My nightclothes shrunk, morphing into a sky-blue bikini the same shade as Nox’s eyes. I couldn’t help but notice how little skin it covered, and wondered if that was mere coincidence. The heat tinging the top of Nox’s ears said otherwise. “Oh, you’ve done it now.” I lunged at him, wrapping my arms

“Hey, Lilac.” Slade said warmly, his dimples making an appearance. He shook his head, that auburn hair of his moving in a sea of liquid flame. Nox glanced at him, some unreadable emotion in his eyes. “We need to talk.” The crowd quickly dissipated and with a wave, Slade said he’d catch up with No

Lilac’s P.O.V. He crumpled so quickly you’d think I took out his legs. I threw my head back and laughed, my muscles singing happily. It had been too long since I’d last fought anybody. “Who’s the pussy now?” The second guy threw himself at me, his meaty fists raised. I side stepped him, planting m

I had just taken a massive bite of my burger when I felt my cellphone vibrate in my back pocket. Quickly swiping the answer button, I put it on speaker and set it on top of the table. A strange, fluttery feeling warmed my chest as my friends and dad leaned forward, excitement dancing across their fa

“Not sure why she thought that…” I muttered under my breath. “Thank you, though. I appreciate what you did.” A sparkle filled his pale eyes. “Anytime, mate.” That evening, after putting away what little belongings I owned, I got a call from a local driving instructor. I swore it was a prank—likely