MasukIsaac’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
“You’re not welcome in the Lycan nation, but I’m sure you’re already well aware of that.” The king continued, leaning back against his throne as he looked down at me, “Have you even read about yourself in the news? My son shouldn’t be marrying a divorced woman with so much controversy surrounding he
Bianca“Which one did you choose, ma’am?”I tapped my chin for a moment, surveying the array of white dresses that were laid out across my bed. They ranged from simple to elegant, and a couple were even downright sexy, boasting plunging necklines and high slits up the legs.“This one,” I said, picki
Each piece of his body fit perfectly against mine. The crook of his hips fit snugly around mine, his arm draping comfortably in the dip of my waist. As he moved his head onto the pillow, I could feel the warm tickle of his breath against the back of my neck, raising goosebumps along my skin.Without
Isaac froze. Even with his back turned to me, I could practically hear the gears turning in his head, and then, finally, his shoulders sagged.Battle won.…I stood in front of the full-length mirror in my room, smoothing my hands over the soft gray fabric of my dress. It hung somewhat loosely on my







