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
The old me would have been outraged and hurt by Amanda's dress, but the current me was only annoyed. Was she trying to pull something to embarrass me, or was it just an attempt to get David’s attention for herself?There was no way I could know unless I asked her. That would be a mistake, though. I
“Yes,” I replied instantly, a thrill of anticipation sparking through me. She looked around the room, her voice dropping to a whisper. “I mean it, Ella—absolute secrecy. If this gets out, I’ll know it was you. No one else can know.” “Alright, you have my word,” I assured her, my heart pounding a
Ella POV I would be starting my new exercise regimen with Alexander in the morning, which made me more nervous than I wanted to admit. But I didn’t have time to dwell on it—after meeting the trainers, getting a tour of the gym, and putting together a workout schedule, I needed to head home. Elizab
She smiled slightly. “Strengthening your body will help strengthen your wolf as well,” she explained. “Remember, your wolf is a part of you, not a separate entity. When you’re stronger, she’s stronger. And she’ll need her strength to emerge from this dormant state.” “I see,” I said, smiling. “That
Ella POV I arrived at the doctor’s office in the capital early Monday morning, feeling far more nervous than I should have. It was just a physical—simple, routine. But the fact that I was meeting with one of Alexander’s doctors to double-check my own physician’s work made the whole experience feel
Ella POV Alexander's driver had been on standby, knowing we likely wouldn’t stay long. The car was already running when we reached it. Alexander held the door open for me before getting in behind me, and as soon as the door closed, the driver began to pull away from the park. I looked down at th
I took a step forward, and Alexander followed closely, his presence beside me a constant, silent reminder for David to tread carefully. I accepted the papers from David, my hand reaching for the pen, but before I could sign, Alexander gently stopped my hand. "We'll review this thoroughly and send
Ella POV The look of anger on David’s face was unmistakable—a flash of raw frustration that settled into his tightened jaw. Silence lingered heavily over the crowd, the kind that raised far more questions than answers. If he had hoped to avoid drawing suspicion, he had failed spectacularly. “You
I returned her squeeze, letting her know I was not to be intimidated. “If you make a scene, I’ll have you arrested,” David muttered, glaring as I withdrew my hand from Amanda’s grasp. “You can’t prove anything. You’ll only embarrass yourself.” Feigning innocence, I shrugged. “I have no idea what
Ella POV I sat across from Alexander in the car, watching him as he focused intently on his phone. He was likely catching up on emails or checking in on one of his businesses—he rarely wasted a moment, even while traveling. Dressed in a perfectly tailored three-piece suit with gleaming gold cuff