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
My stomach rolled at the sight of it. oh my Ferris.I walked beside Farrell, dressed in a gown that fit me perfectly. My hand rested lightly on his arm, like a good queen. I smiled with numb lips.The crowd bowed as we walked forward. Farrell raised his hand in acknowledgment.I didn’t see Ferris r
FERRIS’ POVI had been pacing in the office. My fists clenched and unclenched until my knuckles ached. Eden stood at the head of that long wooden table. The trackers were around the table too with maps and papers in front of them and their heads bowed in concentration. But I could feel the heat buil
FERRIS' POV When I got to the palace, I tried as much as possible to put what happened behind me but I couldn't. How could I? My wife, my mate, my Luna didn't know who I was. For thr second time I had to leave her with Farrell. I was not okay. And nothing could stop my emotions from being all
FERRIS’ POVMy hands were still stained red.I stared down at them. My chest was heaving and my breath was wild. I felt like a beast caged too long. The elder’s blood was thick on my fingers. The silence that followed the chaos still echoed in my ears. They had all watched me do it. They all saw me







