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
“Well.” Alpha John slapped his knees and stood. “Now that that’s settled, I suppose we should go—”“Actually,” Alexander said, “we’re not finished.”John and Helen exchanged glances. Alexander took a deep breath. “As you know, there was a leak regarding a contract between myself and Ella.”“Yes, we
He slid into bed beside me, taking care to stay on his side. Neither of us spoke for a long moment.Finally, I snapped my book shut. “Just so we’re clear,” I said, “I only kissed you because you weren’t doing anything to stop those journalists from asking too many questions.”Alexander scoffed. “Rig
Ella“What?” I sniffled, wiping at my nose with the back of my hand—much to the chagrin of the nearby stylist, who looked like she was about to have a conniption as she rushed over to dab fresh powder on it.“The camp I was sent to had… methods. Harsh methods, but effective.” Something dark flickere
“The warriors do patrol the borders,” Alexander explained.He held his hand out to help me up onto a small ledge, and I took it, trying not to think about how warm his palm was. Far below us, the paparazzi were struggling to keep up. Some of them had given up entirely.“But I like being hands-on. Pl







