— Translations in corresponding Trivia. —   Marielle ran into Vincent’s arms, and he clutched her against him with a heavy, relieved sigh. He’d already retracted Tour De Force and had been searching for her ever since he had made certain that Cory and Hazal were gone. He rocked her for a moment.  “I saw …

–Translations in corresponding trivia. — The solitude Marielle had craved suddenly turned into not wanting to be alone at all. She wanted Austin to come back, wanted him to join her in the pool and splash around with her. Maybe she didn’t want him to kiss or fondle her, and she certainly wasn’t ready for …

Sabine led them down another hall. Marielle fell into step with Liam at the back of the line, biting her tongue as they walked. She’d only been with Valorant a little under six months, but she wasn’t the biggest fan of change, and this one seemed anxiety-inducing. Liam, like a big father, had always taken …

When Marielle stirred again, it took her a moment to realize where she was. It was getting dark, so her entire room was bathed in shadows and gray tones. She must have slept for about four hours if it was already nearing evening. Sitting up slowly, she unbraided her hair. Since it had been wet …

Presently Vincent knew one thing, and one thing only: he was running again. His legs burned from strain. Just a little farther, and he’d be back inside the golden zone, where he could pause and teleport closer to Chamber so they could cobble together a plan. There were at least ten security officers on his …

Marielle wasn’t sure if Vincent was back yet or not. She only knew that evening and the announcement were both approaching fast, and after a long day at work, including a sad session with Jamie during which he spoke mostly about being confused over seeing himself dead, and one with Mateo that had been filled …

Marielle went to the desk where Vincent’s glasses were and brought them to him as he readjusted his tie. “Ah,” he said with a nod as he took them from her and fitted them back over his face, pressing them up the bridge of his nose. She wondered how they were ever going to rejoin …

Vincent was careful not to disturb Marielle as he reached over her lovely frame, which was covered by the white sheet. He shut off the beeping alarm that had infiltrated his nightmare and brought him back to reality. Unlike so many others, the nightmare hadn’t ended with Marielle’s death. He hadn’t woken up in a …

Han took Marielle’s arm under hers and flicked some of her white hair back from her face as they walked to Marielle’s office, giggling a little. She dragged Marielle through the door and shut it behind them.  “Okay, so spill,” she said quietly, pulling Marielle to the couch with her to sit. Marielle flushed and …

When Marielle ran into the lab, Vincent’s eyes widened in concern. He stopped what he was doing with Sabine and Klara and rushed to her, enfolding her in his arms protectively. “Oh, Masin, what’s wrong?” Klara hurried to her side as well, putting a comforting hand on Marielle’s back, and Sabine also came over, despite …