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
Ella’s POVThe Viridian Crystal.It sounded like a fantastical object from a fairytale—and it was. But, as Anya’s mother explained the old fable to me, how the crystal was said to have once been created by the Moon Goddess as a conduit for her power, I couldn’t help but wonder where the story ended
Ella’s POVBy the time we returned to the estate, I had all but forgotten about that strange moment in the hospital hallway. I was too exhausted to think too much more about everything that had happened, really, and just wanted to crawl into bed wrapped up in Alexander’s arms and hope not to have an
“It’s private,” I cut in. “But we won’t take anything we don’t absolutely need.”The young girl looked uncertain, but after a few moments, she nodded. “Fine. I’ll help you. But I want you to contact a dead person for me first.” She looked at Liam. “Can you do that?”“Sure. Who do you need contacted?
Ella’s POVThe following morning, I found myself pulling up to the front of Liam’s apartment building. My friend grinned as he looked out the window.“Ah, home. Never thought I’d see it again.”“Save it for when you actually get inside,” I teased as I parked and helped Liam get out of the car. “For







