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Chad's POV Entering the castle was much easier than I had expected. I hid in one of the delivery cars. Triny distracted the guard on duty, allowing us to pass without inspection. I sighed in relief once I made it inside. My mind had been in turmoil since I discovered Hudson would be here. "Put o
Hudson's POV The moment she appeared, her beauty sucked the air out of the room. I hesitated before approaching her. Queen Aster's pride was unmistakable. She proudly showcased her granddaughter like a prized possession. I wanted her alone. I wanted a chance to talk to her. Her fate had been decid
Bella's POV "I think I know where Braxten is as well. What do you know?" I ask my brother Brent. Goddess, it pains me to see him in this condition. Our father would be livid. He would have waged war against Queen Aster. "My mate overheard her aunt Camilla talking on the phone. Apparently, Camil
Chad's POV The noise of footsteps above was loud. The individuals walking around were enforcers of Queen Aster. They asked Tori a few questions, and she told them she had come with one of the invited Alpha's entourages. They seemed convinced and then moved on to the next room. I felt useless hidin
Bella's POV My heart races, anticipating seeing my brother again. Olivia promised I would finally see him that night. These past few days have been unbearable, making it impossible for me to sneak away and visit him. Olivia sees him daily and updates me about how he’s doing. He is just as eager to
Chad's POV I have Abelina's invitation, but I would have a better chance of talking to Bella if I snuck into the place. Zoria is watching me, assessing my intentions. I would sneak inside that castle right now if it were possible to collect what's mine and leave this wretched place behind, finally
Chad's POV Dane enters the tavern with a scowl on his face. I know what he wants; he wants me back at the Palace running things. I can do the same thing from here. Back at the palace, everything reminds me of her. Cobalt wants blood, and only alcohol mixed with wolfsbane keeps him under control.
Bella's POV I refuse to believe that Chad died. In my heart, I knew he couldn’t be gone; we are mates, and I’ve marked him. I can still feel our connection. I only wish I could have confirmation to dissipate this dread from curling inside my stomach. To top it all, I have to pretend to be oblivio
The pain is agonizing. It burns in my chest, travels through my insides, and suffocates me until I can barely breathe. This feeling is brutal, gut-wrenching; it's torture—she's gone. My mate is gone, and I'm left behind, unable to do anything about it. I pace back and forth in the hospital's private