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
Evelyn’s POVThe driver drops me off back at the pack house as the Alpha King tells me he has other business to attend to elsewhere. As I make way inside, I begin to head toward my room, but my steps slow as I hear voices coming from one of the pack’s meeting rooms.I wonder if Kane is in there, whi
What the hell am I doing? Are we doing? Apparently toeing a very dangerous line that I couldn’t drag myself away from.“No?” I whisper, taking in his words. I hum then. “Was the Alpha King right then? You actually find me beautiful?”I’m teasing him, feeling drunk off our mating bond and the way his
Evelyn’s POVI’m still trying to gather my wits at Kane’s sudden appearance as I register his warmth against the side of my body. My focus locks onto the rude way that Kane decided to interrupt, once again claiming his territory.I push against his body, trying to wiggle out of his arms, but he easi
Knowing he had to reply to his king, Kane cleared his throat, nodding.“It appears she might be,” he murmured.~Now that everything has calmed down, the scene is cleared, and I’ve finished my rounds - I decide to take a walk through the hospital garden for a little bit of peace. It’s quiet here - a







