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
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
ELISE'S POV It had been three days since Sophie woke up. Three days since the moment I should have celebrated with joy, except my heart felt heavier than ever. I had made it a habit to stay by Sophie’s side from morning till evening, pretending it was for her—though it was just as much for me. It
“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
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







