“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
Ella POVMy best friend is pregnant with my husband‘s child, and they are clearly no longer trying to hide it from me.David, my husband and childhood sweetheart, was standing in front of me with his arms wrapped around Amanda. Amanda had one arm around him, and her other hand was placed over her lo
Ella POVThere were shouts and gasps of shock as the bouquet exploded into a poof of flower petals. David stumbled backward, out of my reach."What are you doing?" Amanda's voice yelled in surprise. I turned to find her rushing towards me. For a moment, all I could see was the evil smile on her face
Ella POVI could feel everyone staring at me in shock at my words. I couldn't blame them; it wasn't the kind of confident statement I would have made before. But it was true now—I would never allow David to become the Alpha of my family's pack in this life.I would be the one to take over for my fat
Ella POVI woke early the next morning, having decided to attend the opening of a new shopping center in the capital. I knew Alexander would be making an appearance there, and I hoped for a chance to speak with him.As I stood before my closet, preparing to get ready, I felt a headache forming. Ever
Ella POVI stared at Alexander in shock, but I didn’t pull away from him. I knew he was trying to intimidate me, and I refused to let him succeed. He released his hold, seemingly amused by my reaction."I accept your proposal to collaborate," he said, his tone casual. "It’s a good idea. After all, y
"I heard that from David by chance," I replied. "But I suggest that you make a plan now to deal with the rumors. If you can get ahead of it, then it shouldn’t be too bad."Even if I wasn't 100% sure the fake news came from David, I don't mind Alexander believing so. It would just help me bond with A
Ella POVWhen David's eyes met mine, he smiled brightly. It was a genuine smile, and it took me off guard. Then I realized why he was so happy: everyone around him was looking at me in shock, and he liked the attention.He stepped away from the group and put his arm around my waist."This is Ella,"
“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