Life Series Novels & Stories

Bethany lowered her head and cried for a long time. I sent her the studio's address and contact information, then stood. "Work hard. Stop thinking about things you shouldn't. Life is long. Don't waste your time on someone else's man." I turned and left. Outside the cafe, the sunlight was bright. The comments exploded. [The villainess repaid resentment with kindness???] [I'm crying. She helped Bethany.] ["You don't even count as a supporting character in my life" is so fierce.]

Do you understand that, Cassian? "I do, but I still don't think I'm right for the job," Cassian said. "There are plenty of other exceptional candidates in the Draconian Order, Mr. Kingsley. You can find someone better." "Though there are many exceptional people in the Draconion Order, in my eyes, none of them compare to you," Anthony said. "Cassian, I've looked into you before. "Up until this year—or rather, until three months ago—your life was ordinary, no different from anyone else's. But ever since your girlfriend, Lydia Nixon, betrayed you, you've been swiftly rising among the ranks of society, changing the entire course of your life.

"A mix-up? Just like that, you label me as someone who's okay with being walked all over, and I've been toiling for your Harris family for a decade? You think one word about a 'mix-up' can wipe away the wrongs your family has done to me? "James, don't tell me you believe that marrying me was some kind of noble act, and now you're saying your family got it wrong and you'll treat me better from now on, and I should be falling over myself with gratitude? "Get real, we're not living in the dark ages." I cut him off again and again, leaving James speechless. "If you've got any brains, you'll get this divorce over with quickly. Or we can drag this out if you prefer—I've got nothing to lose."

Etta asked, fearful of what she might hear next. "No. My aunt and uncle on my fathers side live with another pack across country and my mothers brother was also killed during the rebellion. Once Beta James became Alpha he took me in. He was my fathers most trusted advisor and friend, I had no reason to doubt that he would care for me." Annalise closed her eyes as she thought back to her childhood.