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
Alexander’s POV I had been so stupid. So completely and utterly stupid. Vile. Contemptible, even. How could I have kissed another woman? How could I have let the pull of the full moon and the haze of a few half-priced drinks cloud my judgement enough to do something like that? Ella’s grave was
Ella’s POV The afternoon light filtered through the sunroom windows as Anya and I sat surrounded by piles upon piles of cardstock, gold ribbon, and calligraphy supplies. We’d begun work on the invitations; Anya had wanted to make them herself, both to save money and give them a personal touch. T
Only once she was gone did Alexander turn to me. His lips parted, but no words came out. The pained look in those green eyes made the remaining vestiges of my resolve waver. I’d told myself before that I would truly keep my distance from him, but now… I didn’t think. I just surged forward with a
I slipped inside as quietly as possible, staying hidden behind a shelf near the entrance. Margaret was saying something to the librarian, who was frowning at her over her glasses. Curious, I crept closer, making sure to stay out of sight. “You want access to the restricted section?” the library







