LOGINThree hours in before the ball.That was all the time left before everything would change. Lex had escorted her to the bedchamber with a lingering kiss on her forehead, then he retreated to his office to finish last-minute documents, leaving her alone with nothing but her train of thoughts.She had
He's really trying...Slowly, she stretched out her hand to cup his cheek, her thumb grazing on his skin. The man before her that would die for her without a beat.“Okay,” was her short answer.At the end of the day, it's all in the past—she let that thought win and believed it. No matter what kind
“Xande, can I tell you something?”“Yes, anything.”“Honestly...” She swallowed hard and her voice wavered. “I didn't think I'd make it this far with you. I thought I would come to hate you again.” She laughed, but it was dry. “I thought I was broken beyond repair, but you never saw me that way.”Le
“Your Majesties!” They all bowed, showing their respect.“Please, at ease, everyone.” Lex raised a hand. His voice was gentle and commanding. “My apologies. I haven't formally introduced her yet.”But his people had already acknowledged Uneece as their queen. Word spread fast in the pack as their ki
“Xande...” Her voice was barely a whisper. Those magnificent forest-firefly eyes of hers were wide with wonder as she took in the sacred place before her.“Magical, isn't it?” He stepped behind her, wrapping his arms around her waist. His chin rested on her head. She felt the rhythm of his heart aga
The sound of the cold breeze entered his ears. While he sat there and had Uneece around his arm, his mind churned, dissecting every conversation and every glance and carefully chosen words. He knew that something really deep had bothered his mate. He concluded the possibility that it had something t
A clattering of teeth joined the song of crickets. The moon was up, and so were the nocturnal animals. On a chilly evening, Alexander was busy roasting rabbit meat for their meal. Despite his shirtless display, Uneece was unbothered and was busy warming herself. “You really need to use your comm
“Shut your mouth, elf king!” “You’re a fcking king?” Uneece didn’t hesitate to step back. “Obviously, both of you are taking advantage of me!” “We had some unfinished business to deal with and he’s trying to use you against me.” Alexander was fuming, jealous of Ferrien’s close distance with Unee
“Your—your majesty, I have been with you for so long, why must you treat me like this?” She cried. “I deserve you more than her.” “What nonsense.” “Please, for the sake of my loyalty, give me another chance!” Alexander pivoted to face her and growled, gripping her cheeks tightly. “Do not tal
Fast-beating heart in tune with his steps. In a minute he arrived at his bedchamber, seeing the door wide open and his men including Shiera, were knocked unconscious on the floor. He was flaring and wanted to lash out. “Find her!” He boomed. “Your Majesty, there’s no sign of forced entry. She







