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I pulled back. “What?” “We met each other’s parents.” My eyes widened. “Oh? For real?” She nodded, twisting a strand of hair between her fingers. “I mean, it was more of a Zoom meeting with my parents, and I met your mom officially when she was first taken to the hospital.” “And?” She shrugged. “My…
I slowly wrenched myself free. “If he matters to you that much,” I said, my voice dropping to a mocking lilt, “then you should be careful not to provoke me further.” She blinked, jerking her head back. Unable to stop myself, I went in for the kill. “Because if DC Chapter 96 DROP THE AUT…
My fingers curled into his shirt, anchoring myself as I tilted my head up to accept his kiss. The warmth from his arrival earlier spread from my stomach through my whole body, along with a tingling that had me pressing closer, wanting more. But then he pulled away, laying his forehead against mine. His breathing…
For all the frantic urgency with which Kieran and I had left the island, I half expected to find my mom’s room barricaded by doctors, machines hissing, nurses rushing in and out with grave expressions. Instead, I found her sitting upright in bed, propped on too many pillows, her hair neatly combed, a pale silk…
“Rest well,” I managed, my voice flat. And then I turned, my heels clicking too loud on the linoleum as I walked for the door. The corridor outside buzzed faintly with life-nurses chatting, monitors beeping, someone’s laughter ringing from down the hall. I focused on the rhythm of my steps, anything to drown the white…
Celeste’s pause was deliberate, letting the silence weigh down the line before she spoke again. “Of course. She’s been asking for you; I hope you’ll come quickly. For her sake.” “I’ll come,” I whispered, surprising myself with the certainty in my voice. “Good.” And because she was Celeste Lockwood, she couldn’t resist adding a petty,…
Ethan pinched the bridge of his nose. “Gods, Celeste…” “What?” I demanded. His hand dropped, his eyes narrowing. “Do you hear yourself? That’s paranoia talking, not reason. Sera and Kieran are divorced, the only thing keeping them together is-“ “Daniel, yes-so everyone keeps saying!” I crossed my legs and folded my arms, trying to keep…
He didn’t deserve to hear lies in the corridors about his parents reconciling. I didn’t have to look far. I was walking toward the west wing when I heard Blackthorne steel in the air-his father’s clipped tone, his mother’s sharper one. They were speaking in the study. The door was ajar, just enough for the…
SERAPHINA’S POV The villa felt unusually bright when we returned, the sunlight spilling over the floors like molten gold. I barely had time to process the warmth before Daniel’s sharp voice cut through the silence. “Mom!” His tiny feet thundered down the hall, and he skidded to a halt in front of me, humming with…
“Kieran!” My voice was sharp, startling even myself. “This is going too far!” Kieran froze, expression unreadable for a moment. “I’m just trying to-“ “I know,” I said. “I know, and I’m grateful, but…” I exhaled, shaking my head. “I’ve gotten hurt worse than this, and I’m not even that hurt right now, and you’re-”…