Ferris' POVI stared at the reflection in the mirror. My jaw was clenched so tightly it ached. My fingers fumbled with the golden cufflinks as if they too were unsure of what to make of today. I tried to still my hands, tried to gather myself, but my thoughts wouldn’t let me.Farrell had a crest.A
FERRIS’ POVI wasn’t expecting Farrell to show up. Not here. Not today.I didn’t want anything to ruin Elise’s day. She’d been through so much already.The party was already in full swing. Everyone was laughing, playing games and dancing before this interruption came. For a while, it felt like peace
ELISE’S POVWarmth.That was the first thing I felt before I even opened my eyes. I felt soothing heat wrapped around me like a cocoon. My bare legs were tangled in the soft sheets, and my cheeks instantly grew warm as flashes from the night before came flooding back.Ferris.My breath caught.The m
ELISE’S POVI couldn’t breathe.Joan’s words echoed in my ears over and over again.What?“Kill her,” she said again “You heard me, Ferris. Do it.”I shook my head violently. I struggled against my restraints but it was no use.“No… Ferris, please—don’t listen to her,” I whispered,But Ferris didn’t
ELISE’S POVThe first thing I felt was pain. I felt throbbing pain all over my body. My head was heavy, my limbs were sluggish and it felt like I’d been dipped in cement. I tried to move, but the cold bite of metal around my wrists stopped me. My eyes fluttered open slowly, and it took a long moment
Sophie cleared her throat. “So… what happened earlier? When Raven came in?”I tensed.“It was nothing,” I lied, trying to wave it off.“Elise,” Sophie narrowed her eyes “You’re a terrible liar.”“She just wanted to talk. About the prophecy and… other things. But we’ll get into that later. You’re sti
His pace was fast, urgent. We passed several halls in silence.“Eden,” I gasped, breathless, “Where are we going? What’s happening?”He didn’t look at me as he replied. “With Joan missing, you're the next likely target. You shouldn’t be alone, not even for a second.”I stumbled. “A target? You think
ELISE’S POVI stood in Ferris’ office. I couldn’t stop thinking about the prophecy that Raven told us.Kraden would be reincarnated. My son.I couldn't breathe.My knees threatened to give way beneath me, but I didn’t fall. I couldn’t. Instead, I stared blankly in space. I didn’t know what to do. I
FERRIS' POV The moment Raven’s words left her mouth, it was like the world fell silent. “Kraden,” she whispered again. She looked into space as if she was seeing something we couldn't. The name was dark and ancient. It struck through my chest like a blade. My knees buckled slightly, and for a mom