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
Callum nodded enthusiastically. “We played checkers, and I almost won! Then we had cookies, and I helped make dinner, and we read three stories before bed.”I smiled and set him back down, ruffling his hair. “That sounds wonderful. Now finish your breakfast while I talk to Grandma Elara, okay?”He n
BiancaThe room was in chaos.Zelda grabbed Isaac by the lapels of his expensive suit and slammed him against the wall. Zane dove at Ethan, who had just locked the door behind him. The sound of fists connecting with flesh and bodies hitting furniture filled the air.I backed toward the window, my ey
I shot him a withering look. “I’m still debating killing you after that fake rogue attack.”My friend blanched. “Look, I know it was risky, but—”“But it saved my ass,” I sighed. “I’m not going to pretend I wasn’t pissed, but you did what you had to do. So… thank you.”Zane’s ears turned pink, and h
“Where’s Zane?” I asked suddenly, realizing he was the only one missing from our impromptu council meeting.“Checking the borders,” Clara replied. “He should be back soon.”As if on cue, the front door opened and closed, and a moment later Zane appeared in the doorway. His hair was windswept, a few







