VIOLET SWAN.꘎♡━━━━━━━♡꘎ Every day, I wonder why life has to be so unfair to me. Is it a sin to be different? Is it my fault I am the way I am? These are the questions I ask myself daily because, to some, my dream is complete nonsense—but to me, it’s the most important thing, even if it’s unthinkable. I feel the tears slide down my cheeks, one after another.After feeling like I was soaring to the heavens, touching the stars with my own hands, I was quickly yanked down into hell in one swift pull. I kicked the sheets off me and bolted toward the bathroom.“Why?!” I question, my lips trembling as I step into the shower.*Stop crying already, Violet. He doesn’t deserve one more tear.* I repeat it to myself over and over, desperately trying to convince myself.My back slides down the door until my butt hits the cold marble floor. I flinch, immediately jumping up and almost leaping to my feet, then turn on the bathwater. I need to wash his every last trace from my body. I knew none o

VIOLET SWAN ꘎♡━━━━━━━♡꘎ I can’t wait to leave this stupid town called Grayville. I feel like nothing ties me here, except for a bond that’s useless if the other end of the union rejects me as he does. When I finally arrive at the office, I notice everything is silent—either everyone is deeply focused on their work, or it means the council is here. Surely, the idiot Aarón has already arrived.Usually, his highness almost never sticks his nose in this place, so if Aarón is here, it’s just another addition to my already terrible luck.“Violet!” I hear my friend Lanny calling me. I walk over to her, and when I see that look on her face, I start getting chills. I know that twisted smile all too well.“I don’t like that look on your face,” I say honestly.“Girl, you have to tell me everything in detail,” she says excitedly. “First, you went out to dinner, and now he’s moved you to a new position. Vi, there’s no point in hiding or denying it—Aarón has already accepted yo

VIOLET SWAN. ꘎♡━━━━━━━♡꘎I feel my whole body trembling from the rush of sensations crashing through me. My heart pounds so hard it feels like it’s about to burst out of my chest any second. His intense blue eyes lock onto mine with that challenging stare that makes it impossible to look away without looking like a fool. If I buckle under his dominance, I’ll lose the last shred of control I have left.I’m such an idiot for letting this happen—but I can’t help it when he uses that voice—the one that doesn’t just command me… it owns the scared little wolf inside me. His lips trail down my neck, my back pressed against the cold wood of his desk, and all I see in slow motion are the papers scattered on the floor.“There’s nothing I want more right now than to make you mine,” he murmurs before kissing me again—and I feel his fingers graze my bare skin. The cold AC hits me, sending shivers through my body until I’m trembling like jelly.“That’s never gonna happen,” I try to pu

AARÓN CONNOR. ꘎♡━━━━━━━♡꘎ “Talk, damn it!” I explode. I can’t believe they left her alone, that they were so careless knowing she’s capable of wandering off anywhere. “Sir, I swear we didn’t leave the girl unattended. We dropped her off at her house just as you ordered…” “Then how the hell did she end up in the forest injured and unconscious?!” I feel my blood boiling as I look at her like this. There’s no excuse for her to be in this state because of some goddamn negligence on your part, you idiots. Those blasted guards are making you look like complete incompetents.” Kate makes her entrance as always, slamming the doors and clearly furious. “Get out of here!” she orders the guard, who looks at me for approval. I nod in agreement with her demand. “The only incompetent one here is you. Do you realize you’re not even capable of—” “Shut the fuck up.” I’m not in the mood to hear reproaches from anyone. “I don’t have the patience for complaints, Kate, not now.” “When did this ha

AARÓN CONNOR. ꘎♡━━━━━━━♡꘎Right now, everything is utter chaos. I hate it when my plans spiral out of control and situations slip through my fingers like sand. I’m on the verge of losing both control and my mind.“I couldn’t help but witness your dramatic scene with the half-breed,” my mother spits venomously, testing my already thin patience. Still, I choose to stay silent to avoid fueling her absurd complaints. “I don’t want that girl in my house, Aaron…”My eyes lock onto hers in a clear challenge. She may be my mother, but I know damn well where I stand.“That’s where you’re wrong, Mother,” I say coolly. “This is *my* house, and you’re nothing more than a pretty vase decorating the view.” I flash her an ironic smile.From her expression, I can tell she didn’t appreciate my comment—but frankly, I couldn’t care less.“You’re an insolent brat,” she snaps, crossing her arms in irritation. “However, your rudeness won’t overshadow my good mood tonight, my dear son.”“Imagine that,” I r