIS POINT OF VIEW When breakfast finally ended, we headed down to the underground training room and slipped back into the familiar routine we had established. Knoxx and Evren walked beside me as we made our way down the concrete steps, while Malakai and Sylas stayed upstairs to deal with some urgent business.Knoxx wasted no time taking advantage of the fact that he had me all to himself for the walk. He leaned closer and flashed me that infuriating, lopsided grin of his. "You know, baby," he drawled, his voice full of playful amusement, "you’re getting prettier day by day. It’s becoming a hazard. I might have to start filing complaints."I rolled my eyes, but I couldn’t stop the small smile that pulled at my lips. "Shut up, Knoxx. You say that to every girl who breathes your air.""Never to a face like yours," he shot back without hesitation. He flirted with me like it was the easiest thing in the world, and judgin

Last Updated : 2026-10-04

94 - CAIDY

CAIDY ELLIS POINT OF VIEW The smell of sweat hangs in the underground training room, but somehow, all I can smell is him.My heart pounds against my ribs as I wait for Lucien to answer Sylas. Every muscle in my body feels tense, and I can barely sit still without giving myself away. I refuse to even consider the possibility that Lucien might tell them what happened between us last night. If he says one word, if he even gives them the slightest hint about what happened while the rest of the house was asleep, we are both screwed. There will be no hiding it after that. My pulse still races even though several minutes have passed since Sylas and Malakai walked into the room, and I cannot seem to calm myself down. Every breath feels like a mistake, especially when I know one wrong look could make them suspicious.Under the loose fabric of my tank top, my skin still feels way too sensitive. Every time Lucien moves or flexes one

Last Updated : 2026-10-05

95 - CAIDY

CAIDY ELLIS POINT OF VIEW I force myself to breathe normally, lift my chin, and pull together every bit of icy composure I have left as I reach for the damp shirt he left over the chair. My fingers feel a little unsteady, but I refuse to let anyone see it. I grab the shirt and hold onto it for a second before I toss it at him."Well, Lucien is a big boy so he..." I give him the sweetest smile I can manage, even though it feels painfully fake, and throw the crumpled fabric straight at his chest. "...he'll manage."The shirt hits him, but Lucien barely reacts. Of course he doesn't. He only looks at me with that same calm expression, and I immediately regret looking in his direction. I know that look now. He is enjoying this far too much, and he knows exactly how embarrassed I am."If I were all of you, I'd watch my back so you won't encounter that wildcat. She's pretty..." Lucien pauses, and his voice drops into a low tone that sends a strange