Ella POVThings happened quickly—one second, Alexander’s lips brushed lightly against mine, and the next, I was pinned to the couch, his body straddling mine as his tongue pressed gently against my mouth.My lips parted, allowing him to deepen the kiss, and a shiver of electricity ran down my spine.
Alexander POVElla was still asleep long after I had woken up, which was to be expected after what she’d been through the previous day. I had no intention of waking her; she would get up when she was ready.In the meantime, I walked quietly around the apartment, handling the business of the day that
Alexander POV I had to respect Ella for handling the awkward situation so directly. She continually surprised me. She was a woman of many contradictions—intelligent and shrewd, but at times, surprisingly innocent and naive. Yet, when it came to the most important things, she didn’t mince words.
I didn’t know what David planned to do to Ella, but I knew it wouldn’t have been good. He was obsessed—with her power, her position. To him, Ella was just a pawn. And I had no doubt David wouldn’t hesitate to break his toys if it suited his twisted agenda. David’s connections to the Rogues were re
Ella POV The drive back to my family home was awkward, to say the least. I couldn’t seem to shake the blush from my cheeks as I thought about facing my parents after everything that had just happened—not just David’s attack, but also the way I’d spent the night with Alexander, while they’d likely
Desperate to redirect their thoughts, I blurted, “David… he said something about my wolf.” I took a breath, trying to steady my voice. “He said that he’d poisoned me, that my wolf was gone because of him.” My mother’s face twisted with restrained anger. “That rotten little…” She cut herself off, h
Ella POV My father stood suddenly. “Alexander, I’d like to speak to you privately for a moment,” he said seriously. I started to protest, but Alexander touched my hand softly. I looked at him questioningly, and he nodded slightly. Seeing that he felt comfortable going, I didn’t argue, though it
"I can't allow this madman to continue hurting my daughter," Alpha Roman said, pacing at the front of the room. I stayed near the door, too agitated to sit down. Maybe "agitated" wasn’t the right word—it was more an overwhelming need to act, even with nothing immediate to be done. "How could he ha
“Michael’s far more mature than you are,” Alexander shot back. “As if he had a choice,” Fiona quipped. “What does that mean?” I asked, curiosity piqued. “With a mother like Diana, it’s not like he had the luxury of a normal childhood,” Fiona said casually, her tone light but her words weighted.
Ella POV “How did Fiona trick you into coming out with her tonight?” Alexander asked, a teasing smirk tugging at his lips as we settled into a dimly lit booth at the warm cocktail bar up the street. Fiona kicked him under the table. Alexander winced and hissed in pain. I laughed, unable to help m
“Fiona!” I called out. She turned, her emerald-green dress shimmering under the chandelier light. The long bell sleeves and silver jewelry made her look effortlessly elegant. She smiled warmly as she approached us, a tall, broad-shouldered man with light brown hair at her side. “I didn’t expect to
Ella POV The story unfolding on the stage below was utterly entrancing. I couldn’t tear my eyes away as the scene shifted to a beautiful young woman being pursued by her raving mother. The villain’s aria was both mesmerizing and terrifying, her powerful voice weaving between anguish and fury as t
Ella POV The rest of the week was a whirlwind. News outlets hounded Alexander for comments about the king's rumored retirement, speculating wildly about his next move. Meanwhile, the hunt for Dr. McIntyre weighed heavily on my mind, especially since there seemed to be no progress. Alexander’s late
I laughed softly at my father’s teasing. “I can work hard too, you know. I just prefer balance.” “As you should,” he replied with a small smile. August smiled slightly as well, then stood and stepped away from the desk. “I’m going to give Alexander a call. He wanted an update as soon as possible.”
Ella POV The next evening, I found myself back in my home pack’s territory, sitting in my father’s office. It felt strange being here after so long, especially given the change in circumstances, but there was something comforting about it. Alexander had been unable to attend the meeting due to an
Ella POV “You’re back,” Alexander said as I walked into the apartment, his voice warm but tinged with curiosity. “Yes, sorry I’m late for lunch,” I replied, setting my bag down. “My coffee outing ran long. I ran into Fiona at the café, and we got to talking.” “That’s good,” Alexander said, watchi
A small, irrational part of me wanted to turn around and walk out, but that would be ridiculous. Instead, I stepped up to the counter and focused on placing my order: the usual drinks for James and me. I’d hoped Fiona wouldn’t notice me. No such luck. “Ella!” she called out, her voice bright with