"If you really loved her, you wouldn’t use the term ‘wolfless.’”I turned toward the voice and found Alexander approaching with a fiery look in his eyes."It’s an inherently offensive term, and it’s not accurate. Her wolf is merely dormant due to illness, as you should all well know since she is the
Ella POVI was able to use the news about my dormant wolf as an excuse to avoid David for a few days, but I knew that it wouldn't be enough to call off the engagement. After all, I didn't have proof that he was the one who leaked the news. I had to make sure that breaking our engagement would not co
"Have fun with your suit," I replied.He chuckled slightly, then turned to leave.I tried on one more dress, but I already knew that I was going with the mermaid dress that Alexander had complimented. I was sure that Amanda would tell David all about it, and it would drive him absolutely crazy to kn
Ella POVMy mother was the first to realize what was really happening. She very softly whispered into my ear, "Ella, stay calm. We're being kidnapped."I stared at her in shock, trying to make sense of her words. When I looked out the window, I could see that she was right. We were being taken north
The only reason I had any hope at all that he might do it was because Amanda was with us. Otherwise, I had no doubt that David would let us die.How did this happen? The day had been going so well, and it had taken such a drastic turn that it was hard to believe this was real and not just a nightmar
Ella POVThe cold blade moved away from my skin, and I breathed a sigh of relief. Whoever that deep voice belonged to had just saved me. It seemed, from the reaction of the kidnappers, that they feared this man—maybe he was truly their leader.If not their leader, then certainly someone important en
"We're okay," she assured him, "just shaken up.""Let's get you inside," he said, putting his arm around my shoulders and kissing my temple. I leaned against him as we walked into the house."How did this happen?" he asked once the door had closed behind us."I don't know," my mother said. "They mus
Third Person POVAlpha Roman was sitting beside his wife at the breakfast table. Luna Rebecca looked exhausted, as she hadn’t slept much the night before.The kidnapping had been frightening for her, but not because of the danger to her own life. She was terrified by what had nearly happened to her
Ella POVElizabeth and I sat across from each other at a small table in our favorite restaurant at the shopping center. An untouched appetizer sat between us, the ice in our drinks melting slowly.I didn’t want to push her. Whatever she had to tell me, she was clearly struggling with. But I also nee
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