She stood beside him now. Farrell. The man who took everything. The imposter in my throne, in my bed, in my life. Elise looked at him like he was her world.But she was mine.I closed my eyes, swallowing hard. The worst part wasn’t dying. I wasn’t afraid of death.It was dying while she carried our
ELISE’S POVThe moment I opened my eyes, I knew everything had changed.It was like waking from a long, terrible dream. Except this time, I remembered the dream was real. Every detail. Every heartbeat. Every kiss. Every lie.Ferris.The name echoed in my mind over and over again. I could feel his na
ELISE’S POVThe feeling of sheets against my skin was the first thing I noticed as woke up. The first thing I saw when I opened my eyes was the sunlight coming in through the window.Before I could gather my thoughts, the door opened and Farrell walked in.“Good morning,” Farrell said softly.He ste
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
EDEN’S POVThe hall was suffocatingly silent. Everyone stood with their eyes locked on me. Some had their eyes wide with anticipation. Others had surprised expressions. Others had pity in their eyes.But I didn’t flinch. My shoulders were squared. My heart beat was steady. I looked at Farrell straig
EDEN’S POVI had always believed that nothing could shake the ground beneath my feet. I had seen wars. I had led armies. I had witnessed the rise and fall of many, but nothing, nothing, prepared me for what I saw today.I stepped into the hall where the elders were. My chest was tight with dread. Th