Ellie’s POV On the way to the palace, I sat in the back of the car with my grandma. “I didn’t remember her, or my life as Krista,” I told her honestly.“I’ll help you,” she said gently. “When you come to visit me, I will show you pictures of your mom and dad. I will show you pictures of how much you were loved and cherished.” She offered. I guess she had looked at those pictures frequently over the years.Grandma wanted to know everything about my life. She looked sad that I grew up away from a pack. But she was glad I’d found a new home. “My mom did more than adopt me; she loved me. She encouraged me to be the best version of myself.” I smiled at the memory of my mom. “She may not have given me life, but she gave me a life. When she died, I felt alone, but having Kiki filled that void. It was when Sam came into my life that everything changed.” “Who’s Sam?” “Sam is Caspian’s mate, Grandma,” Reagan said from the driver’s seat.“Sam’s mate and his mistress did unspeakable things to
Reagan’s POV It’s been four days since Caspian carried Sam out of the palace gardens. The newly mated couple must be enjoying themselves together. I thought with a smile. I know I did when I got Ellie home. I made her know exactly what her love and acceptance meant to me. I made her know she was someone special. Not because of what she can do but because of who she is. I wanted to talk to her about our future, but when Sam and Caspian set a date for their ceremony, that took precedence. Then, with what happened at the ceremony, Sam accused him of. Both of our focuses turned to Lincoln.Ellie wanted to kill Lincoln immediately. “If he is who Sam says he is. He is a dead man. But I want to be sure first.” I defended Lincoln. I had known Lincoln all my life. Until this moment, I have always respected him; however, if Sam’s claims are correct. He has secrets to hide, and I want him to know all of them. I could use Callan’s aura to break him, but I want him to tell me voluntarily. I want
Sam’s POV When we returned to the palace, Ellie and Reagan disappeared for days. Leaving me alone with Caspian.While I waited for Ellie to return, I spent time with Caspian as he wasn’t prepared to let me out of his sight. It meant we did everything together. Well, most things. He wouldn’t even let me spend time with Sasha.I had to accompany him to his office and attend meetings. Watch him as he reads reports. I was so bored. But knowing who he is now and the responsibilities he has, I didn’t complain as people’s lives depend on his decisions.When he had some free time, he took me out on dates so that we could get to know each other better. I enjoyed his company, especially when he was being goofy. I bet that’s a side of him that few people see. It made me feel like I was getting to know the man he truly was.Eventually, Ellie and Reagan appeared, questioning when our mating ceremony was going to be. “As quickly as possible, before she changes her mind,” Caspian told them.Conside
Reagan’s POV After being told how strict a head warrior Xavier was. I felt certain that he would file a report with the Wolf Council once we had left. I would also inform them as soon as I got back to the palace. But that wouldn’t be today.With Phillip driving, we sped away from the Shadow Pack. Sam snickered when she saw Lily as we passed. “I have no sympathy for either of them. They got what they deserved.” She confessed.“They deserved worse, Sam. They deserved death, and I wanted to do it,” Ellie said.“Ellie, they are going to suffer together. We discussed this.” I reminded her.“I know,” she responded, looking out of the window. “Would have made me feel better, though.”The drive to South View felt different. Ellie seemed relaxed; she even held my hand. I was so happy; I felt like a teenager waiting to shift for the first time.Callan talked constantly about mating with Kiki. How suited they were to one another as they got on so well. He talked excitedly about how powerful and
Ellie’s POV Axel instructed Lily to retrieve the necklace from wherever it was. But I didn’t trust that snake. “Tell Jaxon where it is, and he can get it,” Sam instructed.“I don’t want him going through my underwear drawer. I have private stuff in there,” Lily protested.“Private?” I found myself holding back a snicker. “I bet nothing about you is private. Especially what’s in your underwear drawer. I bet you tell everyone everything. So don’t try to pretend you’re hiding anything private,” I said, disgusted at her. I wanted to be the one to end one of them. But knowing what they were going to endure gave me a sense of satisfaction.I watched Jaxon disappear inside the packhouse. Lily whimpered a single word, “Mate.” I thought she was talking to Axel, so I didn’t look at her. She was probably trying to get him to protect her. But when she repeated herself, I looked at her to mock her. It was then that I realized she was crawling towards Reagan. “Mate. You’re not going to let her hur
Ellie’s POV I never knew what Axel looked like. However, I had seen the man before me somewhere before. I could have stepped in and defended Sam as Axel berated Sam. But she said it herself; she needed to be independent, to figure out who she was. My stepping in and fighting her battles for her won’t help her. That wouldn’t stop me from being there to support her when she needed it. That’s what I also told Reagan when he went to help her. While they bickered. I tried to remember where I had seen Axel’s face before. I jolted when I remembered. He was the man who cleared the path for me to enter the palace gardens. Assuming he was the man, the woman he was dragging must have been her. The power-hungry bitch who betrayed Sam. If I’d known it was them, if I’d known they were there. I may have gone after them. But then I may have been too late to save Sam. “The pair escaped with their lives that day. Let’s see if they escape today,” I told Kiki. As Kiki and I planned Axel and Lily’