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
Third Person POV“Do you have any idea of the damage you’ve done to this pack?” Alpha Derrick said angrily. “We’re trying to gain strength, not give it away because you can’t control yourself.”David sat with his eyes downcast, listening to his father’s scolding. His mother, Lily, sat beside him, ge
“Isn’t it awkward for you, though?” the person behind the camera asked. “Since your fated mate is Ella’s good friend. And, in fact, you’re here with Amanda and not your fiancée.”“Ella doesn’t like events like this,” David answered. “She gets uncomfortable with the attention.”“I’m only here as a fr
Ella POV“You did the right thing by calling me,” Alexander said, his voice steady, reassuring. “I’ll look into the number. We’ve already got heavy security for the wedding, so I don’t think there’s anything to worry about. This doesn’t really qualify as a threat—more of a warning.”“It’s just... it
As Alexander’s voice grew more tense, my unease deepened. “A meeting?” I repeated, the faint background chatter growing louder in my mind. I knew that second voice, but I couldn’t place it. Something about it made me uneasy.“Yes,” he said firmly, a trace of irritation slipping through his usually c
Ella POVI answered the phone as I walked through the upper levels of the shopping center. Alexander's warm voice greeted me, and my mind drifted for a moment to the first day we officially met. It had been in his office building, on the day this very shopping center opened.Back then, Alexander had
Ella POV“It’s a beautiful gown,” Antonio Kingsman said, scrolling through the pictures on my phone. “But is it stunning enough for a bride being married at a castle?”“What do you mean?” I asked, a flicker of defensiveness creeping into my tone. “Are you saying the dress isn’t glamorous enough?”“I
Alexander POVWedding planning was far more complicated than I’d ever imagined. How anyone managed to do this on their own was beyond me.Ella had mentioned, after I asked, that David had been no help at all with planning her first wedding. I wasn’t surprised to hear it, but I was annoyed nonetheles
The Briar Rose Pack was well-respected and prominent, and there was no reason for the Alpha King to disapprove of Damian’s interest in Elizabeth. But politics had a way of complicating even the simplest matters of the heart, and Elizabeth’s world was nothing if not political.Love, unfortunately, wa
Ella POV“The castle,” Elizabeth said for at least the third time in the last five minutes, her voice full of awe. “I can’t believe I’m actually going to get to visit.”“I can’t believe you haven’t already,” I admitted, glancing at her with a smirk. Elizabeth, the only daughter of the Alpha King, ha
Ella POV I didn’t know how long I cried as my mother rubbed my back and whispered comforting words, but it must have been a while. By the time I managed to pull myself together, we were already home. My emotions still felt raw, but I excused myself and went upstairs to my room. Sadness gave way
“He certainly would,” I agreed. A text notification chimed on my phone, and Alexander’s name lit up the screen. I opened the message immediately. Alexander: She had fun. Thank you. Me: You’re welcome. Alexander: Do you really love the dress you chose today? Me: It’s very nice. Alexander: