Mag-log inIsaac’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
BiancaInstead of answering immediately, Isaac reached for my hand and brought it to his lips, pressing a gentle kiss to my knuckles.“You look lovely tonight, Princess Bianca,” he said, those blue eyes meeting mine as his lips hovered over my hand. “Absolutely radiant, in fact.”Despite my irritati
I fluttered my eyes closed and parted my lips, ready for the feeling of his mouth on mine.But instead, I smelled smoke.My eyes snapped open, and I looked down to see Isaac stomping hard on the hem of my dress. I gasped as I realized what had happened. During one of my twirls, the flowing fabric ha
Benjamin frowned, glancing toward the window where the rain was still downpouring outside. “Flying in this weather? Isn’t that dangerous?”“I can handle it,” Isaac assured him firmly. “I’m very well-trained and I’ve flown in worse conditions than this. A little rain won’t stop me.”Suddenly, I felt
“We should get back to the party,” he said, already turning away.I followed him back toward the crowd, trying to shake off my disappointment. At least he was here now. That had to count for something.The feast was in full swing when we rejoined the festivities. The long tables were laden with enou







