MasukMy 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
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,







