LOGINLillian’s POV“Remove your hand from my shoulder,” Grayson said coolly.Odette swallowed hard and slowly pulled her hand back.“Tonight, I am here to guard Lillian and her children,” Grayson said. “This is my only purpose and I will not be swayed from it.”Odette looked like she wanted to argue, but
Lillian’s POVThe night of the banquet, the children were bouncing around the room in their excitement. We were already dressed, Alex in a little suit, Madison and I in matching blue gowns. Hers had a bit more fluff at the skirts and she was giggling as she twisted at her waist, watching the skirts
Lillian’s POVExercise was important, especially for the children, so I insisted that they run around the massive lawn for a while, even though they wanted to spend every waking hour outside of their tutoring in their new playroom.They were playing tag when it happened. Alex was reaching for Madiso
I tucked in Madison as Grayson tucked in Alex, then we each moved to the other child to make sure they were properly tucked in. After, we quietly left the room.All the while, my heart ached. Grayson was such a good man, he would be such an amazing father.Was I doing the right thing by keeping it s
Lillian’s POVDuring our private dinner, Grayson was attentive with the children, asking them questions about their day, about their tutoring, and what they liked and didn’t like about the palace. The kids were naturally curious and had their own questions for Grayson. Many, many questions. I braced
Lillian’s POVGloria had some interesting insight, and a lot of speculation, but no idea where Teacher could have actually gone. After leaving her apartment, I was stumped again. Rather than wander around lost, I headed back to the palace, to the library there, hoping to research the Legendary Warri
I had seventeen minutes before the royal escort came to take me away. My father signed me up as the Alpha Prince's surrogate candidate. Alpha Prince Grayson, the King's only heir. He'd been in a coma for months.The King and Queen wanted a backup plan. An heir. So they'd sent word to all thirteen p
Lillian’s POVMy teacher stilled as his eyes focused on me. “Lillian?” Recognizing me, he lowered his bow at once. “What in the hells are you doing here?”“It’s a long story,” I said. “What are you doing here? You vanished so suddenly.”“I’m sorry about that,” he said.“It’s fine. I’m just… I’m so h
The maid turned to me. “Miss, it’s time for you to dress. Your presence is required at the ceremony.”I eyed the maid. She was a frail thing. She wouldn’t be able to force me.“If I refuse?” I asked.Her blank expression did not change. “Either I can help you dress or the guards can force you. I thi
Grayson’s POVWhile I had no idea what the Gamma was truly up to, I could guess he intended to manipulate Lillian and attempt to use her against me again. For both her sake and my own, I was bound and determined to keep that from happening. If that meant I had to travel out to their small pack and a







