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,
AlexanderI’m fuming.Why am I fuming?I knock over the chair at my desk in my bedroom. It’s not like the chair in my office, which is sturdy. This flimsy thing topples over with merely a nudge.She asked for Emma.My wolf snarls at the idea of Evelyn with anyone other than me. At the idea of her ab
EvelynDespite the generous batch of serotonin Alexander gave me by fucking me senseless not twenty minutes ago, my mood is taking a sharp nosedive as I face the reality of finding him someone to replace me. It’s a depressing reminder that I need to get out of here anyway.I try to be subtle about t
“Alexander?”“Yes?”I smile, leaning into the warm spray. “Care to join me?”It’s reckless how much I’m allowing us to have sex. How much I’m giving in to the mate bond. He just feels so good though.When push comes to shove, I’m sure I’ll be able to overlook great sex to get back home. After all, A
“I heard about that,” David mutters, looking like he didn’t fully believe the stories he heard until now.“So basically, you can tell Alexander whatever you want, but it’ll be your word against mine, and now I know where your office is.” I raise a threatening eyebrow.David swallows nervously. “I do







