Chapter 62 62 ~Janae’s POV David leaned back against the headboard, running a hand through his hair and giving me that small, teasing smile that made my chest flutter. “So… will you be my woman?” he asked, voice low but playful. I froze for a split second, my mind scrambling,
Chapter 61 61 ~Janae’s POV I wasn’t planning for it. Honestly, I wasn’t. But somehow, that night, after all the laughter, teasing, and the way the arcade lights had flickered over his face, I found myself standing outside David’s door. My heart was pounding so hard I was sure he
Chapter 60 60 ~Elara’s POV The night was quiet after all the laughter and games. Darlon and I finally left the arcade and returned to the hotel, our feet sore but our hearts full. He held my hand all the way back, and I couldn’t stop staring at him. Somehow,
Chapter 59 ~59 Elara’s POV I felt David shift beside me. He had been pretending to enjoy the game, nodding now and then as if he understood their chaotic movements. But the slight tension in his shoulders told me something else was on his mind, and when he leaned in
Chapter 58 58 ~Elara’s POV I settled back against Darlon, listening to his slow, steady breathing behind me. His thumb rubbed the side of my arm without him even noticing. Little absent touches that made my heart flutter more than I cared to admit. “Just make sure you use protection,”
Chapter 57 57 ~Elara’s POV We tried the arcade games next, and honestly, the whole place felt too bright and too cheerful for anything but laughter. Janae made the first loud noise, jumping in front of the racing game with unnecessary determination. But the moment the car on the screen
Chapter 56 56 ~Elara’s POV I laughed, splashing water at Darlon. “You know, Janae should have Beta David to herself,” I teased, nudging him with my elbow. Darlon chuckled, brushing his wet hair out of his eyes. “Oh, really? You’re trying to set them up p> “I mean… why not?”
Chapter 55 55 ~Elara’s POV “You’re amazing,” Darlon said, swimming up beside me. “Look at you… My brave Luna, learning so fast p> I felt my cheeks heat up. “Brave Luna?” I said softly, staring at him. “Always,” he whispered, smiling. He reached out, brushing wet strands of hair from
Chapter 54 54 ~Elara’s POV I grabbed my phone and called Janae again, my fingers trembling with excitement. “Janae! Pack your things. We’re leaving today. Meet me at the palace in an hour p> “Wait… what?” she squeaked, almost dropping her phone. “We’re leaving? Now? Where are we going p>
Chapter 53 53 ~Elara’s POV I woke to a soft knock at the door. My eyes fluttered open, squinting at the sunlight streaming through the curtains. Before I could move, a guard stepped in, bowing respectfully. “Good morning, Luna Elara,” he said, his voice calm. “A woman who calls herself
Chapter 52 52 ~Lira’s POV I stared at my notifications, my thumb hovering over the screen, and a slow, dangerous smile spread across my face. “Not bad,” I muttered. “Not bad at all p> I leaned back, thinking, letting the ideas churn. “If people are going to see me with
Chapter 51 51 ~Lira’s POV I couldn’t hold it in any longer. The second we stepped outside, I spun on Ronan and slapped him across the face. The sound of it echoed in the empty street for a moment before he grabbed his cheek, eyes wide. “You I hissed, my
Chapter 50 50 ~Elara’s POV He stared at me, unsure what to say. “What do you mean?” He asked softly. I took a deep breath, trying to steady the shake in my voice. “I… I thought… that you hated me. That you were disappointed in me… because I’m not the
Chapter 49 49 ~Elara’s POV We stayed like that… just looking at each other. His hands were still on my cheeks. My hands were still resting lightly on his chest. And the room felt strangely quiet, almost like it was waiting with us. I didn’t know what to do with
Chapter 48 48 ~Elara’s POV The room froze. Ronan stopped breathing, and Lira’s face drained of colour. And my heart… well… it did something I still don’t have a name for. He stepped fully into the room, and the temperature dropped. Even I felt it. Darlon wasn’t shouting… which somehow
Chapter 47 Chapter 47 ~Elara’s POV When we got back to the office, Darlon walked me to my office…then he stopped. He touched the edge of the frame lightly, like he didn’t want to distract me too much. “I’ll be in my office,” he said. I nodded. “Okay p> He
Chapter 46 46 ~Elara’s POV I took a deep breath, my hands still trembling a little as I followed him to the meeting room. Every step toward that room felt heavier than the last, but somewhere deep down, I knew that Darlon’s confidence in me was stronger than my own
Chapter 45 45 ~Elara’s POV I walked back into the office, my heels clicking lightly on the polished floor. The scent of coffee and leather filled the space, but it wasn’t comforting like it usually was. And then I saw him. Darlon was sitting behind his desk, his sharp eyes
Chapter 44 44 ~Lira’s POV I stormed out of that room so fast I barely felt my feet touching the floor. My heart was thumping in my ears, my palms shaking from anger, humiliation, everything swirling together until it made me feel a little sick. The elevator doors opened just
Chapter 43 43 ~Elara’s POV The discussion about the designs started almost immediately. Lira and Ronan pulled out the folders, flipping through pages, pointing out seams, colors, and fabrics. Darlon sat back, watching quietly, while I remained still, holding my own notebook and pen. As they talked, I realized the