The Cursed Second Chance Bond

I took the container and opened it. I studied the balm inside, inhaling its scent. Then I looked up at him and said, “I smell lavender. You shouldn’t have added fragrance.” The doctor blinked. “What?” “Perfume can hinder healing,” I said plainly. “If you intended to treat an injury, you shouldn’t have used scented oils.”…

And I had a feeling that Madame Beatrice would take great pleasure in reminding them. Third Person’s POV. Wanda sat in the comfort of her lavish bedroom in Oatrun Castle, a plate of neatly sliced apples resting on the table before her. Sunlight streamed through the tall windows, illuminating the intricate gold embroidery on her…

“Ask about our mate.” “We don’t have a mate.” He huffed in frustration. “Fine. Ask about Meredith.” I clenched my jaw. I didn’t care about Meredith. She wasn’t my problem. Rhovan was just delusional. And yet… the urge to ask Jeffery about her had come too easily. Too naturally. That annoyed me even more. I…

I gave him a brief nod before he continued, “Your father requests a word with you.” I raised a brow. “Now?” The butler nodded once. “Shall I escort you?” I exhaled through my nose, glancing at Jeffery before turning back to the butler. “Lead the way.” We followed him into the estate, heading toward the…

Cordelia, who had just come in, met my gaze. I nodded. A short while later, she returned with a plate of washed red grapes and sliced apples. She set the plate on a small stool before placing it between us. I picked up two grapes, holding them out to my mother. She smiled, allowing me…

I felt the soft, sticky burst of juice against my white shirt as the grapes smashed against me. The liquid ran down, seeping into the fabric and disappearing beneath the belt at my waist. I shut my eyes. I should never have come. If I hadn’t taken off my jacket in the car earlier and…

I nodded slowly. The guava was actually really sweet. As I ate, I asked, “How long have you both worked for the Oatrun family?” Kira responded, “Since we were teenagers.” I hummed, filing away the information. Then, the air in the room shifted. The door opened, and Madame Beatrice stepped inside. Immediately, Deidra and Kira…

I bit back another scoff. “Nothing,” I said, forcing my voice to stay calm. “Unlike some people. I simply enjoy peace and quiet. It’s divine. You should try it.” Azul stepped forward to begin serving the food while Jeffery retrieved the wine and uncorked it with a practiced twist. Draven didn’t look away. “I’d like…

“I don’t give a damn about your title,” I spat. “You could be Alpha King of the Sun and Stars, and I would still see you as nothing more than a controlling tyrant.” I was breathing fire now, chest heaving. My entire body buzzed with uncontrolled fury. I hated him. And I had said so…

Uncertainty curled around her like mist. Meanwhile, in the Maybach, Wanda leaned slightly toward Draven, folder opened on her lap. Her voice was even and professional, but her eyes betrayed the satisfaction she felt. “I believe the deaths of our kind are linked to the recent human organ trafficking reports. Twenty-three humans missing. Seven bodies…