The Prince's Fated Mate

ew close friends. It's a massive gathering at some fancy house, where everyone is dressed in provocative animal costumes, grinding on guys they wo

binets. "I could always give them apples." "And get our house egged? No way!" Ava groaned and slammed the cabinet doors shut. "I don't care. I'm not going to that party." Mia sighed. "You need t

ny friends. It weighs on me, and I feel terrible for leaving you behind. It would mea

lit up with victory. She knew exactly how to tug at Ava's heartstrings. "What am I supposed to go as, though?"

because you asked me to. Don't expect me to

tart?" Ava glanced at her wa

l the last minute. Okay, I have a red hooded cape in my close

entered her sister's room and peeked into

ry. Just go have fun and meet that c

n-creepy, sweet, good-looking guy that I'm magically

a said ch

at he doesn't exi

ve time to deal with your pessimism. I have to go to a work d

etend she went to the party and talk about

phic proof, or I won't b

he had was probably a white T-shirt, but she knew Mia wouldn't approve. Determined to find a suitable outfit, she rummaged through her sister's closet un

why she was going along with this charade, and honestly, she wasn't sure if she was up f

talking nonsense. None of it, however, would hold any truth. The rational part of her brain urged her to stay home and maintain a low profile, but she couldn't help feel

Nothing was tying her down to this town. She had nothing that made her want to stay. Or maybe she would stumble upon something that would make her never want to le

whispered to herself, a hint of u

d. The walls reverberated with booming bass music, and vibrant strobe

she made her way to the kitchen. Her gaze fixated on a large cooler, and she headed straigh

e swiftly turned around, clutching the frosty bottle in her hand. Standing behind her was

le, did you?" he taunted, leaning over her and making a grab for her butt. "I know you want me." Before he could

sed smirk as people began to take notice of him on the ground. "Whatever," she muttered dismissively before striding straight towar

truthfully, the sight of Daniel's face made her feel like jumping off a building. Leaning against the wall, she nursed her beer

vealing a small group of boys entering the room. Their arrival caused a group

their side as they maneuvered through the crowd.

ud music and assertive girls made Damien wince. Humans disgusted him. He couldn't fathom why he and his lea

crowd of a hundred? The mere thought tempted him to set the place ablaze. Observing the scene before him, he witnessed gyr*ating bodies, deafening music, low-quality alco

stful gazes and relishing the energetic atmosphere. Suddenly, something

nses-a sweet, overpowering fragrance akin to raspberries. His eyes darted around

ls following them around. The other guys hit the da

so fervently. Why would they waste their time chasing afte

ddenly carried a strong scent towar

resh raspberries at this

om the bustling crowd and towards a more secluded area of the house. And there he spotted her, a my

Riding Hood

aten raspberries, and he could detect the scent on her. Maybe she would reveal where he could find more.

, and an overwhelming urge to rip that arm off and cast it as

o dance?" she asked, dressed rather unconvincin

ear, lips grazing it, "You're tr

rtlessly freed his arm from her grasp and

ning feeling, and his head began to spin. He couldn't understand how this was

h his veins as if fireflies were dancing within hi

t to her, his gaze fixated on her partially covered face. Confusion engulfed him as

nd down her body, causing her discomfort. She looked around, searching for the source of this strange sensation. It mu

r head spun dizzily, only to be met with a pair of captivating purple eyes. The air around her seemed to ignite as she lo

o find her voice, desperate to utter somethi

rew heavier, and she leaned her head back against th

oll on her, as she suddenly felt a sens

them. An inexplicable urge prompted him to draw closer, seeking to understand the bewildering sens

p as two warm hands trailed up her neck. The moment