FERRIS' POV The laughter and chatter of the nobles got on my nerves. Most of them hadn't lifted a single finger during the hunt, but here they were, boasting and teasing each other with exaggerated stories. Their flattery was endless, their laughter too loud. It was a front—a way to get into my goo
MARCO'S POV I heard the wind rustling through the leaves, but all I could focus on was Elise, standing there, just a few feet in front of me. Her face was half-lit by the silver glow. Her long, dark hair flowed over her shoulders and her eyes—those beautiful brown eyes I’d loved for as long as I co
ELISE'S POV I made my way out of the woods with Marco’s words echoing in my mind. He had asked me to leave with him, to walk away from all of this—away from Ferris. I knew why he wanted me to go. I could see the fire in his eyes every time he looked at me, the way his fingers would linger on my sk
ELISE'S POV I woke up to the soft sound of Ferris breathing beside me. For a moment, I lay there, soaking in the warmth of his body against mine. His arms were wrapped around me, just as they had been when we fell asleep. I missed this—waking up next to him, feeling his presence so close. It felt l
That sent a wave of warmth through me. I felt special—like I was the only one who truly knew him. The only one who got to see him like this, vulnerable and carefree. “I’ll be back soon,” he promised, reluctantly pulling away and standing up. “Try not to start any more pillow fights while I’m gone.”
ELISE'S POV The storage cabin was empty. For a moment, I just stood there, blinking at the vacant shelves where crates and bags of game should have been stacked high. Everyone else around me shared the same shocked expressions, murmuring among themselves. Everyone was filled FL with disbelief as t
ELISE'S POV I stood rooted to the spot, wondering where it all went wrong. I could hear their accusations all around me. Each whisper, each glare, weighed on me, until the weight felt almost unbearable. "She was working with Marco," one person muttered "It's obvious" "Yes" someone else added "T
ELISE'S POV I stared at my reflection in the mirror. I was dressed in an fancy gown I’d chosen for the feast, but my heart felt as heavy as the jewels adorning my neck. I was supposed to happy—this night marked a celebration of our return to the palace. The hunt was over and that was something to c
ELISE'S POVFerris moved faster than I had ever seen him before. He was moving with deadly intentions.“Ferris, no!” I cried out in panic.I didn’t think. My body acted before my brain could catch up. One second Farrell was standing and the next, Ferris was charging at him like a predator out for bl
ELISE'S POVMy heart nearly leapt out of my chest when I turned around and saw him—Farell.What was he doing here? How the hell did he even get in here?"What the hell are you doing here?" I asked. My tone was a bit sharper than I’d like but it wasn’t my fault. I was a bit shocked. I wasn’t expectin
ELISE’S POVI stood in the middle of the living room with my hands on my hips. I looked at the place with a dreadful feeling.The place was……horrible.It was extremely dirty.The dust here had settled like a second skin over everything: shelves, floors, curtains… even the light seemed duller with it
ELISE'S POV The scream tore from my throat before I even opened my eyes. My heart pounded like a drum against my ribs, and my breathing was heavy. I was sweating, trembling. I was in a bed that once made me feel safe. in that moment, nothing felt safe. Not even this room. I had been dreaming. N
JOAN’S POVThe stench of iron burned the inside of my nostrils.My wrists throbbed from the tightness of the enchanted shackles, and the cold stone beneath me did nothing to soothe the ache in my bones. Rats squealed somewhere nearby, likely celebrating the scent of blood left from the last mad soul
FERRIS’ POVElise was at my side, holding me and kissing my cheek. I couldn’t help but laugh. I was so happy to be in her arms again.I touched her stomach “How’s our future king doing?’Elise pouted “It’s a girl”“Please, don’t start” Eden said with a sigh “You’re gonna make me miss Sophia”We laug
FERRIS' POV Everything changed as soon as Farrell walked in. Damn him, he always knew how to make an entrance. He held a drive in his gloved hand—small, silver,. But the weight of it? I could already tell it was heavy enough to shake kingdoms. “Farrell,” I called “What’s this?” He looked up at
FERRIS' POV. “Alpha,” Eden’s voice was barely a whisper as he stood behind me. I didn't even remember that he was present. That's how occupied I've been “Tell me you have a plan. Please.” I turned to him. The exhaustion in my bones was so heavy I could barely shake my head. “I have nothing,” I wh
FERRIS’ POVThe chamber was colder than I remembered. Not just in temperature—but in energy.The council members murmured in their seats. The place was filled with gathered council members, warriors, nobles, and guards. Everyone important in the pack was present. Everyone’s eyes were on me.I sat at