Imperfect Novels & Stories

“What do you see? Because all I see right now is emptiness.” “Put enough imperfections together and, eventually, you will achieve perfection. But even then, perfection is all about perspective. Maybe you and Ivan and your imperfections will make the kind of perfect you both need.” She cupped my cheeks and kissed the top of my head. “Sit here, drink wine, and I will go and call my pain-in-the-arse twin to make sure he’s not taking a hammer to a door or something.”

Impatiently waiting for my response. *****

Untouched by truth. Perfect.

When I found out I was going to die, I accepted it with ease. My mate, Simon Knightley, came to me with a sullen expression and said, "Zora, Laila has been in poor health since birth. She's an Omega with the weakest healing ability. "One of her kidneys is failing, and she needs a transplant to survive."

I wanted to argue, to fight, but my tongue got tied. He let out a small laugh. “You’re just making this harder on yourself.” “Why are you doing this?” I whispered. He leaned back, stretching out like he had all the time in the world. “Because I don’t like imperfections.” I swallowed hard. “I’m not perfect but that doesn't make me perfect.” He tilted his head, his brow raised, shock flashing in his eyes. “Aren’t you imperfect?” I wanted to scream, to lash out, but then he said something that made my blood turn to ice.

What a bad impression. ....

PRESENT… “You are making a grave mistake, Ian,” Diana's tone of voice was one of complete indignation. “Yes, it's true, and it's mine,” he mumbled. “So, all the more reason why you can't force me to go with you. We are not in the Middle Ages where men force women to be with them,” she said, clenching her fists on either side. Ian was pacing back and forth in the small room, like a caged lion. He was surveying the place, not caring about being obvious.

Adele drags her hands away from Grace who chuckles. “Adele common. She’s just… “ she’s not saying ok, I want to live and find my babies, the woman, the one that took my babies and my boss, they are close and I’m scared working there, it’s a risk already so I can’t be foolish. I can’t, he’s not attractive to me so I… “ you want the one-night guy,” Grace said for Adele to sigh. “ you are crazy. I’m done talking about this, I have work tomorrow morning” she said walking away while Grace sighed and followed her behind.

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