LOGINELISE’S POVYEARS LATER.The sun was warm that morning. The golden light filled the gardens. For the first time in a long time, I felt like I could just sit and breathe without fear sitting heavy in my chest. The air smelled sweet, full of roses, and the world felt gentle again.I sat under the will
Elise’s POVThe world stopped spinning the moment I saw it.The devourer.The thing Gina had called forth twisted behind her in a storm of shadows. Its form shifted into many forms. It was almost too terrible for the eyes to follow. It looked like smoke given flesh, like nightmares sculpted into bei
I swallowed hard. My tears blurred my vision.“Gina,” I whispered “This ends tonight. You and me.”The fight exploded in an instant.The courtyard shook beneath my feet as Gina and I circled each other.Gina tilted her head. Lyra whimpered in her arms. Every time my daughter screamed, the earth spli
ELISE’S POVJackson’s body was warm in my arms, but the life had already drained from his eyes. His lips were parted slightly, as if he still wanted to say something—something he hadn’t gotten the chance to tell me. My throat burned as I swallowed hard. Tears rolled down my eyes.Gina laughed loudly
ELISE’S POVI ran out of the battle field. I let my wolf guide me to Gina’s location. I could already perceive her scent in the air. But then I heard it.The scream.“Help! Someone—please!”My blood ran cold. That voice… it was my mother’s.I didn’t even think. My feet carried me , tracing her voice
ELISE’S POVThe sky darkened, swallowing every trace of sunlight. The eclipse had come.I stood at the window, staring at the darkness in the heavens. My heart was pounding so loud it drowned out the silence. The shadows crawled across the walls of the castle. The air was heavy with dread, and deep
He roared and grabbed me by the throat, lifting me effortlessly before slamming me down with enough force to crater the floor. I rolled, dodging the next crushing blow. My tail lashed, wrapping around his leg. I yanked. He fell, and I was on top of him instantly. My fangs sank deep into his shoul
GINA’S POVFarrell and I talked when Elise left. Farrell looked so calm and composed but underneath his composure, I knew there was something else there. A weakness. Her name was Elise.I set the glass down gently, folding my hands in front of me.“So?” I asked, tilting my head slightly, giving him
FERRIS’ POVI never thought I could forget how to breathe. But standing here and watching her, it's like my lungs forgot their purpose.There she was. Elise.No mask could hide her from me. Not her changed hairstyle or the skimpy dress that clung to her body like it had been made for her alone. I co
ELISE’S POVThe hall was loud with murmurs as the elders whispered among themselves. I stood quietly to the side. I watched as the guards took Eden away.Who was that man? And who was the other girl? They both seemed very familiar for some reason. Then, Farrell turned to me."Elise," he said gently







