MasukELISE’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
ELISE’S POVI walked into the dining room with Farrell, hand in hand. The warmth of his palm in mine made me feel light, like everything was finally settling into place. The heavy weight that had once sat on my chest was now lifted—at least for this moment.The dining room was bathed in the sunlight
GINA’S POVIt was a bright morning. The sun light came in through the large glass windows. The light made the breakfast table even more beautiful. What can I say? I loved beautiful things. I liked to consider myself an artist.I sat at the head of the long dining table with Elise to my left and Farr
FERRIS' POV Every cell in my body went still as soon as I saw him. Farrell. He stood tall and proud, almost like he'd belonged there all along. My stomach twisted into a knot so tight I nearly doubled over. Around me, every single elder, council member, and warrior rose to their feet and bowed..
Elise’s POVI sat at the edge of the bed in the royal chambers, next to Farrell. His presence felt like poison in the air I breathed.I moved slowly. My hands trembled beneath the fabric of my gown, but I forced them still. Beside me, Farrell was all smiles and confidence. Today, Ferris would be exe







