LOGINNATALIE’S POVIt struck me as odd the moment I heard the twins had gone to Alistair’s.Normally, my boys held on to me and Liam. They hated being away from us for too long. They were always close enough to interfere whenever Liam wrapped his arms around me.I chuckled softly to myself, remembering j
NATALIE’S POVMy daughter hadn’t spoken more than three words to her brothers since the fight at school. Every time she saw them, her nose wrinkled, her shoulders went stiff and she walked away .It made my heart ache. They adored her. They really did. But they had no idea how to show it without bul
NATALIE’S POVSome days I still couldn’t believe this was my life.Standing on the balcony of the palace, I watched the courtyard below. Warriors sparred. Young pups ran past them, chasing each other with wooden swords. Their laughter echoed in the air.Omegas crossed with baskets of bread and herbs
NATALIE’S POVThe time had come.Aurora took my hands with tears in her eyes. “I am so proud of you. You are stronger than I ever was.”Allistair entered. He gasped and his eyes widened when he saw me. “Natalie…” His voice broke. “You are breathtaking.”I swallowed hard “Dad… will you walk me down t
NATALIE’S POVI woke up with butterflies in my stomach. For a moment, I just lay there, staring at the ceiling. My heart was beating so fast it almost hurt.Today. Today was the day I married Liam again. The thought alone made me filled with so much happiness.Suddenly, the door opened. Chloe, Iris
NATALIE’S POVThe morning came in through the curtain. My body was still humming with the fire in Liam’s touch. He lay beside me. His skin was warm against mine. His chest rose and fell slowly.I rolled onto my side, running my hands over his heart. He wrapped his arm around me immediately, pulling
A young scout stepped forward. He was broad. He looked fast. He had the aura of someone who’d never lost a fight.Perfect.We stepped into a cleared circle.“Don’t go easy,” the seargeant said. “If she bleeds, she bleeds.”The others cheered him on, already convinced this would be a quick show.He c
ELIZA’S POVI stood in front of the mirror, adjusting the last piece of my disguise. I put on a paid of cargo pants and a black t shirt. A scarf was tied around my neck and lower face, concealing my identity from a distance and shielding me from the harsh wind.The forged crest of the Dune scouts—a
ELIZA’S POVToday was Alexander’s coronation ceremony.Nobles from every corner of the kingdom filled the hall, dressed in their finest robes. Their heads were all turned toward the platform at the end of the aisle where he stood—my Alexander.I stood just slightly behind him at first.He looked bre
ELIZA’S POVMy head ached as I opened my eyes. My body ached all over. It felt like I’d been dragged through fire and frozen in ice but I was alive. I was breathing, at least.And that meant something. I was lucky to be aliveI turned my head slightly to see Alexander.His head was bowed.One hand w







