LOGINIsaac’s fists clenched. “Explain.”“The compound is incredibly sophisticated,” Dr. Mercer said. “It triggers the same neurological responses as a true mate bond—the overwhelming attraction, the possessive instincts, the inability to resist. But it’s entirely artificial.”His vision blurred at the ed
IsaacIsaac’s hands were still shaking as he walked through the palace corridors. Not from nerves—from rage. The flight back from Silvermist had done nothing to calm the storm brewing inside of him. If anything, seeing Bianca again, meeting his son, and discovering the truth about the forged evidenc
Isaac’s jaw worked, but he nodded. “Fine. Fair and square.”“Good.” I looked around the room. “After the election, we’ll reveal everything. My identity, the evidence against my father, all of it. But in the meantime, we have to work together to gather more proof.” I shot Zane a warning glare when I
BiancaThe next morning, I woke up with a crick in my neck from a fitful night’s sleep and burning eyes from crying. Before I even registered the pale sunlight creeping over the horizon, I recalled yesterday’s events.Isaac had met Callum for the first time.And it had gone… so much better than I ev
“He is.” I stopped outside my office door. “We need to talk.”Isaac nodded and followed me inside. I went straight to my desk and pulled out the bottom drawer, retrieving the manila folder that contained the evidence that had convinced me he wanted me dead.“This is everything I gathered,” I said, s
BiancaI stood outside Callum’s bedroom door with my hand hovering over the handle. Isaac was beside me, and I could feel his hot breath tickling the hairs on the back of my neck. When I shot a glance at him over my shoulder, his eyes were fixed on the doorknob, waiting for me to open it.“He’s prob
“But you don’t know for certain.” He cocked his head again, this time to the other side. “But I know it’s difficult. All of this.”I laughed then, although it didn’t contain any humor. “Difficult? Try excruciating. I keep picturing them together, his hands all over her, her crying out his name…” I b
By evening, I’d made significant progress on the program implementation timeline. The initial steps would roll out within three months, with the full program expected to begin within the year. It was ambitious, but with the Alpha Council’s backing, it was entirely achievable.I was actually starting
BiancaThe moment the words left Isaac’s mouth, the entire room seemed to freeze—at least to me. The music continued to play, the people continued to mingle, many of them oblivious to what he had just whispered, but to my ears it all became distant and muffled.All I could focus on was Isaac’s glowi
“Your passion for this cause is evident,” Alpha Donovan said. “We’re confident in your ability to lead this program successfully.”Over the next twenty minutes, they explained the next steps—paperwork to sign, funds to be transferred, timelines to establish. I nodded and took notes, trying to absorb







