MasukI 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’s POVLucien’s giggles filled the room, clear and bright as if he had simply woken from his nap.Dr. Evelyn gasped and rushed forward, dropping to her knees beside my wheelchair. I didn’t protest as she began tugging at one of the bandages on Lucien’s arm—I was too frozen in shock at the sudden
Ella’s POVThe journey to Forgotten Mountain took us nearly two days.Two days of driving through winding roads that seemed to run in circles. Two days of camping beneath the stars, huddled around a fire while I tried not to think about Alexander locked up in that cell.When we finally arrived at th
“A few weeks, at least. Maybe longer. We’ll need to monitor him closely for infection.” Dr. Evelyn hesitated. “He’s lucky to be alive.”Lucky. The word felt like a joke. There was nothing lucky about any of this. I looked over at Alexander. He was staring at Lucien with such raw horror on his face
Ella’s POVMargaret.I knew it was her the moment I heard her voice mingling with Anya’s, like the hiss of a snake coiling just beneath the sweet tone of my friend’s words. She had been here all along, hadn’t she? Watching, waiting. Hoping for a chance to strike with her venom and hatred.Anya’s bod







