Cassian’s expression didn’t change. “And if it happens again?”Before Ferris could respond, Eden stepped forward “Then we’ll handle it again. And maybe next time, Hollow Hind can send warriors instead of questions.”A few people chuckled under their breath. I bit back a laugh myself.Cassian blinked
ELISE’S POVI opened the door to Ferris’ private study with a smile already on my lips. The moment I stepped in, I saw him behind his grand desk, making a call. His eyes found mine instantly and softened.He didn’t say a word—just lifted one hand and curled his fingers, beckoning me closer.I didn’t
“Then take me to Eden.”The guards exchanged looks.One of them muttered, “He might actually kill him…”The other one grunted “Wait here.”They kept their weapons drawn as they sent a runner inside. I stood still, waiting for him to come back.Ten minutes passed. Then twenty.Finally, the gates open
Then his veins lit up. Black fire came out from his chest, burning from the inside out. His body convulsed violently and in seconds he crumbled to ash.Cole cursed. “Damn magical failsafe.”I stared at the spot. My blood was boiling.“How did they get through?” I growled. “We reinforced the southern
JACKSON’S POVIt started with silence—the kind that feels too quiet, like something is about to happen. I’d been pacing the southern edge of our territory, checking on the patrols, when the wind shifted.“Alpha!” someone shouted just as the ground beneath us cracked open.All of a sudden, vines came
ELISE'S POV I sat in the dining hall the next day. My eyes kept moving to the spot near the throne room entrance. The blood was gone now. It was cleaned. The maids had scrubbed it till it disappeared. But I saw it vanish—sucked into that cursed sigil like it had a will of its own. I tightened m