LOGINLayla’s POVIt’s a year after Camila’s trial that Alexander and I renew our vows.Of all things, it was Benjamin’s idea.Everyone had been expecting a wedding. Alexander had made no secret he was courting the leader of Starfall, and though it took a while, Vincent and William both gave their officia
Layla’s POVI’m still reeling from the news that Vincent is my brother and William my grandfather, even though it makes perfect sense to the wolf inside me. In fact, she seems rather put out that I didn’t figure it out sooner.Leona smiles at us all as though blessing us, but I can feel there’s some
Or, more honestly, I want to be a part of whatever sounds like it’s going very right.I knock at the door, but there’s no answer. I hear William laugh again, and the door opens with a slight push.The tableau inside sends my stomach to my knees. Vincent and Layla are embracing, Benjamin is jumping u
Layla’s POVI had expected Leona to disperse the crowd after the Inquisitor had Camila hauled away, but instead, she just calls for a recess. I just nod like a good Delta, even though I had never held that title for Leona officially, and walk over to Vincent and William to ask if I could host them f
She watches as we approach, nodding at Alexander to acknowledge his position, but then also nods to Leona, which reassures me. The simple gesture indicates the Inquisitor recognizes Starfall as an independent entity and Leona as our leader.I then spot Vincent and William standing nearby. Again, the
Layla’s POVAlexander won’t go out of my house. I’ve dropped every hint. I’ve said Benjamin needs his rest. I’ve made comments about the trial and needing to prepare. I’ve all but opened the front door and pointed outside.Actually, I would do exactly that, but Benjamin is enraptured. Everything Ale
Layla’s POVI rub my aching head again as I stamp the last few invitations. Invitations that were supposed to be stamped and sent out by Camila, but because she knows nothing, it falls to me to get them out. The neighboring packs and royals wouldn’t appreciate sloppy work.Ben glances at me when I c
Layla’s POV“This is Camila, the new Delta.”Even as I say the words, I feel the nausea roll in my gut. Does Alexander not understand how this feels? Was this his plan all along? To bring in his fated mate and replace me?I stare at the girl as she meets the other Deltas. My eyes find MY MOTHER’S ne
Alexander’s POVCamila breathes softly as she sleeps.Sighing, I move to the other side of the bed, but before I can sit, something catches my eye from outside the window.Layla’s familiar, lithe form walks away from the hospital.I watch her as she leaves, her form drawing my eye and my attention.
Layla’s POVMy feet grow heavy, making me stumble. Quickly, I steady myself, regain my footing, and look around. Everyone is too busy looking at Alexander and the girl—no, the woman—he’s holding. I watch with a churning sickness as he carefully bandages her wounds.The sickness quickly turns into so







