Mag-log inI 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
Alexander’s POVHe was standing in the corner.Watching.I had never seen that man before. If I had, then I would have certainly remembered him; his hair was the deepest black I had ever seen, trailing all the way down to his shoulders. His eyes were just as dark… Darker than even the darkest brown.
When we returned to the house, Alexander put Lucien to sleep. I didn’t want to interrupt the moment after what happened yesterday, so I sat on the bed while Alexander tucked our son in. He was smiling, but I noticed the hard line of his shoulders, the tension in his movements, and felt another ache
I could feel it following me as I made my way downstairs. Could feel its icy, damp breath on the back of my neck like it was really there.But it wasn’t there. It was just a figment of my imagination.I had to keep telling myself that.“You can keep trying to convince yourself of her loyalty if it h
Suddenly, the honk of a car horn outside made us both jump. I looked out the window to see Liam parked in the driveway, waiting for me. Shoveling two more big bites of pancake into my mouth, I crossed the kitchen and kissed Alexander’s cheek.“Thank you for breakfast,” I said gently. “I’ll be back i







