FAZER LOGINEllie’s POVThe room was so silent you could hear a pin drop. But it didn’t last long before I continued cutting my meat, smiling at Dominic’s parents like I hadn’t just admitted our marriage wasn’t consummated yet.His father turned to him. “Dominic,” he said, voice low, “is this true? You don’t ev
Now, even if my actions weren’t achieving what I really hoped for—divorce—at least other people were getting something out of it.Still, it only made me resolve to be even worse as a Luna. The last thing I wanted was for Dominic to start agreeing with these women and try to use it as an excuse to ke
Ellie’s POVThe academy, unfortunately, was closed that day due to it being a Sunday, which meant that I had no choice but to stay home.I did try to hide in my room all day, hoping to go unnoticed, but it didn’t work. The moment I cracked open the door to sneak out for some breakfast, I was spotted
But I couldn’t. It had happened, no matter how much I tried to wish it out of existence, and it was going to happen again if I stayed. And no amount of good feelings in Dominic’s arms could change that.I knew that now.“Alpha Dominic.” A male voice suddenly called out to us, causing both of us to t
Ellie’s POVDominic stared at my outfit.So did everyone else.I maintained my smile as I walked up to him, acting for all the world like I had no idea that I was currently sticking out like a sore thumb. As if putting on my most mismatched, inappropriate, ill-fitting outfit was just another Tuesday
Elie’s POVI dropped my bag on the floor. “I was at the library all night.”Dominic didn’t budge. “The library.” It wasn’t a question.“Yep. Now if you don’t mind—”“Ellie.” He stepped in the way of the stairs before I could leave, blocking me with his frame. “We need to talk about this. Don’t you t
This time, I’m not soaked.And no one was hurt.My hand presses to my temple. Thank gods.The applause hasn’t even finished fading when Vivian’s voice cuts through it.“She rigged it!” She points innocently. “I’m sorry! But! She did!”The room stills.I turn just in time to see her step forward, loo
Vivian POV I am not nervous.Nervousness is for girls who don’t plan.I smooth my gloves as I stand at the edge of the ballroom, breathing in candle smoke and polished marble, letting the music settle into my bones. Every detail tonight has been chosen with intention, every curl pinned just so, and
I stop walking and check it.My parents.Right….It was coming up.I stare at the screen for a long moment before answering.Sure, why not. Perfect timing for another train wreck.—Ellie POVA few days have passed and my ankle has strong strong enough to walk on, mostly without a limp.But that did
Dominic POV The moment her voice cuts through the ballroom, my body goes still.I whip around.There’s no way she—She’s…on the damn stage.“Shit,” I mutter under my breath. “You little—”“I reject the bond,” Ellie says, and it hits like a blade sliding straight between my ribs. “I always have.”My







