Ella POV“She’s on the run,” I said, hugging my knees to my chest as I stared into the camera on my phone. “It seems she had an escape plan ready in case she was discovered.”“Naturally,” Alexander replied, his expression thoughtful. “She’d have been a fool not to. Clearly, she’s no fool if she’s ma
She sighed, her expression gentle yet firm. “I could tell you it’s not that serious, but I understand how you feel. It does seem like it’s just one thing after another.” She held out a steaming mug. “Here, have some tea. It’ll help settle your nerves.”“Thank you,” I said, accepting the mug. The war
Ella POVAt some point, I managed to fall asleep, though far too late. When my mother knocked on the door to wake me for the rehearsal dinner, I was beyond exhausted. It took several attempts for me to stir, let alone keep my eyes open long enough to respond.Somehow, I forced myself out of bed and
The voice of the man that had commanded our release was low, measured, and simmering with restrained fury. Even now, it sent a chill down my spine. At the time, the authority in those words had been inexplicable.But now, I knew.The realization struck me like a sudden bolt, leaving me momentarily b
Ella POV Alexander’s kiss was unlike any we had shared before. There was a heat, a sense of urgency in the way he held me, pulling me impossibly close against him as if letting go wasn’t an option. Somewhere near the door, I vaguely registered Michael’s startled voice, an exclamation of surprise
The rehearsal dinner wasn’t a grand event—just an intimate gathering of those directly involved in the ceremony. Our families were here, along with August, Elizabeth, Andrew, and the priestess who would officiate the wedding. “It’s good of you to join us,” Diana said with a teasing smile. “I’m s
Ella POV The next morning at the Castle, doubt still clung to me like a heavy fog. The last time I’d gone through with a wedding, I’d known in my heart it would end in disaster. This time, it wasn’t certainty that haunted me—it was uncertainty. Last night, I was convinced that I had placed the
“When you say strange things, what exactly do you mean?” Elizabeth’s expression darkened. “They seem to have ties to some very questionable people. In fact, I believe I may have found some correspondence between them and Dr. McIntyre.” My stomach dropped. “Are you saying David isn’t the one behi
Ella POVSunlight flooded into the trunk, momentarily blinding me. I blinked rapidly, forcing my eyes to adjust as quickly as possible. I needed to see what was happening.Standing over me, silhouetted by the harsh light, was Alexander.Relief crashed over me so intensely it nearly stole my breath.
Alexander POVElla’s signal never wavered. It was easy for me to follow, and while it was difficult to judge the passage of time in a situation like this, I knew it hadn’t taken long before I had the vehicle in my sights.It was a small car—compact, unassuming, not even particularly expensive. The k
Third Person POVThe mysterious woman stood near the entrance of the room, her face shadowed. Amanda narrowed her eyes. There was something familiar about her—something in the way she spoke. It almost sounded as though she was disguising her voice.That didn’t make sense. The woman was older than he
Alexander POVArguing with Ella was the last thing I wanted. Yet, as she stormed out of the apartment, frustration burned through me—sharper, more intense than anything I had felt in a long time.Part of me had foolishly believed things would get easier once we discovered we were fated. That knowing
Ella POVThe trunk slammed shut, and it felt like my heart stopped beating.I didn’t know how long I lay there, pain-shocked, trying to register what had happened. One second, I was storming off in a huff; the next, I was being kidnapped.I could hear James yelling my name, but not in a panicked way
Ella POVAlexander watched me approach with a curious look on his face, which quickly turned to confusion as I stormed toward him. I knew my reaction was probably out of proportion, but I couldn't seem to help myself.It wasn’t just my attraction to Alexander that had been heightened since my Wolf’s
I poked at the strawberry topping and said, “Hello, Elizabeth.”“Hello, Mrs. Black,” she teased.“So, you saw that,” I replied, equally amused.“There was a lot of power behind the word ‘wife,’ wasn’t there?” Elizabeth said. “I think they actually made him mad. I’ve never seen Alexander mad before.”
Third Person POVArrested. The King’s men had pounded down Amanda's door early this morning, arresting David for treason of all things. She felt sick just thinking about it.How could David, the true king, commit treason? He belonged on that throne, not the so-called king they had now—just a dodder
"Alexander."I looked up as Derrick addressed me, his posture rigid, shoulders back, and head held high. But I could tell he was nervous."Yes?" I asked."I wanted to speak to you about my wife," he said.I raised an eyebrow, genuinely surprised. Lily had been an old friend of my mother’s, which was