ELISE'S POV I made my way to the dungeon to see Alexandra. It couldn't wait till morning. I wanted answers and I needed them now. I clenched my fists to steady myself, but my heart was still racing. Alexandra. I still couldn't believe Alexandra was behind bars. When I reached her cell, I hesit
"She’s his true love. His everything. Some bonds aren’t meant to be broken." Her mocking voice, the vivid imagery she’d painted, pressed down on me till I felt like I was suffocating. My heart clenched as doubt crept in, whispering poisonous thoughts I couldn’t silence. Was I a fool to think I ev
EDEN'S POV I sat in Alpha Ferris' office, listening intently as he outlined my duties as the new Beta. I was determined to succeed in this role, to prove myself worthy of the title and the trust the Alpha had placed in me. He spoke with his usual calm authority and he gestured to the papers spread
I slipped back into my seat, picking up my pen and pretending to focus on the notes in front of me. But my mind was elsewhere. I replayed every word, every glance, every moment I’d just shared with Sophia. I didn’t understand how or why, but something about her had captivated me completely. And as
ELISE'S POV I had woken up that morning with an aching emptiness inside me. The space next to me in the bed was cold, untouched, and it hurt more than I thought it would. I had told Ferris I needed time alone, but the truth was I just couldn’t face him after everything. I didn’t know where we stood
"What the hell are you still doing here?" I demanded. Joan turned her head slowly, as if she wasn’t at all surprised to see me. She locked eyes with me. "Well, well, if it isn’t the new Luna, trying to establish her dominance," she teased. "It’s cute, really." I stared at her, too stunned to sp
ELISE’S POVAt the sight of Ferris, everywhere became silent. My breath hitched, and for a moment, I froze. I hadn’t expected him to return this soon—or at all."What is going on here?" Ferris's voice was calm but still authoritative.He walked forward to stand in front of two of us. In a corner, I
Joan blinked rapidl. “I didn’t mean—”“You are a guest here,” Ferris said “And as a guest, you will respect my Luna and her authority. Do you understand me?”“I_”“Why are you still here anyway? You put on quite the show last night. Fine, I can see you’re alive. You should be gone by now”“But 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