Se connecterKane’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
Evelyn’s POVI will not be used as a pawn. I could only assume that he’d been referring to how I kissed him in front of Alexander. I still felt bad about twisting the situation at the time. Yet, I had already explained my reasoning behind my actions to Kane.He had left before I could give any prop
Evelyn’s POVHoly. Shit.My entire body is on fire. Flames feel like they’re coating every inch of skin, lava runs through my veins. I’m a sweaty mess as I pant and squirm in bed, trying to make sense of this intense sensation overcoming me.I’d been sleeping when I’d been woken up by what felt like
Evelyn’s POVAfter weeks and weeks of commotion, it seems like things have finally managed to calm down.Kane and I haven’t worked out together for a few days, as if there is an unspoken agreement between us to keep our distance. Instead, I’ve been doing some exercises on my own and going on runs in
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







