LOGINEvelyn’s POVI hadn’t the slightest idea where Kane was taking me. All I could focus on was the horrible wave of emotions that kept withering within me.I felt like I was being torn in half by this uncontrollable anger and my failing sense of resolve. It burned and coiled as every little thing conti
Kane’s POVThankfully, Henri nodded his head and jumped into action. He gathered up the others and began searching the surrounding area. Out of the corner of my eye, I spotted a nearby tree that had several large slashes taken out of it.I reached out my hand; my fingers glided along the slash marks
Evelyn’s POV“Evelyn, are you certain about this?” Kane asked.I didn’t miss the slight tone of doubt in his voice. And I certainly couldn’t fault him for it.“Absolutely,” I said with blind confidence.As soon as our meeting ended, I rushed down to the medical ward and went straight to Michael’s ro
Evelyn’s POVWhat did Kane just say? My entire body had gone so stiff, I wasn’t even certain I was blinking.Was he being serious? Or was this just some plot to get the king off of his back?I had no idea, but that singular statement caused my mind to slip into a haze. Even more shocking, it caused
Evelyn’s POVThat Friday evening, Kane and I were in the midst of getting ready to head to the private gathering with the King. I decided to wear a dark, crimson-colored gown along with a pearl-collared necklace.While I finished with the last touches of my makeup, I stole a quick glance at him thro
Evelyn’s POVI couldn’t manage to fully turn around to face Kane. My eyes were still red from all the tears I’d silently shed while I was in the shower.I’d been mentally stewing on what Cheryl and the others had told me about for nearly the whole day. I did my best to hide my worry and anxiety behi
Evelyn’s POVEveryone has been busy with preparations for the midsummer celebration - organizing events, decorating, and more. After hours upon hours of work, the day has finally arrived.The festival is scheduled to start midday and run into the night. From what I understand, the whole entire town
Kane’s POVMy head whips in the direction of the smoke, my eyes already searching wildly despite not being able to see anything. Without another moment of hesitation, I run into the wreckage.“Kane!” Henri shouts, but I’m already gone. I move through the smoke, thankful that some of it is clearing s
Slowly, my eyes peel open and I blink up at the white-tiled ceiling that meets crisp white walls. I cough once, roll my head to the side as I feel a slight soreness. As my head falls to the right, I nearly startle as I see Diana’s wide eyes staring at me.“You’re awake,” she says, thankful as she sc
Evelyn’s POVKane and I are silent as we head toward home. True to his word, he’s the one driving me home, so we’re alone in the car together. His attention is pointed ahead at the road while I glance out the window.I’m not sure why he came to get me or offered to drive me home. He could have sent







