Short Stories

Kieran’s tie, My jaw clenched. “Alpha Reed, you don’t mind if we steal her, do you?” Judy grinned, pulling Sera to her side. “She’s literally the star of the night; he can’t expect to have her all to himself,” Roxy teased. A flash of irritation shot through me, but I forced myself to smile. “Of…

He tilted his chin proudly. “I just want everything to be perfect.” I knelt, drawing him into a quick hug anyway, and kissed his forehead. “Thank you, my love.” When I looked up, my gaze met Kieran’s over Daniel’s head. Thank you,’ I mouthed. He shrugged, but his eyes softened. “I didn’t buy the dress.”…

The night air caught the edge of her gown-black satin with a glint of gold-and for one heartbeat, I forgot how to breathe. She was truly a stunning creature, whether decked in snow-crusted gear and bruises or in a gorgeous gown. Her story told itself-a phoenix rising from ashes to become the champion of the…

Gods, I still couldn’t believe he was here. It felt like if I didn’t have my hands on him at all times, he would disappear like a mirage. Daniel squared his shoulders and lifted his chin, his young voice preternaturally firm as he spoke. “Grandpa Christian always told me that a true Alpha doesn’t let…

My gaze darted toward Kieran, shimmering with tears I summoned on command. “I gave everything, and it wasn’t enough. I don’t understand what I did wrong.” I could see why Sera had played the victim card so often for so long. It was sweet. Empowering in its own way. Just like in the hospital after…

Crimson bled into the edges of my vision and, with a snarl, I lunged forward, determined to scratch Elara’s eyes out. “Celeste!” Ethan barked. His Alpha command froze me mid-step, his nails digging painfully into my arm as he yanked me back. My brother’s eyes blazed, his face tight with fury. “When I say that’s…

The shock melted away, and in its place, joy erupted-raw, unguarded, and so blindingly beautiful it made my chest ache. For a moment, I forgot we weren’t alone. I forgot the murmurs of other families, the bustle of staff, the clamor of reporters and cameramen. All I saw was Sera, her eyes glassy, her arms…

Well, screw him. I didn’t need his fucking permission to do anything. And if he thought the dynamics of our relationship-or lack thereof-had changed because I’d agreed to be Gatekeeper Boss, he had another thing coming. “Come on, Dad!” Daniel’s excited tug drew my attention, and I let him pull me along to where everyone…

“Hi?” She threw her head back, and her laughter was like a champagne bottle popping open in my chest. Her curls were wild and free around her face, and she wore what looked like ceremonial training gear-a polished leather jacket that bore OTS crests, and a fitted black skirt with combat boots. The sight of…

Alina had said she didn’t have much of her strength now. Perhaps the Nectar was the last push she needed to resurface. The possibilities spun around me in a dizzying whirlpool. It was all happening too fast-Alina’s emergence, winning the LST, acquiring the Moon Dew Nectar. Each miracle pressed against the other until I couldn’t…