Stars Above

And she had every intention of being blissfully happy for ever, ever after.

“Then by all means, lead the way.”

Cinder crossed her arms over her chest. “You’re an expert on the sound levels of spaceships now, are you?”

“Nah,” said Kai. “I’ve just been waiting to hear that sound all day.”

That mechanic was going to change everything

There had been a time—right after she’d realized how hopelessly in love with her best friend she was—when she had become awkward and reserved. When she had thought that she must become a lady when she was near him, as she was expected to be in the presence of any suitor … should she ever have a suitor. She smiled demurely when he made a joke and she touched him only timidly and she sat like a proper princess when they were together.

That time had lasted for about three hours, until Jacin had given her a strange look and asked what was wrong with her.

She would walk with bare feet on real grass

The door to the house opened before he’d taken a step and two girls about Cinder’s own age came barreling down the front steps, squealing. The man crouched down on the pathway, holding out his arms as the girls launched themselves into him.

You are the one. You have always been, and you will always be, the only one.”

Being an Alpha means that you’ll stand against all adversity to be with your mate. It means accepting each other, both for your strengths and your flaws. It means forging your own path to happiness and to love.

To find a partner who complements us and teaches us. Who makes us stronger. Who makes us want to be our best possible self.