LOGINUnbidden, my mind went back to the day I’d asked Hunter to look into her past—only for it to turn up nothing. Something about that, combined with whatever was going on now, piqued my interest. Sleep was eluding me that night anyway, too guilty over the upcoming wedding—every time I shut my eyes I
Ella’s POV “Alpha,” I said, turning. “I wasn’t expecting to see you there.” “Sorry to sneak up on you. I just noticed you were shivering, so I wanted to help.” The kindness in the gesture took me by surprise. I didn’t know what to say, so I just stood there, staring up at him with what was lik
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
Ella’s POV I took a step back instinctively, a fear colder than the rain rushing through me. Margaret couldn’t know who I was. She couldn’t recognize me. I was supposed to be dead and buried. “I’m sorry, I don’t think we’ve met,” I said, forcing a smile. Margaret’s sharp eyes studied my face f
“Have you ever heard any stories about our ancestors? Particularly anything involving…” I hesitated, then forced myself to continue, “black magic. Necromancy.” The color drained from my mother’s face. “What brought this on?” I told her about my visit with Liam and the witch. When I was finished,
Ella’s POV A few days later, just three days before the full moon, I found myself standing in the estate’s sunroom with Anya, surrounded by wedding magazines, fabric samples, and an array of flowers. She was planning for her wedding to Alexander, and although I wanted to be anywhere but here wha







