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
“That’s understandable,” my father said. “You’ve been through a very difficult experience.” I nodded in agreement. “Has your investigation uncovered anything?” I asked hopefully. “No much,” he admitted. “We’re going to keep looking. I won’t allow anyone to harm my family and get away with it.”"
Alexander’s POVNews of Ella’s kidnapping had remained mostly contained. Her father was working hard to ensure it, and I was doing my part to keep the rumors from spreading in my own pack.Rogue activity in the south was an issue that none of the Alphas wanted to admit they had lost control over. Th
I stared at the reminder on my phone. How could I have forgotten such an important thing as my best friend’s birthday? Amanda must have been furious with me.Was that the reason David had snuck off to see her in the original timeline? Did he feel the need to cheer her up and show her that her birthd
Ella POVThe night we had been working towards for so long was finally here. It didn’t seem real, but it was finally happening.It was election night.All day Alexander and I had been answering questions from reporters and making phonecalls to voters, hoping to get as many people as possible to show
He glanced at me, a knowing look passing between us. We would face whatever came next together.After dinner, Sabrina and Alexander took Lexie up to get ready for bed. She wanted a bedtime story from Alexander and he seemed happy to do it.Once we were alone in the living room, my mother pulled me t
Ella POVAlexander and I spent the day in my family’s packlands with Lexie, a rare moment of peace before the election.The official statement revealing Lexie’s identity had been carefully crafted—Alexander had asked for privacy for her sake.The response had been mixed, but most people saw it as a
“It does,” Elizabeth said. “But people also fear what they don’t understand. Alexander has spent years in the shadows. Half of what he’s done is still a secret. People don’t know that he’s…” she hesitated, looking away for a moment. “Now, they’re being asked to trust him with the kingdom.” She sighe
Ella POVI sat across from Elizabeth at a quiet restaurant, a half-empty glass of wine in front of me. The air between us was lighter than it had been in months, but there was still an unspoken tension—a lingering wound that was still healing.Elizabeth had taken the revelations about Alexander, Dav
Ella POVThe news of Ironfang’s arrest tore through the kingdom like wildfire. Fear gripped the people as they learned the horrifying truth—powerful figures within their own government had been working with the North.For years, the enemy had been closer than anyone had realized, pulling strings in
Alexander POVI stood before the King, my body still weak from the poison, but my mind sharp and steady. Ella stood at my side, her presence grounding me, a silent promise that we would face whatever came next together.I could feel the weight of her gaze on me, the quiet strength she offered just b
Ella POVIt took several days before Alexander could stay awake for more than a few minutes at a time.Those days felt like an eternity to me, sitting at his bedside, watching the slow rise and fall of his chest, hoping for any sign of improvement. The doctors assured me that the worst had passed, b
The King’s orders were not something you ignored. And though I had no desire to leave Alexander’s side, I couldn’t risk further angering the King—especially when I had no idea what he would do with the information I had.Still, my resolve weakened as she glanced at Alexander one last time. “He’ll be