“Thanks”-It didn’t take me time to get to the west wing. It felt like a whole different world from the palace.It didn’t take long to find Farrell’s quarters. Two tall guards stood outside with their weapons drawn. They didn’t look like they wanted to move.“I need to see him,” I said “Now.”The g
ELISE’S POVThe halls of the palace felt colder tonight.As I walked, it felt like everything was spiraling out of control. My chest ached rom the bond. From him. Ferris.His guilt hit me hard to the point where it was suffocating me. I could feel him trying to keep it all in, trying to put on the f
I lifted my hands to cup his face. He trembled under my touch/“You’re not that boy anymore,” I said softly. “You’ve grown. You’ve learned. You’re trying to lead with integrity now. That’s what matters.”He closed his eyes and leaned into my palms. He breathed me in like I was the only air he could
ELISE’S POVI didn’t bother knocking.My steps were quick and my heart was pounding so loudly that I was sure everyone else could hear it. I had heard whispers—murmurs from the courtroom. Everyone was talking about it. it seemed like everyone else knew something I didn’t. It also seemed like the tri
Ferris' POVThe moment I saw her, my breath caught in my throat. It felt like my lungs were on fire.Time stilled, like the world itself was holding its breath with me. I could hear the shift in the air before anyone spoke. I didn’t know how long I stood there staring at her with a shocked expressio
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