Novel & Cerita The Gentle Voices Lie

I know he loves me but I'm not glass. Just as my thoughts drift far off, we all heard voices in front. A young brunette girl in a cloak was lying down scared, with two smelly rogues barring their teeth at her. At the sight of this all hell broke loose.

I didn’t even know what was going on. “I thought Riley left?” Kalil asked. So did I. I didn’t want to talk yet because he had questions that I knew I couldn’t answer. I connected my phone to the car radio and scrolled through my music. “I have a song for you.” The first notes of “Beautiful Surprise” by India Arie flowed through the truck and he went quiet as he listened. As the words registered a grin spread across his face. His smiles always made me feel better. “Thank you. I loved it,” he confessed as the final notes rang out.

he asked, his voice unusually gentle. I nodded, though I wasn’t entirely sure if I was. The question itself seemed simple enough, but the layers behind it were too complicated for a single answer. “Yeah,” I said, forcing a smile. “Just thinking.” His eyes softened, and for a moment, I could see the unspoken understanding between us. We both knew what was lurking beneath the surface—the unspoken fears, the quiet worries about the future. About us. About what came next. But in that moment, I didn’t want to voice them. I didn’t want to drag us both back into that dark place. Not now. Not when we had this moment of quiet between us.

That's Lucian's voice. "Your appearance sometimes is your best disguise." Vincent's voice. "Take my hand, Louisa. And all of your misery will be over!" That's death's voice. All the voices mixed and clashed in my mind, getting louder and louder. Finally, all the voices faded away and there was only one calm and steady voice left. "Open your eyes, Louisa." That's my wolf's voice. I used all my strength to open my eyes and striking light was pouring into my view.

When I heard a familiar voice though, my nerves calmed a little. "Who's there?" Joe yelled. "If you're a student, call out your name!" "Axel Zeklos and the little miss prodigy!" Axel yelled back. I heard Crispin barking out orders. I knew that they were close by and yet somehow their voices sounded really far away. Slowly things slipped away until I could hear nothing and darkness took over.

Content warning: Mentioned death/illness of a parent, sexual/verbal harassment's, violence, crime and language use, sexual intercourse. Authors Note: Listen to Lover by Taylor Swift for realistic Feelings. Following him to the bed that was there I could feel butterflies in my stomach, my nerves made my body vibrate at the thought of being with such a gentleman. He pulls me close and kisses my jawline and caresses my back. José: “if you are nervous my love, we can wait till we are out of here.”

Everything had been a trap they set for me, all for Joanna! Seeing the situation, Joanna twisted her body forward to play peacemaker. “Cameron, that’s enough. You can’t hit people.” I looked into her smug eyes, shaking with fury. Sensing the shift in atmosphere, Jack quickly handed me a gift bag. “Honey, this is a gift I chose for you to congratulate you on your discharge.” I looked down at it. Inside was a set of women’s lingerie—a rather bold style. Jack’s face paled. He immediately tried to explain that he’d grabbed the wrong one.

I muttered, my voice shaky. Seth didn’t push. He just watched me for a moment longer, that unreadable look still in his eyes. “What are you doing here?” I asked, trying to change the subject. “It’s closing hours,” he said simply. “I was looking for you.” I nodded, not knowing what else to say. The dream was still too fresh in my mind. I could still feel the phantom pressure between my legs. I shifted in my seat, uncomfortable. Seth’s eyes dropped to the table. He noticed the audition flyer I had picked up earlier — the “Never Kiss and Tell” poster. His face twisted slightly.

Janelle Alex whispered as he grabbed my arm, “I clearly told you he was busy.” My eyes narrowed, heart racing, then I yanked my arm free. “Everyone, leave,” Damian commanded. Alex crossed his arms tightly before departing with the two ladies in the room. Damian got up and walked over to the bar counter. “You know you shouldn’t be here…” he said as he reached for a wine bottle from the shelf. He turned and asked, “Care for a drink?”

“That’s what we need to figure out.” Another vibration. I hesitate before opening it again. This time it’s a voice note. No number. No name. Just a file. Diane leans closer. “Play it.” I glance at Gesare again. Still asleep. Then I press play. Static at first. Breathing. Then a voice. Distorted slightly but female and soft Controlled. And unmistakably close. “You think you’re safe now.” My entire body stills. Diane’s face tightens instantly. The voice continues.