ELISE'S POV I blinked my eyes open, squinting at the morning light coming coming through the windows I stretched, feeling blissfully light, as if I didn't have a care in the world. We'll, right now I didn't. Ferris and I resolved our issues so all was right in the world again The memory of last
ELISE'S POV I stared at the file in my hands. My fingers traced the name on the cover. "Marco." I had to blink my eyes repeatedly to make sure I was seeing right. That single word made my heart race. I tilted my head in confusion. Could it be the same Marco I knew? If it was, why was his file
FERRIS' POV The moment I saw the folder in Elise’s hands, my heart stopped. In that moment, I knew I was in trouble. Elise was not the kind of woman to let things go easily. This file was the one thing I hadn’t wanted her to see. Looking at how annoyed she was, I blamed myself. I should have hidd
ELISE'S POV I sat on the edge of my bed, staring blankly at the wall in front of me. I let the silence fill every corner of the room. I didn't know what to say or do in this situation. My hand rested gently on my stomach. It was almost as if I was trying to reach a part of myself that could sooth
FERRIS' POV I slammed my fist on the desk for the hundredth time. My knuckles had turned white with frustration. There was only one thought on my mind - Elise. I had locked her in that room. She was probably pacing back and forth, furious, hurt, and confuse and I she had every right to feel tho
ELISE'S POV I clutched my stomach, breathing hard as I leaned against a tree trunk. My body wasn’t what it used to be. Now that I was pregnant, I noticed that I got tired easily. Every step I took felt heavier and every breath of mine came out ragged. I rested my hand protectively over my belly and
He took a step closer, and I took a step back. My heart pounded fast as I tried to think of an escape. I couldn’t reason with him. He was determined to follow orders, no matter the cost. I felt the panic in my chest but I forced it down. I wasn’t helpless. I could fight. Without another word, I tur
ELISE'S POV I stood frozen in shock as I watched Ferris standing there. The expression on Ferris' face was colder and sharper than steel. One of Barley’s hands was already lying on the floor, severed. Barley clutched his bleeding wrist as he screamed. His eyes were wide with pain and terror. Ferri
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