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
Lilith’s face fell. “What are you saying?” “I think…” I took a shaky breath. “I think once Anya becomes Alexander’s Luna, I should leave.” “Ella, you don’t mean that.” “Anya will make a good Luna.” I shrugged and picked at my quilt. “She’s kind and patient and caring. She’ll be good to Lucien,
Ella’s POV My face burned with shock, indignation, and embarrassment all at once. They wanted me to kiss Alexander. As if I hadn’t had my current situation rubbed in my face nearly enough lately. They actually thought that I was going to be his new wife, like we were a happy couple and not a griev
I hadn’t meant to say that last part, but it was true. I knew Anya didn’t care much for romance, but it was still spirit-crushing to be in a loveless marriage. I knew that feeling all too well, even if my story was different from hers. I glanced at Alexander, expecting him to be frustrated or angr
“Like shit, if I’m being honest.” He shifted in the bed, wincing. “The pain meds help, but they also make me tired all the time. I sleep more than I’m awake these days, and when I’m awake, I feel like puking and I can’t fucking eat anything.” My throat constricted as if I could feel his nausea. “I







