Rejected by the Alpha, Chosen by the King
Eight months we’ve been doing this, and instead of her glow fading, it only grows sharper, brighter, like she’s some secret I haven’t figured out yet.
I stood immediately, pushing back my chair. She spotted me as she was escorted by one of the staff, and on her face that smile warm and lovely hit me like a blow to the gut.
I never thought I’d envy light, but I did. Because every time she smiles, it feels like she gives it away too freely, and I want it only for myself.
“Lucien,” she said softly, her voice carrying over the clatter of cutlery and murmur of conversations.