Her chin lifted, defiant, even as her voice trembled. “You promised me a divorce after three months. That was the day of the attack. Our contract was fulfilled. I don’t owe you anything anymore.”The words hit like a blade to the ribs. I clenched my jaw, fighting the instinct to lash back. She was r
Nolan POVThe tingling in my wrist wouldn’t fade, no matter how many times I rubbed at it. It was as if the mate bond itself had burned into my skin, branding me with a reminder of my failures.Not after the way I had broken it. Not after everything I had done to her.Some bitter, self-loathing par
“I don’t care whose idea it was,” Nolan said, his deep voice thick with emotion. “I care that you left. I thought you were dead, Ellie. You didn’t even—you could have let me know. Just once. You could have let me know you were alive. I’ve been searching for nearly a year.”“I know.” My voice shook.
Ellie POVI heard Cassian curse before I even noticed Nolan. When I lifted my eyes, the sound of heavy footfalls pounding toward me was drowned out completely by the thundering of my own heart.And then he was there.Stormy eyes locked on mine, Nolan’s grip closed around my upper arms—strong, but no
“Everyone, huh?”“Well, most everyone. There are some people who believe the rumors about him marrying Felicity, and they’re outraged that he would do such a thing while his wife is still missing. But for the most part, I think everyone can see how much your disappearance has affected Nolan.”“You k
Ellie POVIt was late afternoon as I walked down the sidewalk toward the Royal Hospital to start my evening shift. I’d be in time to serve dinner, give evening medication to my patients, and then help them settle in for the night.It always surprised me how many elderly people were night owls. I gue