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
“But she still needs to do -“ she tries.“That’s all,” Kane easily cuts her off, not even glancing her way. “Meeting over. Make sure you get started on your tasks as soon as possible. We owe it to our community to do a good job.”Kane’s pack accepts his words happily and they begin to filter out of
Although, the one beside it – my chair – is not.I momentarily pause as I notice someone sitting in my chair, not at all surprised by the person who feels entitled enough to actually sit here.Bianca takes up my seat, smiling at me as our eyes meet. She’s smug, smirking less in a challenging way and
Evelyn’s POVDizzy from being slammed against the wall, it takes a second for my vision to clear. As I blink my eyes, the world comes back into focus and I find myself face to face with someone.Kane.He has me pinned against the wall, anger softening on his face as confusion begins to replace it. H
All that matters is that I still pulled this show off even with Bianca trying to bribe the kids, and all I had to do was simply be kind to the kids and find out what they’d liked. It had taken a few days, but they’d warmed up to me.Realizing I’m still standing on stage alone, I snap myself out of m







