로그인I 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
I didn’t want to believe that the Oxfords could be involved in something like this. The girl I grew up with, the one who had been my friend through thick and thin… could Sophia really be capable of doing something like this? Endangering innocent people during her favorite holiday of the year?And fo
“I won’t,” I said firmly. “I made a vow all those years ago. I don’t intend to break it now.”Gabriel studied me for another moment, then nodded, seemingly satisfied. “Alright.” He downed the rest of his drink and stood. “It’s been a long day. I should head to bed.”Once I was alone, I poured myself
Liam stood there, frozen, for a long moment. His eyes flashed between hurt, guilt, and finally… realization.“You’re right,” he said, slowly sinking onto the bed. He dragged both hands through his hair and hung his head. “This isn’t me. I’m sorry, Ella. I just… I worry about you, that’s all. I look
“How can you prove that this marriage isn’t just for show?” a man near the front suddenly shouted. “How can you prove that you truly love each other?”Prove it? How the hell were we supposed to prove something that didn’t exist?I looked up at Alexander, who for once seemed at a loss for words.In t







