Ellie's POVPanic began to set in as I realized the true scope of my situation. I had thought that as long as I didn't dance with Dominic, I'd be safe from forming the mate bond. But my wolf's revelation changed everything.If I wanted to avoid being bound to Dominic forever, I had to escape the cer
Ellie's POVVivian emerged from her own fitting room just as Dominic's face fell. When she saw him, she immediately rushed to his side, linking their arms together in an obvious display of possession."Dominic!" she exclaimed breathlessly. "What do you think of my dress? Don't I look beautiful?"But
Ellie's POVThe dean blinked in surprise, then quickly recovered with a relieved smile."Ah, so that's it! Miss Ellie must have been trying to avoid trouble from Lucas's exes and admirers, hiding it until the last minute." He chuckled, clearly pleased to have the problem resolved. "Well, it just so
"Ellie, I—" he started, his voice softer than before.But Marcus opened his mouth, clearly about to say something on Dominic's behalf. Probably something about how Dominic was just looking out for me, how as future Alpha he had responsibilities, how I should be grateful for his protection.Before Ma
Ellie's POVEveryone around fell silent, not daring to speak. The usual chatter and laughter of the courtyard died away as all eyes turned to us. Students who had been walking by stopped in their tracks, sensing the tension in the air.Dominic's expression stayed neutral, but I noticed tension in hi
Ellie's POVThe next day, I spotted Dominic waiting outside my classroom. The sight made something twist in my chest. This kind of thing – waiting around, trying to see someone – used to be what I always did for him.When I finally appeared, chatting casually with some classmates, I made sure not to