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
“Alright,” Kane states finally. “Then Evelyn and Alexander will handle the blood drive..”The meeting comes to an end and I feel like I’ve been in a whirlwind, my head spinning. What the hell just happened?I’m still trying to gather my wits as everyone else stands and begins to file out. However, I
Evelyn’s POVI will not be used as a pawn. I could only assume that he’d been referring to how I kissed him in front of Alexander. I still felt bad about twisting the situation at the time. Yet, I had already explained my reasoning behind my actions to Kane.He had left before I could give any prop
Alexander nods blanky. “Okay…”Together, we begin to walk back to the tent. When my driver pulls up, I decide to ask if Alexander wants to ride with me. Now, he cracks a smile and nods.“That would be great.”We get into the car together, sitting side by side as we head off toward the pack house. Af
Evelyn’s POVHoly. Shit.My entire body is on fire. Flames feel like they’re coating every inch of skin, lava runs through my veins. I’m a sweaty mess as I pant and squirm in bed, trying to make sense of this intense sensation overcoming me.I’d been sleeping when I’d been woken up by what felt like







