admins Deborah went quiet for a few seconds before saying, “Alright. Tomorrow, your dad and I will discuss the marriage with the Windsors.” Lyra didn’t sleep all night. The next morning, Joel still hadn’t come back. Just one message: [Lyra, there’s an issue at the company. I’m going on a business trip for three days.] She … Read more
At sixteen, she joined a racing competition under the alias ‘Vesper’ and ended up saving his life. That was the start of her long, silent crush. At twenty, Stanley Pryce was chasing her, and Joel hit her up on a chat app after a party. She’d been on cloud nine—until she learned about Renee … Read more
Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Silvercrest Hospital, Lindale, Khelmark. Evelyn Fenwick burst into the hospital room, glaring at her younger brother slouched on the couch. “Joel Fenwick, are you out of your mind? You gave Lyra’s bone marrow to Renee without telling her?” Joel Fenwick didn’t flinch, just clenched his jaw. “Lyra was the only match. … Read more
Chapter 1 It was midnight on Boaz Street, Orsin City. Beep beep beep- Sirens screamed as the Royal Special Forces–elite operators–surrounded the auction house, making it impossible to escape. “All units, lock it down!” “Fox has been spotted at Waylen Auction House! Her target tonight–Rothialand’s ‘Blood Ruby‘!” “She can’t get away!” “Seal every exit! Not … Read more
He thought I had been tricked. But when he called me last night, I had actually been at the hospital visiting his grandmother, Mary. She had been in great spirits, happily sharing some pretzels with me and chatting away. Easton’s voice had trembled with fake emotion during the call. “Wanda, would you … Read more
Security grabbed my shoulder, and only then did the realization finally hit me. This was another cruel joke. Easton Carter quickly pushed the guards away, forcing a smile and saying to the guests, “Sorry, everyone. Big misunderstanding! She’s my friend. Just a little prank today.” After the security guards left while grumbling, … Read more
Chapter 0023 BAILEE My knee bounced as we sat in the waiting room. I was nervous, but not because of my meeting with Mr. Collins. I was nervous about giving Alexander the apology he was owed. He had hurt me beyond belief when we were younger, but the way I had treated him today was … Read more
Chapter 0022 ALEXANDER I scowled as I stared at the back of the bottle, reading the dosage as Bailee turned on the bath in the adjoining bathroom “How much do I owe you?” She asked, and 1 looked up to see her leaning against the door frame, staring at me stone–faced. For the medicine, how … Read more
My heart was pumping loudly, the blood whooshing in my ears as I stared at the closed door, hoping he would look in the bedroom, see it was empty, and leave. Instead, a blood–curdling scream ripped from my throat as the closet door was thrown open to show a large figure in the doorway “Ms. … Read more
Chapter 0020 BAILEE My phone ringing startled me awake, though I hadn’t intended to pass out on the couch. Usually, when Brinley was sick, I would sleep in her room to ensure she was okay. I jumped for the phone to keep the ringer from waking Brinley. It had been pointless, though, because I cursed … Read more