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
EllaThe mark certainly looked real.I turned my head to the side, pulling my hair away to get a better view in the mirror. Lilith had done an excellent job on the makeup. The two crescent-shaped marks on my neck, meant to mimic the impression of Alexander’s upper and lower fangs, looked like they’d
And yet, each time he touched me, my traitorous body responded, heart quickening, skin warming. And each time, I hated myself for it.This wasn’t real. None of it was real. Alexander didn’t love me, didn’t want me. He was only using me to salvage his reputation so his campaign could go on without a
“Alexander,” Lilith said before I could answer. Liam looked just as surprised as I was, and I simply shrugged.Lilith stood, taking the now-empty soup bowl. “I’ll go wash this out,” she said, then scurried out of the room.Once she was gone, Liam took her vacated chair. “You look better today. How a
EllaIt happened again.I was walking toward Alexander when my knees suddenly buckled beneath me for a second time. This time, I had nothing to catch myself on, and I felt myself pitching forward toward the marble floor.But strong arms caught me before I could hit the ground. Alexander’s hands move







