FAZER LOGINIVY’S POVThe morning light streamed through the windows of Miles's room, casting a warm golden glow across the walls lined with toys and storybooks. I stood near the window, watching my son play with his wooden blocks on the floor, his small hands carefully stacking them one on top of the other, and I felt a peace settle over me that I had not felt in years. The chaos of the past few days was finally behind us, and for the first time in a long time, I could breathe.I heard footsteps approaching, and I turned to see Tara and Liam walking toward me, their hands intertwined and their faces bright with smiles. But behind them, to my complete surprise, I saw Pedro, his tall frame filling the doorway, and I gasped loudly.“Pedro!” I exclaimed, and I rushed toward him, throwing my arms around his neck and hugging him tightly. “What are you doing here? I thought you were at Kael's pack handling things.”Pedro laughed warmly, his arms wrapping around me in a firm embrace, and he said, his vo
IVY’S POVThe hotel suite was buzzing with energy, the kind of electric excitement that comes after a hard-fought victory, and I could not stop smiling. My cheeks were starting to ache from it, but I did not care. For the first time in years, I felt free, like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders, and I wanted to savour every single moment of it.I had been sitting on the couch, listening to Tara and Liam chat about the chaos unfolding back at the palace, when something shifted inside me. The laughter faded, and a new determination took its place, burning bright and steady in my chest. I stood up suddenly, my movements sharp and purposeful, and I said firmly, “I want to end this once and for all. I want to settle this with Damon.”The room went quiet, and I felt everyone's eyes on me. Kael stood up immediately, crossing the room to stand beside me, and he took my hand in his, his grip warm and reassuring. “Calm down, Ivy,” he said gently, his hazel eyes searching my face. “Damon
KAEL’S POVThe hotel suite was quiet when we finally stepped inside, the door clicking shut behind us and sealing out the chaos of the night. The soft glow of the lamps cast warm shadows across the room, and I had barely taken two steps before Ivy launched herself at me, her arms wrapping around my neck and her body pressing against mine with an energy that I had not seen in her before.She was vibrating with excitement, her grey eyes sparkling with a fire that made my heart swell, and she pulled back just enough to look at me, her smile so wide and bright that it took my breath away. “Kael, we did it,” she said breathlessly, her voice full of joy, and she laughed, a sound so pure and free that I could not help but laugh along with her. “We actually did it. I cannot believe it.”I wrapped my arms around her waist and pulled her close, my forehead resting against hers, and I said softly, “You did it, Ivy. I was just there to watch you shine.”She shook her head, her hands coming up to
IVY'S POVThe weight of every gaze in the room landed on me at once, pressing down like a physical force, but I did not flinch. The whispers rippled through the crowd like waves crashing against the shore, and I could hear fragments of their conversations floating toward me—questions about who I was, why I was here, and who the handsome man beside me happened to be. I kept my chin high and my smile fixed in place, and Kael’s hand rested on the small of my back, steady and grounding, reminding me that I was not alone in this fight.Serena recovered first, because of course she did. She had always been quick to compose herself, quick to put on that mask of sweetness that fooled so many people. She set down her champagne glass with deliberate slowness and glided toward us, her silver gown shimmering under the chandeliers like liquid moonlight, and her blue eyes swept over me with open disdain, as if I was nothing more than an insect that had wandered into her perfect world.“Well, well,”
IVY’S POV“Then we do this together.”Kael’s voice was low, steady when he said that. His hazel eyes held mine, and I saw something shift in them—pride, maybe. Or wonder. Like he was seeing me for the first time.“You are not walking into that den alone.”I opened my mouth to argue, but he pressed a finger to my lips.“I know that look. You are about to tell me this is your fight. Your mess. Your burden to carry alone.” He shook his head slowly. “But it is not. Not anymore. You are mine, Ivy, and what is mine, I protect.”A shiver ran down my spine. Not from cold, but from the weight of being chosen, fully, and completely.“Kael...” I breathed.He pulled me into his chest, amd wrapped his arms around me like armor. “I will be at that function tonight. Not as your ally. Not as your friend, but as your claim. Let Damon see. Let Serena see. Let the entire Snowrich Pack see that the woman they discarded has found someone who would burn the world for her.”I pulled back slightly, searching
IVY’S POVI woke up slowly, with the warmth of Kael’s arms wrapped around me, and for a moment, I forgot where I was. The soft light of morning filtered through the curtains, which casting a golden glow across the room. I felt safe. I felt peaceful. I felt like I could finally breathe. The weight that had been pressing down on my chest for weeks seemed to lift, just a little.Then the memories came flooding back. The palace. Damon. Serena. The function. The plan. I could not escape it. I could not hide from it. I had to go back. I had to face them.I turned my head to look at Kael. He was still asleep, his face relaxed and peaceful. I studied the lines of his jaw, the curve of his lips, the way his chest rose and fell with each breath. He was so beautiful. So strong. So mine.I reached out and gently traced my fingers along his arm. He stirred, his eyes fluttering open. A slow smile spread across his face when he saw me.“Good morning,” he said, his voice low and croaky with sleep.I
IVY POVThe car was dead quiet.Pedro was driving with Liam on the passenger seat, while I sat in the back, staring out the window.Snowrich Pack had disappeared behind me.But I did not look back.We drove for hours. I was quiet throughout our trip, I did not ask where we were going because I did
IVY POVI sat on my bed and stared at my shaking hands with my heart thundering in my chest.Tara’s words kept repeating in my head.“They are coming, Ivy. They are coming to get you.”I did not know how long I sat there. Minutes. Hours.Then I heard a knock on the door.“Come in.” I said.The door
IVY POVI sat on the guest room bed with my shoulders slumped, eyes swollen and my throat was dry.Then my phone rang.Tara.I picked up.“Ivy?” Tara’s voice came through. “Is that you?”“It is me.” I said weakly.“What is wrong with your voice?” Tara’s voice sounded worried over the phone. “Why do
IVY’S POVI came home early because I forgot my necklace.The charity gala I had organized was still going on, but I could not stand there without my mother’s necklace, so I drove back to the pack house to get it.The house was strangely quiet when I entered. Too quiet.Then I started walking up th







