INICIAR SESIÓNKane’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
“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
Evelyn’s POVOnce more, I try to break free of Kane’s hold, but he’s too strong and doesn’t budge. Clearly displeased with Kane touching me, Bianca’s gaze is warm on my face as she begins to scream.“She’s insane!” Bianca claims, taking a step closer. I respond with a glare.“Want to see just how in
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’
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







