LOGINI held the receiver up to my ear and quietly tried to listen to their voice.“Hello? Olivia? Olivia, what the hell is happening?” It was a male voice. Low. Smooth.Vaguely familiar.“Olivia’s not here at the moment,” I sneered. “In fact, I’d say you’re going to have a very hard time getting in touch
Evelyn’s POVMy husband. My mate. My love. Was unconscious in my arms after succumbing to the sedative that I forcibly injected into his veins.I felt horrible. But I knew it needed to be done. I was so beyond proud that he was able to fight against the poison long enough to realize who I was.Now,
Evelyn’s POVI felt the rush of panic flood through my entire body.“W-Who was calling from Kane’s estate?” I asked weakly.My heart hammered frantically in my chest. My Gods. Was my poor nervous system ever going to get a break today?“Bianca, who from the estate was trying to get a hold of me?” I
Evelyn’s POV“Evelyn!” I was back in the woods. Running. Running endlessly for my life. “Evelyn, over here!”My chest was heaving. My muscles were aching and sore from all the frantic movement. That same gruelling sound echoed off the trees, striking fear into my heart. Whatever this thing was, it
I fought back the urge to laugh. Not only did I find her frantic expression rather endearing, but I admired the way she cared for my whereabouts.“Bianca, given the fact that I am on those beta blockers that Dr. Monroe gave me, I can assure you that I am well enough to be carrying on as I was before
Evelyn’s POVA few days had passed since my incident, and I was beginning to become stir crazy being cooped up in my room all day.While, yes, I was able to get some work done, I couldn't stand the thought of letting another day go by where I moved all of ten feet.What I needed was to get back in t
Evelyn’s POV“You only have one bed,” I state the thought aloud then.“And?” Kane asks, causing me to turn back to him.I shake my head at him. “So one of us is going to have to sleep on the floor or something.”To that, Kane scoffs and rolls his eyes. “Don’t be fucking ridiculous.”“There’s no way
Evelyn’s POVGoddess. Kane is sure laying it on thick. Between the way he’s holding me to the intensity behind his stare as he regards Alexander, it all seems a bit much.However, even if it feels like he’s overdoing this performance, I figure I have no choice but to comply. Denying him could raise
All at once, people around us begin to applaud. However, I’m not sure if it’s for the band or to celebrate Kane and I dancing together as fated mates. I assume it’s the latter as I hear pleasant comments, complimenting us on how well we look together.I can’t help but smirk at Kane.I guess our plan
“He’s a childhood friend,” I explain, clearing my throat. “Back when my mother was alive…we spent a lot of time together.”“That we did,” Alexander confirms, still grinning. “I believe our parents often joked about an arranged engagement between us - back in those days.”That comment makes me laugh,







