LOGINEvelynI can’t hide my face from Alexander any longer. Any fear of what he might see in my eyes, of what he might be motivated to give up for my benefit once he sees my face, is outweighed by my need to see my mate.I lift my gaze, relief strengthening me with every step he takes closer. The sunligh
“You will not touch her again!” Alexander half yells and half growls. I can feel his self-control waning through our bond, his temptation to give up the entire kingdom just to cross the prairie and take me in his arms.Wait, I think. I know he can’t hear my thoughts, but I hope the sentiment transla
EvelynIt’s as if I can feel Alexander pounding on the edges of our connection, trying to get to me through it. I don’t know what exactly he’s responding to because I’m so focused on the threats in front of me—and now the one behind me.I turn quickly around to find Minister Coltain towering over me
And I still don’t want him kissing my fingers.“Please,” he says, and the way the word comes out in a whisper catches my attention. “Let me show you,” he says.I don’t understand what he’s asking for.But he still hasn’t let go of my hand. And he lifts it to his lips again. This time, after he kisse
EvelynOnce Marbell leaves the tent, Lucas has no one to look at other than me. Our eyes finally meet, his as distorted and impossible to read as mine are obviously nervous.Moments stretch into seconds, stretching so long that the weight of not knowing what will happen next threatens to suffocate m
His head dips, and he stares at the ground. “You’ve been enslaved by Lucas and forced to assist us.”My blood freezes. No matter the sins he’s committed, I cannot believe Lucas would enslave a witch. It’s not only immoral but massively stupid.She won’t stay enslaved forever, but she will remember w
Obviously, I heard the terrible things she said firsthand, so I know there’s nothing false about this made up report. By the way Sophia blanches next, I think she understands as much.“Yes, Your Highness,” she’s barely able to whisper.I send her back to the banquet, hoping she leaves Evelyn alone.
“Your Majesty,” he greets with a nod from where he’s sitting, “and the ever-lovely Evelyn.”“I once ordered two of my best guards to confine the ever-lovely Evelyn,” Alexander uses Alpha Jackson’s words as he tells this story for who knows what reason. “She incapacitated them both, forcing me to han
EvelynThe Annual Celebration Ball is a roller coaster of emotions.From the moment Alexander and I locked eyes, the entire party seemed to fade away as he approached me like a magnet coming home. Emma told me something then, though I wasn’t really listening, all my senses focused on the increasing
“Work with what I’m giving you, lady,” I tease. But I’m also being serious.The only one I want to be naked for is Alexander. Even if I shouldn’t be thinking about being naked with him at all.The truth is I’m just as nervous to see him tonight as I am excited. Today was my last day living with Emma







