LOGINKane’s POVOh, I was going to kill Alexander.It was true that I never cared much for the bastard, mainly because of his close connection to Evelyn. But he has proven to be far too great of a threat.I was truly on the verge of leaving this safe haven and heading straight to the palace, where I woul
Evelyn’s POVAt that moment, I felt like the world had slipped into slow motion.The second that Bianca had thrown out that wild accusation, the very air shifted around us. Alexander’s eyes began to glow in defense. He shot up from the couch and knocked the tea cup from her hands.The cup went flyin
Evelyn’s POVIt was never my true intention to bond Kane to my person. At the time, I was so panicked with simply finding a workable binder for the cure that the possibility of my blood leading to more than one specific effect had evaded me.Kane, however, didn’t seem that bothered by the situation,
Kane’s POVThings were finally becoming clearer. My level of consciousness and control were stronger than it’s been in days.I was ready to push back against the veil I’d sunk beneath. I knew I was still somewhat weakened, but I felt strong enough to fully immerse myself in the reality that I had pr
Evelyn’s POVI tried my damndest to hide the fact that my hands were shaking. I couldn’t help it.The thoughts that were running through my head were horrifying and beyond disturbing. Olivia was dead—poisoned by something that was slipped into her tea.I was still having a hard time wrapping my mind
Gradually, everyone else made their way into the room and sat down. One couldn’t help but notice the grave silence that filled the air.Bianca was the first to break it. She gently cleared her throat; her expression was filled with hesitation.“Evelyn, another message from the palace has come throug
I nearly hesitate but keep going as I nod. Kane’s hands move from my shoulders to my biceps, indicating where I should squeeze, where I should feel the burn – so to speak.His touch is light, the callouses on his palms tickling against my skin. I’m having a hard time focusing on the way my arms are
“But she still needs to do -“ she tries.“That’s all,” Kane easily cuts her off, not even glancing her way. “Meeting over. Make sure you get started on your tasks as soon as possible. We owe it to our community to do a good job.”Kane’s pack accepts his words happily and they begin to filter out of
Although, the one beside it – my chair – is not.I momentarily pause as I notice someone sitting in my chair, not at all surprised by the person who feels entitled enough to actually sit here.Bianca takes up my seat, smiling at me as our eyes meet. She’s smug, smirking less in a challenging way and
Evelyn’s POVDizzy from being slammed against the wall, it takes a second for my vision to clear. As I blink my eyes, the world comes back into focus and I find myself face to face with someone.Kane.He has me pinned against the wall, anger softening on his face as confusion begins to replace it. H







