LOGINI felt his hand on my shoulder and turned. He was looking down at me with that expression he got sometimes. The one that made me feel like I was the only person in the world.“Come with me,” he said quietly.“Where?”“You’ll see.”He took my hand and led me away from the party. We walked through the
Epilogue Part IIElla’s POVChaos was my new normal these days. Especially today, on Lucien’s sixth birthday.My son was currently running around with a wooden sword, chasing after his shrieking sisters. Lilith was the faster of the two, her blonde hair streaming behind her as she ducked behind a tr
I tried to refuse, but it was no use. My water broke the moment Alexander helped me stand, and chaos ensued. The last I saw of the conference table, the Alphas had abandoned their reports on the Anthonies’ experimental medicine.Dammit.By the time we reached the hospital, I was barely coherent. Dr.
Epilogue IElla’s POVSix months later.I shifted in my chair, trying to find a comfortable position. My belly was enormous now, stretched to its limits with the twins. Every movement felt like an effort, and my back ached constantly. But I couldn’t afford to show weakness.Not here. Not now.“Are y
My throat tightened. I’d forgiven Liam a long time ago for everything that had happened between us, but hearing him actually say the words… It meant a lot more than I expected it to.“I only ever missed you for those ten years you were gone, you know,” I whispered. “Nothing could change that.”“I kn
Ella’s POVI barely had time to process what was happening before Anya was whisking me back to the dressing room.“We’ve got maybe twenty minutes,” she said, already working to undo the buttons on the back of my coronation gown. “The officiant needs time to set up, and people need to get seated, but
Ella & LiamEllaAlexander stared at the pickle on my fork like it might be poisoned.“Ella, why are you feeding me a pickle?”Without answering out loud, I glanced pointedly toward the photographer across the street. Understanding crossed Alexander’s face. With a barely perceptible sigh, he leaned
“Please escort Sophia back to her house,” he said calmly.Sophia’s mouth dropped open. “But—”“Go,” Alexander cut her off.Of course he would only send her home, I thought bitterly; her father spoiled her. This wasn’t a real punishment. But I kept that to myself.As the guard escorted a whining Soph
I tried not to gawk at the delicious V-line of his hips, reminding myself that as attractive as he was, I still hated him.“The new contract,” he said, holding out a pen. “All you have to do is sign.”I picked the contract up off the coffee table and flipped through it, ensuring everything was in or
Ella, Alexander, & SophiaElla“I’m sorry, Ella.”I blinked, stunned by Alexander’s sudden apology. He had never apologized before. Not for anything.Something about the words softened something deep inside of me—or maybe it was just my exhaustion that led me to confess. I suddenly felt guilty for l







