LOGINTheodore’s POVI looked around the rich wood paneling of the conference room. This was one of the rooms in the royal palace that I had thought to be superfluous at first. Why have a room specifically for business meetings when there were twenty-some other places to gather in this unnecessarily large
Theo stood, and I returned my attention to him as he offered me his hand. I took it, leaning into him more than usual as I stood.Holding me close, pressing our bodies together, Theo tilted his head up to the striking sun. “Do you feel that?” he asked. “The warmth of the sun?”I closed my eyes, a si
Violet’s POVInstead of lunch plans, Theo told Marcy and Aunt Marissa that we would back for dinner with both the families. Then my husband dragged me around the market, picking up a loaf of warm bread, some cheese, dried meats, fruit, and a hand-woven blanket that was the same red and yellows as ou
“You alright?” I asked them both.Colby blinked and gathered himself, nodding once. Sinclair’s gaze snapped to mine with something like rage in them. I wasn’t sure if it was for letting such young kids fight or from hiding this from them up until now.He seemed to remember himself though, remember h
Theodore’s POVThe next morning, everyone gathered at one of Violet’s cousin’s farms in town. It was the only place big enough to showcase what they’d been learning. Apparently, they were used to training on Uncle Caleb’s farm, but since everyone was already gathered here, we would make do.Violet a
Violet’s POVI had to be careful.I knew I had a bias toward women. Everything I’d said to Olivia Bronson at the royal palace had been true. I did relate her.Growing up as an incredibly capable woman in a world where women weren’t expected to be capable was suffocating. I was desperate to change th
Violet’s POVI came around the corner just as I saw Kincaid answer the front door. I knew he could see me out of the corner of his eye.“Alpha and Luna Vainthott,” he projected his voice for my benefit. “How lovely to see you.”I didn’t miss the way his eyes searched them, considering what weapons t
Violet’s POVBy the next morning, the calls were pouring in. Territories near and far were clamoring for a trade deal.Darkmoon was one of the most powerful and wealthy territories, even after the financial ruin that Lucas almost dragged it through. Still, it was very clear that most of the Alphas r
Violet’s POVHelene’s scheming with me on Friday night had turned into an old-fashioned slumber party. My first televised appearance in Darkmoon after my claim to the territory had been restored had left me drained, likely in combination with the weight of everything else going on, including growing
Theodore’s POVAbigail was my longest resident – ever since she was pregnant with Marlo. After her first year in a tent, I had offered to build her a roof if not a house. She told me she had grown to love her little tent and that it was more important to save my resources for the next pregnant woman







