LOGINMy 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
“Ah, if only they had been able to attend tonight’s dinner,” the King continues. “I’m sure they would have been impressed by Evelyn’s preparations.”Kane nods as we all begin to eat our soup. “They certainly would have been,” Kane comments. “My mother and Evelyn have similar taste.”We do?I glance
Evelyn’s POVAs I leave the dining room, I don’t stop as I head right out of the pack house and get into my awaiting car in the driveway. I drive away, taking a deep breath as I begin to head to the pack hospital.Since I declared that I’ll be doing the banquet preparations alone, I know that I shou
For the Alpha King’s dinner, we’re using the grand, formal dining room. It’s beautiful, but it also doesn’t get used often. There is a coating of dirt that needs to be cleared away.Despite my warm request, though, the majority of the maids finish up their tasks abruptly and scurry out of the room.
Kane’s POVI’m getting ready for the Alpha King’s dinner and I have no idea what to expect. As I continue to work on my tie, I figure anything is possible, especially when it comes to Evelyn.As I finish with my tie, I grab my black suit jacket from the closet and slide it on. What confuses me even







