LOGINKane’s POVHow the hell had it come to this?Today, Evelyn was planning to meet with the king. In fact, I had a feeling that she had already left the house to do so.I cast a glance at the clock on the wall and grimaced. The moment the sun rose, I’d gotten out of bed, showered, and went straight to
My 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
Alexander nods blanky. “Okay…”Together, we begin to walk back to the tent. When my driver pulls up, I decide to ask if Alexander wants to ride with me. Now, he cracks a smile and nods.“That would be great.”We get into the car together, sitting side by side as we head off toward the pack house. Af
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
“We can try tomorrow or the day after,” Kane says tightly. His movements then only become more annoyed as he slams certain weights or tosses things vaguely where needed. As I register the tension in his shoulders, I can’t help but feel he seems oddly pent up.“You’re being ridiculous,” I tell him, c







