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We walk past tables lined with cards and dice, velvet cloths, and servers in crisp white shirts carrying trays of champagne. The place smells expensive, that mix of perfume, cash, and something darker beneath. A man with slicked hair and too many rings nods at us, his gaze lingering on me a moment too long. I force a smile that feels like paper. Rosie leans close and whispers, “You’re fine. Just breathe.” I reach for a glass of champagne from a passing tray, my fingers trembling slightly. The bubbles rise in the golden light like tiny lies, elegant and empty. I pretend to sip, even though my stomach is already twisting.

She snuck her hand under the table before producing a rose. A single red rose. Really?! I wanted to make a sarcastic joke but I actually found it a little sweet. He was trying but I wasn’t interested in roses or champagne. He knew how simple I was. A conversation, a little acknowledgment that I was here would have been enough. I wasn’t looking over, I wasn’t looking over. Stealing a quick glance my heartbeat quickened when he caught me staring. Quickly looking away I took a sip of my drink. A rosé champagne. I wanted to hate it but I couldn’t it was fruity and refreshing.

She started wagging her tail and jumping up and down. I swear I just heard her say 'Mate' but that's impossible. Second chance mates didn't exist, and we just rejected our Goddess given mate. But then, the most amazing smell hit me, even more mouthwatering than when I smelled Mason. It smelled like Whiskey and Chocolate. That mixture was breath taking. Aunt Tara noticed me sniffing the air. "Alex, what's wrong?" She asks. As soon as her last word left her mouth, he door slammed open with such force, I thought for sure it was going to fall off the henges. What I saw in front of me left me speechless. A man in his twenties, 6'11, covered in tattos with short kept black hair, and the most beaut

“Sorry, I’m a bit out of it.” She shrugged, and opening the small door in the gate. She had no umbrella with her, I’m guessing she go out in a hurry. Who wouldn’t when their cousin was standing in front of her own home gate, and staring at her house like a psycho? “Don’t apologize. Let’s get you inside before you catch a cold.” I nod, following her through the door. The walkway is just like I remember, on each side are prize winning roses. Of different colors. Huh? When do black roses exist? I took a small detour from following Alexis, bending over a patch of those strange black roses.

I ask, pointing toward the paper, trying not to slur my words as I do so. Maybe I should've slowed down on the champagne. My face is already flushed, and the top of my nose feels like it's burning. But it tasted soo good. I don't normally like champagne, but this must be a special variety made by Cupid or one of the other magical...divine...whatever you want to call them beings. The champagne tasted like a marshmallow-coated strawberry dipped in chocolate, and it was so smooth it went down my throat like water. I'd already had two glasses in less than half an hour, and Miles had already poured me another. As tempted as I was to drink that glass, I set it aside on the small side table and the

Does she not keep up with the times? She bring me in for a tight long hug and immediately I smell her sweet scent. A mix of roses and her natural scent that gives me the strangest feeling of being home. I know, weird. My body is on fire and I’m half tempted to bring her in for a passionate kiss. “It’s so great to finally meet you. I’m Rosalie.” She pulls back and smiles happily at me. Loud club music comes on in the distance. “Oh no. That’s probably Michael and Christopher taking over the party.” She rolls her eye and takes another drag from my cigarette then hands it back and trades me for the champagne.

In an attempt to ease her nerves, she accepted a few glasses of champagne from well-meaning acquaintances. The bubbly drink worked its magic, and soon Rose found herself feeling lighter and more carefree. The music swept her away, and she began to dance with newfound confidence and abandon. The exquisite red gown she wore seemed to glide effortlessly across the floor, capturing the attention of every onlooker. However, as the night wore on, the champagne went to Rose's head. Her laughter became louder, and her movements became less refined. She lost track of time and lost herself in the moment.

Rose asked and looked in the same direction, squinting her eyes. “I don’t know. I ..I saw something.” Rose whispered. “... but it was just an impression." and relaxing a little bit Zoey asked "What are you reading?” and looked at the book in Rose’s hands but she started to laugh. “Nicholas Spark’s book? You should not feed yourself with romance, Rose. Romance is not for us.” Rose smiled at Zoey and pointed to the book and said ” Hope dies last. Until my last day on this earth I will believe that my time to be happy is close.”

The waterfall roared louder than usual, but a rancid smell overpowered the usual scent of roses. Rogues were waiting for her, not Xavier. One of them was the unkempt man from the market. Rose readied herself, then she felt him. Xavier, running flat out, drawn by the bond. He burst into the clearing, eyes blazing. “Rose, run!” “No, we fight together.” Then the wild roses moved like a living thing. They had always grown thick here, but tonight they came alive. Vines wrapped her ankles, thorns gentle against her skin, petals brushing her face.

Chapter 1 Evelyn’s POV The champagne bottle slipped from my fingers and shattered across the marble floor the moment I saw my husband’s bare back moving in sync with my sister’s naked body. For three seconds, I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. The red rose petals I’d scattered on our bed that morning were crushed beneath them. They were tangled on the special occasion silk sheets that I changed this morning to celebrate this memorable day, There were small moaning sounds coming from her, the words were almost a whisper, but I could still hear it, every bit of it.