ВойтиI 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
She met my eyes reluctantly.“You ran ten miles to be at my coronation. You destroyed a priceless heirloom and probably scared the shit out of a lot of people, all because you wanted to be there for me.” I couldn’t help but smile. “That’s the nicest thing anyone has ever done for me.”Ella blinked o
Ella“Do you have service?” I asked the driver.He pulled out his phone, then cursed under his breath as the same realization hit him that had just hit me. He shook his head. “Nothing. We’re in a dead zone out here.”“Shit,” I said out loud.The driver took his hat off and ran a hand through his hai
“So you and your father built this?” I asked after a little bit when it seemed as though the rain had no intention of letting up.Alexander nodded as he fumbled to light one of the candles I’d picked up. It actually managed to light after a few tries, and cast the small space in a warm golden glow.
AlexanderAround ten o’clock, I turned back toward our table after finishing my conversation with one of the many Alphas in attendance about trade routes, expecting to find Ella sitting there picking at her dinner or chatting with someone. Instead, her chair was empty.I scanned the ballroom, lookin







