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
Alexander rested his hand on my shoulder. “Evelyn, you don’t have to prove anything to me when it comes to Kane,” he said.“What do you mean?” I asked, turning to glance up at him.“I mean that I’m fairly aware of the lack of connection the two of you have. This marriage between the two of you wasn’
Kane’s POVWith Evelyn back home, I was able to return to my work with little issue. Of course, that was after I overheard a slew of staff members chatting away about Evelyn and Alexander’s impressive work today at the blood drive.Those ongoing comments about how right they seem for each other hadn
Kane’s POVI watch as Evelyn leaves the room, stare at her back until her white-blonde hair disappears and the door closes behind her.The room is eerily quiet around me as I stand alone, looking at every seat empty as they remain pointed in my direction as if I’m addressing an invisible audience. H
“Alright,” Kane states finally. “Then Evelyn and Alexander will handle the blood drive..”The meeting comes to an end and I feel like I’ve been in a whirlwind, my head spinning. What the hell just happened?I’m still trying to gather my wits as everyone else stands and begins to file out. However, I







