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
When my turn came, I approached the table with every intention of making similar errors. I’d pour the tea too fast, spill something on the pristine white tablecloth, maybe even use the wrong spoon for the sugar.But the moment my hands touched the teapot, muscle memory took over.I warmed the cups w
EllaA Luna Trial. Alexander was going to host a Luna Trial to replace me less than a month after my death.The crowd went wild, cheers and applause turning into a din in the space. Meanwhile, my heart was cracking inside my chest. For a moment, when Alexander had been so gentle with me in the kitch
I sighed, staying there for a few moments to compose myself before I slipped into the party.The banquet was exactly what I expected: grand and opulent, filled with finely dressed guests. The smell of decadent food made my mouth water, and waiters passed by with trays of champagne.I reached out to
EllaThe maid’s face went as white as a sheet, mouth opening and closing wordlessly as she tried and failed to come up with a response to my accusation.Alexander turned to me with a curious expression on his face. “Is that true? She made you sleep on the floor last night?”I nodded. “Yes. She said







