LOGINA few ministers nod in agreement. Minister Rawling leans forward. “Well, now that that’s settled, how should we stop the attacks between lycans and werewolves?”“Together,” I say quickly before anyone else can speak. I’m feeling more confident after my suggestion for taking care of the displaced wer
EvelynAlexander didn’t end up going back out on the next shift. In fact, he cancelled the hunt for the responsible werewolves altogether.I’m selfishly pleased to have him staying in the palace near me. I just wish it wasn’t for such a terrible reason.Several packs have been suffering attacks from
EvelynToday was supposed to be celebratory. I suppose it still will be in its own way, but there’s a weight around the Royal City and the palace now.Three days after Christmas, Alexander and I cross the bridge connecting the palace to the city as planned. Alexander steps up onto the dais at the en
EvelynDr. Zorinski arrives in the garden right around the time both fires are finally put out.“Are you hurt?” is the first thing I ask her.She shakes her head. “The rebels had the next firework pointed at the crowd on the river’s shore, but the royal guards stopped them before they were able to s
But then I realize they’re also listening to their King’s Luna who will one day be their queen.George bursts through the doors with a limp body in his arms. I know at a glance that it’s not Alexander, and I quickly bury the fear that the next body lugged out could be his. Then I bury the guilt that
EvelynThe royal siblings and I rush down the stairs as screams amplify from the main palace, the pop of the fireworks no longer a dazzling invitation but a dreaded warning. From inside the building, we can’t see where the next ones are hitting.“Evelyn,” Alexander calls as we pass the third floor,
EvelynOnce Alexander and I are both clean, he gently towels me off and dresses my wounds. I look in the mirror as he carefully applies the bandage. A violent bruise has already formed around my neck in the shape of his hand, right where he tried to strangle me.My guess is that’s how my vocal cords
AlexanderAfter Alexander made me come as promised, he left to go handle whatever kingly duties he has to deal with. He kept the bedroom door open long enough for me to hear him call the guards over to make sure I didn’t escape while he was gone.So here I am, pacing his room, trying not to think ab
He laughs venomously, and my wolf rages. My mind blurs, and I know I’m losing control of the beast within me.I just can’t do anything to stop it.EvelynI watch the tiny window up near the ceiling, the only indication of time passing, as the light fades. When the sky is as dark as the dungeon, I ri
“Why didn’t you tell me?” he asks. “You knew I was looking for her. For you.”My wolf whines at the way he says “you”.I avert my gaze, casting it to the ground, even if every ounce of my attention is locked onto his hand on my shoulder and neck, the proximity of his fingers to my sensitive nipples







