ELISE’S POV The air was cold, even though the sun was out.I walked beside Ferris. Sophia and Eden walked just ahead, bouncing over roots with smiles on their faces. They were like lovesick teenagers.Ferris was close, always close to me. His hand held the small of my back whenever the terrain got
ELISE'S POV The hairpin trembled between my fingers. I stared down at it. It was elegant. It was gold with tiny black stones lining the curve but it wasn’t just any hairpin. It was Gina’s. I would know it anywhere. I’d held it a thousand times. I helped pick it out on her thirteenth birthday. Ou
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