LOGINI held the receiver up to my ear and quietly tried to listen to their voice.“Hello? Olivia? Olivia, what the hell is happening?” It was a male voice. Low. Smooth.Vaguely familiar.“Olivia’s not here at the moment,” I sneered. “In fact, I’d say you’re going to have a very hard time getting in touch
Evelyn’s POVMy husband. My mate. My love. Was unconscious in my arms after succumbing to the sedative that I forcibly injected into his veins.I felt horrible. But I knew it needed to be done. I was so beyond proud that he was able to fight against the poison long enough to realize who I was.Now,
Evelyn’s POVI felt the rush of panic flood through my entire body.“W-Who was calling from Kane’s estate?” I asked weakly.My heart hammered frantically in my chest. My Gods. Was my poor nervous system ever going to get a break today?“Bianca, who from the estate was trying to get a hold of me?” I
Evelyn’s POV“Evelyn!” I was back in the woods. Running. Running endlessly for my life. “Evelyn, over here!”My chest was heaving. My muscles were aching and sore from all the frantic movement. That same gruelling sound echoed off the trees, striking fear into my heart. Whatever this thing was, it
I fought back the urge to laugh. Not only did I find her frantic expression rather endearing, but I admired the way she cared for my whereabouts.“Bianca, given the fact that I am on those beta blockers that Dr. Monroe gave me, I can assure you that I am well enough to be carrying on as I was before
Evelyn’s POVA few days had passed since my incident, and I was beginning to become stir crazy being cooped up in my room all day.While, yes, I was able to get some work done, I couldn't stand the thought of letting another day go by where I moved all of ten feet.What I needed was to get back in t
I’m not sure why I’m so upset that Kane used me. Yes, it didn’t feel great to figure out that I was just a moving piece in his overall plan, but - at the end of the day - this is just an act. I’m just playing a role.But it did sting. Maybe because dinner had actually gone well and there was a fooli
Alexander gives me a nod in farewell before he retrieves his gym bag and promptly leaves the room. As the door shuts, I finally stir, turning to Kane who is sliding off his black hoodie.“Was that necessary?” I ask him, gesturing toward the door. “You could have at least thanked him for trying to he
Evelyn’s POVDr. Borsheim writes me a short list of his suggestions. The list includes working out and bettering my physical strength, overcoming moral challenges, and finding opportunities where I can show leadership.His list makes sense. All of these attributes are what make a strong and worthy L
“You and your mother were very close,” Kane says. He doesn’t ask, the words are meant as a statement.Again, I swallow tightly. “Yes,” I reply, my voice quiet. I hate that it came out so weak.I try to roll back my shoulders, hold my head high. But as I glance over at Kane, I struggle to shrug off t







