LOGINWill things get easier for Jessica or harder? Be sure to leave a comment, review or gem to let me know your thoughts so far. Ellie xo
Jessica POV We all stood in complete silence, staring at the dead man who had been a part of our torture for almost twenty years. I slowly turned to look at Josh and Donna. Donna was crying tears of relief. Josh looked conflicted; he had lost his cousin again but was relieved that Henry was gone. Julia was sobbing on the floor, having been told what she believed about her mate had been true. I looked to the King and Queen who were simply standing there in complete shock. I waited for the King to pass some kind of judgement, but he said nothing. I moved towards Julia, wanting to help ease her pain and suffering. She lifted her head, “He is gone,” she whispered. I did not say anything. There was nothing I could say that would make this any easier for her. I did a quick scan of her body and quickly healed her injuries. Then I wrapped my arms around her and simply held her as she continued to s
Jessica POV I slowly started to come awake sensing threats surrounding me. I opened my eyes and squinted around to see what was happening. Cole was holding me and I was drawing from his energy to regain my strength. My head slowly moved across the scene. I saw Julia in a heap on the floor, I saw Josh also sprawled out, wounds visible from where I sat. What terrified me most was watching Donna use her own powers to toss Henry across the room. I saw him crash into the wall, I heard the bones break and I watched Donna slowly walk towards Henry. He spit out blood, clearly bleeding internally. His wolf was not healing him fast enough. I saw Julia try to stand but she was having no luck. I slid off Cole’s lap as he stood with me, prepared to catch me in I fell. “Donna,” I said softly, trying to reach her. I did not know if she had the ability within her to kill Henry. I watched Julia start to cr
Cole POV I held onto Jessica like my life depended on it. She had seen so much in a short period of time. And was passed out cold. I had not seen her react to what she had seen like this before. It had me concerned. However, I could not ignore the tension in the room. The guards were standing with an outraged Henry. “How can you believe such lies from a woman you barely know?” Henry demanded. Josh stood very close to Henry. Close enough to punch him in the face. Had Henry not been held up by guards, he would have fallen. “I believe every word!” Josh roared. “Why would she lie? She has no interest in the crown!” he stated. Henry looked at him in shock. “Well, it is clear what side you are on,” Henry commented as he turned to look at the King. “My King, you believe me, don’t you?” Henry asked. The King looked conflicted and I felt instant rage. There was no reason for Jessica to put her
Jessica POV I was shocked to see the bastard so blatantly enter the room. I looked to Donna who had tensed but Josh took her hand and was doing his best to calm her. The King growled, “What are you doing here, Henry?” he demanded. “I did not feel it was fair to miss out on family time,” Henry replied. “This was a private dinner, Henry. You knew that was our intention,” the Queen stated. “Yes, but I did not get a welcome home dinner,” Henry pouted. The King looked at him, disbelieving what was happening. The King was quickly scanning the table measuring the distress of his guests. “Henry, I feel it would be best if you left,” the King commented. Henry smirked, as he moved closer to the table. “How about we see what everyone else thinks,” he noted as he took an empty seat at the table. He gestured for food to be brought to him, as he looked at everyone at the table. “Well, what were we talki
Jessica POV We had arrived, with Julia, for supper. Josh and Donna had not come down yet. We were met with the King, and he introduced us to his mate and Queen. “It is lovely to meet you all,” the Queen stated softly. “We have not had princesses in the palace for many years. It is a treat for us,” she added. “I do not think I will ever get used to being referred to as a princess,” I admitted, as Julia nodded her head in agreement. I could feel Julia’s tension, and I knew it was related to her missing mate. We had not had a chance to speak with her before coming down for supper. I had not had a chance to let her know my plan. We heard movement at the door, and I was relieved to see Josh and Donna. Donna looked more alert than when we had last seen her. She was cautious upon entering the dining hall and looked around as if anticipating her nightmare would produce itself once again. “We hav
Jessica POV Henry looked at all of us, one at a time. “You think you are so smart, don’t you? Demanding me to show myself, as if I am the one who caused the damage?” he ranted. “Why don’t you want to show yourself?” Josh demanded. “I am the one who has been held captive for years; not you,” Henry replied. Josh had no time for this show. He moved closer to Henry while Henry took a step backwards. Cole had moved into his path so that Henry was trapped. He growled, as Josh reached forward and grabbed his wrist. Turning his hand over, everyone held their breath as they waited. Nothing. Nothing was on the inside of Henry’s wrist. Julia moved closer, “That is not possible,” she whispered as she glanced around the room. She was met with sympathy, knowing she believed this was the man who had been tormenting her. Julia turned her stare on Henry who looked at her with a blank stared. “Satisfied n
Jessica POV I was going through the scan. Because of the nature of the bug inside of me, it was taking longer than I had expected. Cole was waiting for me right outside the door, never leaving my side. I felt warm inside. Not from the bug, but rather from the commitment we
Cole POV I looked to Jessica in awe, as she looked completely shaken up. Carson had already moved towards Marly and Everly, checking them both over. “The wolf never got near us,” Marly stated, smiling at Jessica. Jessica stood shaking in my arms. Likely adrenalin racing th
Marly POV “It means somebody, in this case Rogues, are at our borders. Until we know why, they are considered to be a threat,” I shared with her. I snuggled in with Everly, wishing there was a way to break through to Jessica. Anything to help her come out of her shell a bit
Cole POV I could feel her distress through the door. She was thinking about rejecting me. I could not let that happen. I whipped the door open and pulled Jessica into my arms. “You are stuck with me,” I muttered before capturing her lips with my own. I could not get enough of







