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
The day of the wedding arrived before I knew it.Everything was so busy; the entire morning felt hectic as I rushed around, trying to ensure that every detail was handled appropriately.I wasn’t sure where David was, except that he had told me he needed to arrange parking and transportation. I suspe