"For the time being, all that we can do is make sure that you are not caught alone again and that all transportation is arranged by us. We must be more careful and vigilant while we investigate the cause of all of this.""I hate that it's come to this," my mother said sadly. "Our poor Ella, betrayed
Ella POVEveryone was talking about setting up a security detail and arranging for me to have a guard at all time. I felt strange sitting there listening to the conversation. To keep myself occupied, I pulled my phone out.With a few taps, I was able to update Alexander’s contact name. I decided to
“Okay,” I said weakly. I stood and walked to the door. I hesitated and looked back at my father. “I’m sorry,” I said. “I love you.”“I love you too, Ella,” he said firmly. “I always will.”I went up to my room and answered my phone, which had started to ring again.“Alexander,” I said as I sat on my
Ella POVIt had been a week since the attempted attack in the capital, and David had constantly sent flowers, balloons, fruit arrangements, and letters to the house. I had rejected all of them.I knew that he must be getting frustrated, because I was as well. I just wanted him to leave me alone. Had
Elizabeth laughed. "Not all of the publicity around this has been negative," she explained. "There are many people who take your side in this and find David's continued pursuit of you shameful.""I'm happy to hear that," I said. "I would hate to think that my family's reputation would be harmed by t
Ella POV"The fact that you aren’t playing his game only helps you," Elizabeth assured me.“I’m glad you think so, but I find it hard to believe,” I said.Elizabeth took a sip of her drink.The waiter had cleared our plates when we finished our food. Now, we were just sharing a few drinks as we talk
Ella POV"I'm sorry, I have to take this," I said, motioning to my ringing phone. “It’s my father.”"No problem," Elizabeth answered. "Go ahead, I don't mind."I smiled appreciatively at her and put the phone to my ear. "Hello?""David is here," my father said, his tone laced with obvious irritation
Ella POV“How does a creep like David Lake get two beautiful Alpha's daughters to fall for him and screw it up with both of them?” Posted today at 9:15 AM.“Ella Rowan deserves so much better.” Posted today at 9:23 AM.“Has anyone heard from Amanda, or did she just drop off the face of the planet?”