LOGINMy own anger was simmering beneath the surface. “I want to reclaim what is mine and to rebuild my mother’s legacy.”His features automatically softened. His proud smile returned. “I wouldn’t have expected anything less. If anyone can do it, it’s you. But that’s not the only reason you called for thi
Evelyn’s POVThere was more that needed to be said to Kane. However, the time had come for my meeting with the king, and I wasn’t going to postpone it for yet a second time.My sleep the night before was once again broken and dissatisfying. I made sure to head to the bedroom to take a quick shower a
Evelyn’s POVThis wasn’t how I initially intended for this conversation to go. Not really.I was hoping that Kane and I could be civil while I tried to explain my reasoning for needing to leave the pack. It wasn’t going to be an easy conversation, but it needed to happen.More so, I really hoped tha
He scratched the back of his neck, lowering his eyes to the desk. “No, not sick. I haven’t been sleeping well lately.”I gave him a pointed look. Well, that makes two of us then, I thought.Olivia rounded the desk and smiled. “Well, don’t worry. I’ll make sure that you’re taken care of,” she hummed.
Evelyn’s POVThe days that followed my encounter with Kane were more painful than I was anticipating. Both mentally and physically.After I had spoken to Kane regarding the strange activity in the restricted section of the medical ward, he and I had gone back to not speaking to each other.It was as
“Geez,” he commented. “Well, is it safe to assume that Evelyn is aware of this?”“Yes, she knows. However, she’s not aware of how hard the king has been pushing back lately. Of course, why on earth would she? She chooses to be locked up in her lab all damn day. I haven’t had a real chance to talk to
As I walk through the door, Bianca is standing in the middle of the room, impatiently tapping her foot.“Where have you been?” she snaps. “We’ve been waiting for nearly an hour!”“What?” I ask, feigning innocence. “You said after lunch, but you never specified an exact time.”This displeases Bianca
Evelyn’s POV It’s clear my comment hit its mark as both my father and stepmother stare at me in shocked silence. They hadn’t expected their usually timid and submissive Evelyn to ever speak up for herself.Finally gathering their wits, my father begins to sputter as his face grows increasingly redd
Instead, she seems more eager than ever to turn my entire pack upside down. I’m becoming certain that she won’t be satisfied until she completely ruins me.That can’t be true, my wolf offers his two cents. She’s our mate - her wolf is special. She wouldn’t just want to ruin us. There must be more to
“Kane, you can’t be serious!” Bianca tries.A twitch meets Kane’s lips. “Yes, both of us,” he states. “I figure I should come along. Who knows what else you might stir up.”Somehow, Bianca makes sure that she joins us as we go back to my room, claiming that as my “personal advisor” that she should b







