Ella POVI had no words to reply to Alexander’s ridiculous request, but I desperately needed his help. If this was what it took...Besides, if I could force myself to kiss someone who completely disgusted me, there should be no problem with kissing someone that I genuinely found attractive. I had no
Ella POV The plan for the engagement dinner came together quickly, thanks to my father's help. He arranged for the best tables at the best restaurant and even ordered expensive wine ahead of time. He was relieved to have a chance to remedy things with David’s family. I had made David’s father v
Ella POV Alexander’s bright eyes were fixed on me, and a smile was pulling at his lips. He was obviously trying to get a rise out of me, and it was working. He was also making David angry, which was a bonus. “I’m not the only one that’s happily in love, though, am I? Congratulations again on yo
“I’m so glad you could make it,” I told Amanda. “Of course,” she said. “I want to be here to support my best friend.” The next hour passed in a bit of a blur. It seemed like I was constantly answering wedding questions from one of mine or David’s parents or talking to people that came up to our
Ella POVThe drug Alexander gave me to use on Amanda was meant to trigger a female wolf into heat, causing her to shift. Her fated mate would respond to the heat and shift as well. He would be unable to control his protective urges for his mate.I stood by my shocked parents and watched as the two h
Ella POVDisgust washed over me at David’s words. After the way he had just viciously defended Amanda, how could he possibly try to pretend that he loved me or that the fated mate bond meant nothing to him?I didn’t have to look around the room to know that there were chosen mate couples around us.
Ella POVI was startled by Alexander's message, but I didn’t waste any time. I put my bathrobe on and quietly slipped down the stairs. Then I slipped my shoes on and went out the front door.The moment the door clicked closed behind me, Alexander was there.I jumped but managed not to make any sound
She frowned slightly, and I thought she might refuse, but instead, she lifted her eyes to me and asked, "How did you know my dress size?"I smiled and let my eyes trail down her body slowly. "I'm very observant," I said.A little bit of pink rose to her cheeks.Ella POVI was about to respond to Ale
She lowered her gaze. "I just don’t want my friend to get hurt," she admitted. "I'm trying to figure out who's targeting Ella so I can stop them."Dr. McIntyre scoffed. "By killing them?"Elizabeth met her eyes without flinching."If that's what it takes."There was a long silence as the two women s
Third Person POVElizabeth descended into the basement of her house, a heavy weight pressing against her chest. She had no idea what was going on with her father or why he was acting as he was, but she knew it was dangerous.He didn’t seem to understand how serious the situation was. Someone was sch
Eventually, out of desperation, she had called Diana. Her aunt had agreed to pay for housing on one condition: that she return to the South.Now, here she was, in the capital, feeling like a ghost in a place that no longer belonged to her. Every day, she lived in fear of running into Alexander.And
Ella POV“We could ask Sabrina.”"I can't," Alexander said, his voice barely audible."Okay," I replied easily.He was silent for a long moment before loosening his grip just enough to look at my face. "Okay?""Of course," I said. "I'm not going to pressure you to do something that's painful for you
"Why are you still awake?" I asked."I’m going over a report," she replied, barely glancing up from her laptop."On what?"She turned the screen toward me."Diana’s actions over the past two months," she said.I stared at her, stunned. How the hell did she know something was going on with Diana?"Wh
Alexander POV"There’s one more thing I should tell you… but please, don’t get mad at me."Michael’s voice was tight with unease. He was truly afraid, which only made the fact that he had come to me even more impressive.I understood why he had hesitated. I must have been more obvious than I realize
He had to know that if he exposed my ties to the Roguelands I would do the same to him. Was that the plan? If he was going down anyway, did he intend to take me with him?But he had been released from custody. The king didn’t have anything on him that could stick. It would be self destructive of him
Alexander POVThe headlines the next morning were dominated by Archer’s announcement. Any attention or goodwill we had hoped to gain from the party was completely overshadowed—exactly as he had intended.It was a calculated move, and I couldn’t deny its brilliance.Ella was shaken. Of course, she wa
And if she was careless enough to speak openly about it—where a servant could overhear—My head spun, nausea creeping up my throat.Michael stepped toward me, concern etched into his features, but before he could say anything, a knock sounded at the door.It opened without waiting for a response.Au