Ella POV The air around us felt heavy after I answered Alexander's question. It was probably too much for me to admit, but it was the truth, and I couldn’t stand the thought of him—or anyone else—believing he’d taken advantage of me. The effects of the drug had been powerful, but I’d been fully
I leaned forward, inviting him to close the distance between us, but just then, someone nearby cleared their throat. I jumped, turning to find my mother staring at me. “I thought you two might like some tea,” she said, holding up a tray with steaming mugs and a selection of pastries. “I diddn’t me
Ella POV "It's been a while since I've seen you," Dr. Bowman said. I was sitting on the examination table in my family doctor's office. He was the head doctor for the pack and the personal physician for the alpha’s family. "Yes, well, I haven't been due for a check-up, have I?" I asked, lookin
I wanted to restore myself. David shouldn't get the satisfaction of knowing that the damage he had done to me would linger even after I escaped him. I wanted to get my wolf back, and I wanted him to know that I had undone all of his wicked, malicious damage. "There are a few things we can try," Dr
I was reaching the limit of what I could manage on my own, searching for a spy within my own pack. I couldn’t go to my father with my suspicions; I had no solid evidence, and the idea alone would upset him. Claiming that someone within our own pack had betrayed us would only heighten his anxiety.
Still, the idea lingered—just a faint hint of suspicion that I couldn’t ignore. I’d have to look more closely into her and see what I could learn. In the meantime, though, I focused on the task at hand. I did genuinely want to surprise Alexander, and these butterscotch cookies were going to be del
Now that Alexander and I were spending more time together, I sometimes forgot just how effortlessly charming he could be. Watching him interact with the members of my pack, reminded me why he was such a strong contender for Alpha King. His confidence, his warmth, and the way he could make anyone f
As Alexander and I made our way upstairs, I could feel my heart pounding harder with each step. I led him to my bedroom, the quiet hallway suddenly feeling intimate, making me hyper-aware of his closeness. My embarrassment was only slightly eased by the fact that I’d finally started remodeling the