Ella POV Alexander turned toward the doorway, his expression brightening as he saw me. “Here she is,” he said warmly. The man beside him turned as well, his sharp gaze sweeping over me in a way that felt both calculating and appraising. Then his lips curved into a charming smile as he approached
Known to the public simply as the Castle, it was a legendary estate—larger and more opulent than any other property in the kingdom. Its historical significance was unparalleled, rumored to have once been the Alpha King’s residence before the capital was relocated. It had fallen into direpair over
Ella POV Alexander smirked slightly. “You’ve been trying so hard these past few months to present yourself as a mature, grown-up woman. It’s nice to see that childlike excitement on your face again.” “I’m not being childish,” I said defensively, crossing my arms. “I didn’t say you were,” Alexa
Alexander looked momentarily surprised by the question but recovered quickly. “No, I haven’t put much thought into it yet,” he admitted. “As I’ve said before, I want your input. I think it would be best if we chose your dress first, and then I can find a suit to complement it.” “I suppose that mak
Ella POV I stepped out of the car, and the expression on my mother’s face hardened instantly. She looked angry—furious, even—and I couldn’t imagine what I’d done to deserve it. My mind raced as I walked toward her, trying to figure out the reason for her mood. Then it struck me. My stomach dropp
"It does seem like you’ve been busy every minute of the day," she said, a hint of sadness in her tone. "We’ve hardly had a chance to talk." "Oh, that reminds me," I said, seizing the moment. "As long as we have a chance now, I wanted to ask you about dress shopping." "Oh?" she said, raising an e
Ella POV Alexander continued lifting weights, but every time I glanced his way, I found him looking at me. I couldn’t exactly complain, considering I was staring at him just as much. Still, it made me uneasy. We were supposed to be keeping our distance, not giving in to our mutual attraction. It
"Yes," I said, dipping my fingers into the warm water. "I’m also doing some occupational therapy, and I’m hoping the combination will help me recover my wolf more quickly." Her eyes softened with genuine curiosity. "Do you feel it’s making a difference? Have you noticed anything yet?" I hesitate
I was too. It was true, that most would think her story was impossible, but given what I knew about David, I wouldn’t put anything past him. It seemed obvious to me that he was capable of betraying the kingdom.He only ever cared about himself, after all.“Their plan was to help David win the electi
Ella POVAlexander and I entered the room slowly. It was a small room witha single table and several chairs around it. It looked like it was probably a break room for the employees of the warehouse at some point.I could see the discoloration on the wall where a refrigerator had once been and there
“I appreciate that you want to protect me,” I said, the tension in my voice evident, “but we’re past that.”Alexander stared at me, then reached out and took my hand. The contact sent a jolt of electricity through me, and I allowed him to lead me forward. He approached the door of the warehouse, tap
Ella POVAlexander gave me the rest of the day to rest, sleep, eat, and build up my strength. By the following morning, I was anxious and ready to jump back into reality. We were in the middle of a serious situation, and I had taken an entire day just to nap.I felt ridiculous.Although Alexander in
If he didn’t, I wasn’t sure how I would react.Alexander POVI stared at Ella, watching the pretty pink blush bloom on her cheeks as she looked down into her coffee, an odd but undeniably happy smile on her lips. For the hundredth time since yesterday afternoon, my wolf rumbled in the back of my min
Ella POVI was so exhausted that I could barely get out of bed for the rest of the day.Alexander made sure I ate and showered, but beyond that, he let me rest.Most of the night passed in a haze—I drifted in and out of consciousness, the voice of my wolf a strange yet welcome presence in the back o
That’s when I noticed that most of the fighting had stopped. People were piling into the cars.Then I heard it.Shouting.Strange voices. Men I didn’t recognize."Get the car ready," one of them ordered. "We have the asset."More shouting.Dr. McIntyre.David broke free from our grip while I was dis
Ella POVFight.I smiled at the sound of that familiar voice—the one I had begun to think I would never hear again.Despite all my efforts to reclaim my wolf, I had started to believe she was lost forever. David had worked tirelessly to rip her from me, and for years, he had succeeded.But now, he w
Ella POVI watched as the other cars reached the building. Alexander had just entered, the door hadn’t even swung shut behind him yet.The black car, the one that Alexander’s men were in, stopped first. Four men, each in a black suit, jumped out of the car immediatley. One of them ran towards the bu