Ella POV “This venue is well-suited for a large wedding,” the tall, dark-haired woman with glasses explained, gesturing around the space. “The bridal suite has room for the bride, of course, as well as the bridesmaids. We also have a groom’s suite complete with a wet bar. We have plenty of beaut
Ella POV Alexander's family home was nothing like what I had imagined. His apartment was so sleek and high-end that I had expected his family residence to be a sprawling modern mansion equipped with the latest technology. Instead, it was an old manor house—updated, yes—but still radiating a time
Despite her pleasant words and light tone, I couldn’t shake the tension in the room. I glanced at Alexander and noticed that his smile didn’t quite reach his eyes. Perhaps this was just polite civility masking deeper feelings, something they had already discussed privately. That seemed the most li
Ella POV “Mother,” Alexander’s firm voice cut through the silence like a blade. Diana’s eyes flicked to him, her smile unwavering but with a glint of challenge. “Yes?” “I trust Ella completely and your questions have gone far enough,” Alexander said, his tone commanding, laced with the unmista
I decided I wouldn’t hold my earlier impressions against her. As we moved to the living room for dessert, the tension between Alexander and Diana lingered in the air. Alexander remained polite but guarded, keeping a subtle distance. He seemed uncomfortable, his sharp gaze flickering toward his mot
Ella POV Michael had just returned from a trip with friends to a neighboring pack’s land for some casual camping. From the way he spoke about it, the outing had been uneventful, making Diana’s exuberant welcome feel even more out of place. Of course, I wouldn’t comment on it; the tension in the
Whatever the case, Michael’s curiosity was obvious, and it struck me as unfair. He deserved the chance to explore the world beyond his pack’s borders. “How old are you?” I asked, tilting my head slightly. Michael looked so young, but he had to be close to my age. “Eighteen,” he answered, his ton
Ella POV Hazel led Alexander and me up the stairs to a large bedroom. It contained a four-poster bed, a sturdy dresser, and a plush recliner with a quilt thrown over the back. The furniture was heavy, hand-carved wood, radiating an air of craftsmanship. The room itself, however, was sparsely dec
“I can’t,” he said weakly, his voice choked by tears.“Why?” I asked, frustrated.He looked away from me and I realized that I already knew the answer to that question. “Alexander is keeping something from me,” I said softly.He nodded, but couldn’t seem to meet my eyes.I could only imagine how har
Ella POVAugust paced across the living room, his brows drawn together in frustration. The tension in the room was thick.He and Alexander had a huge fight just a short while ago. I wasn’t in the room when it happened, but I could hear them shouting. I couldn’t make out any of the words, but it was
“I–” Sabrina looked at Lexie and sighed softly. “I’m very grateful. We’d be happy to stay with you until we’re able to find a safe place of our own.”My father smiled brightly. “Wonderful. We’ll be very happy to have you.”Overwhelmed with gratitude, I reached for his hand. “Dad…thank you. I didn’t
Ella POVThe warm glow of the restaurant’s chandeliers cast a golden hue over the elegantly set tables.I sat beside Alexander, my fingers absentmindedly tracing the edge of my wine glass as I watched Lexie beam with pure delight. The little girl twirled in her chair, the soft pink dress Alexander h
Alexander’s gaze softened as he considered the offer. “That… might actually be the best solution.” He reached across the table, taking my hand in his. “I can’t tell you how much it means to me that you’re thinking about her like this.”I squeezed his hand. “She’s important to you. That makes her imp
Ella POVThe bustling noise of the shopping center’s food court was drown out by the sound of Lexie’s excited voice. Her tray of food was mostly ignored in favor of conversation.Her bright blue eyes were filled with excitement as she rattled off every thought that came to her mind.“And then the pr
Alexander blinked in surprise, obviously caught off guard. "Alright,” he said. “Let’s play."I watched as Alexander followed Lexie into the play area, my chest tightening with emotion. I could see it so clearly—the bond forming between them, the way Alexander was already looking at Lexie like she wa
Ella POVAlexander sat on the couch, staring blankly at the darkened television screen. The soft glow of the city lights filtered in through the windows, but his mind was elsewhere.His fingers tapped absently against his knee, his body tense with restless energy. He didn’t even seem to notice that
Third Person POVArcher Gray tried to keep his breathing steady as he stood before Ironfang. The dimly lit chamber was suffocating, the air thick with the scent of damp stone and something more metallic—blood, perhaps.His palms were damp, but he refused to let his nerves show. He had dealt with dan