Amanda stared at me with wide, surprised eyes as she sat in the makeup chair. It was my wedding day, and yet she was the one being pampered and made beautiful.Maybe it was the stress of the morning or the embarrassment from my foolish phone call to Alexander, but I felt myself losing control of my
"We were told that the plan had changed," the hairdresser responded weakly."You might as well finish it now that you’ve started. I'll be back in 10 minutes," Isaid before walking out the door.I needed a moment to regain my composure. If I wasn't careful, I would reveal too much. My anger at Amanda
I was completely silent as my hair and makeup were worked on.I was replaying my murder in my head over and over again. The thought of walking down the aisle with David again made me feel sick to my stomach.I didn’t try to hide the miserable expression on my face; I was sure it would be attributed
I kept my head held high and proud as I stepped out onto the walkway. I could hear people’s exclamations of surprise and gasps as they saw me, but I kept my gaze forward, looking at David as I walked steadily down the aisle.Amanda was standing to the side of the altar in a place of honor, wearing a
The wedding ceremony went just as planned. I felt cold as David slipped the ring onto my finger and made his vows, but I smiled with tears in my eyes.David’s possesive words during the ceremony unsettled me, but I couldn’t dwell on it. He hadn’t been so forward in the original timeline.He must
"I’m glad things worked out the way they did," I said. "This dress is the perfect choice for me.""I agree," my mother said happily.I continued to chat with my mother as I ate my food, but soon dinner was over. People were beginning to drink, dance, and socialize.David went off to talk to a couple
Elizabeth and I talked for a while, and I found that we really hit it off far more than I ever could have expected. It was nice to have a normal conversation with someone, especially after everything I had been through in the last few weeks.She was intelligent, brave, and confident—everything I hop
“It’s stunning,” I said as I looked at the image of a large wolf standing silhouetted against a full moon.“Yes, it’s nice,” David agreed, trying to hide his disappointment.“Is this hand-carved?” I asked, reaching my fingers out and delicately running them over the lines of the image. “It must have
“Oh?” He raised an eyebrow, his expression challenging. “You think I’m trying to flatter you? What reason would I have for that?” I opened my mouth to respond but hesitated. What reason would Alexander have for trying to flatter me, unless… My cheeks warmed at the thought, and his smirk grew, that
Alexander POV The soft growl that escaped Ella's chest was so quiet it was audible only to me, but there was no mistaking it. My instincts flared, and I couldn’t help myself—I pulled her a little closer, feeling her warmth pressed against me. Without letting her go, I murmured, "It seems your wo
Ella POV The next morning, I headed to the capitol for my first day of training with Alexander. I didn’t know exactly what to expect. When he’d introduced me to the trainers previously, I’d been a bit overwhelmed, and truth be told, I hadn’t been paying much attention. After my conversation with
“I’m just worried about you,” she admitted, her voice a soft whisper. “I’ve heard some terrible rumors… about you being attacked. Is it true?” A surge of tension twisted in my chest, but I gave a slight nod. “It’s true that I was attacked,” I said carefully. “But I don’t know exactly what you’ve h
Ella POV “The food was incredible, as always,” Elizabeth remarked as we stepped out the front door. “I’ll pass that along to the kitchen staff—they’ll be thrilled,” I replied with a smile. It was one of those rare, warm days that clung on past summer’s end, so we decided to take a walk before
“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