JACKSON'S POV I stormed into my office, slamming the door behind me. My vision was blurred with rage, and I could barely think straight. I had just heard the announcement Ferris made on the news. What the hell? The news that Ferris was planning to take Elise back to his pack felt like someone had dug a dagger in my chest. My wolf, Shadow, howled in anger. "Damn it!" I roared. In one swift motion, I pushed everything off my desk and flipped the table over. Papers, books, and my laptop crashed to the floor with a loud thud.. I didn't care. None of it mattered right now. The only thing that mattered was Elise. I wanted her to suffer for her betrayal, for everything she had done. And now, Ferris was going to take her away, robbing me of my chance to make her pay. I paced the room with my hands clenched into fists at my sides. How could this happen? How could Ferris, of all people, be allowed to take her? My mind became a mess, trying to think of a way to stop him, but every idea seem
FERRIS' POVI sat in my office, staring at the stack of documents Jackson had handed me. The sight of the papers alone felt like torture to me. I had gone through them countless times, searching for any issues, any hint of falsification. But Jackson had been thorough. Everything appeared legitimate in the documents. The documents proved that Elise had broken pack rules and deserved to be stripped off her title. Therefore, she couldn't come with me to my pack. She needed to stay here to face the wrath of the Alpha. The council's rules were clear, and unless I could prove the documents were falsified, I had no choice but to send Elise back. The thought made my heart ache. Elise had come to mean so much to me in such a short time. Her personality, her kindness, her spirit – all of it had captivated me. I enjoyed being with her. We had just met but it felt like we had known each other for a long time. The connection between was was obvious and I had grown to be protective of her. My L
JACKSON'S POV I stood by the window, watching the scene unfold. A grin spread across my face as I watched the guards drag Elise out of the car and into the palace.The sound of her sobs and the sight of her tear-streaked face sent a thrill of satisfaction through me. Everything had gone according to plan, and now she was right where she belonged—under my control. Soon enough, I heard a knock on my door. I knew it was them. "Bring her in," I commanded. The guards complied. They opened the door, shoving her forward until she stumbled and fell to her knees at my feet. I looked down at her, enjoying how vulnerable she looked. She was a mess— her eyes were puffy from crying, her hair was disheveled, her body wracked with sobs and her clothes were torn from the rough handling. It was a beautiful sight."Leave us," I ordered the guards, waving them away. "Prepare for her arrival." They nodded and exited the room without a word, leaving Elise and me alone. I took a step closer, enjoying th
ELISE'S POV The bad smell coming from him was suffocating. I could see the madness in his eyes. Looking at him, anyone could tell he was insane. . He threw his head back and laughed loudly. His laughter echoed throughout the room. I felt a cold sweat break out across my forehead. Fear gripped my heart tightly. I struggled to understand what was going on. Was this some sort of mistake? Who had brought this man here? Was this some sort of punishment? Had I annoyed someone so much that they would send an insane man to torment me? It didn't take a genius to know that either Jackson or Gina were behind this. They were the only ones cruel enough to play this kind of prank. What did they hope to achieve with this exactly? Taking a deep breath, , I asked "What are you doing here?" He grinned "I'm here to have a good time with you," My heart pounded in my chest. "Go away!" I screamed at him "Get out of here!" He took a step closer, his grin widening. "Oh, but I insist. We’re going to ha
FERRIS' POV I sat on a couch and stared out the window of my living room. It was night yet I couldn't sleep. Every time I closed my eyes, I would see her face. Elise. Her name echoed in my mind. For once in my life, I felt helpless. I couldn't protect her. I couldn't stop Jackson from taking her away. The image of her terrified eyes as I told her she had to leave haunted me. She looked so vulnerable, so scared, and it tore at my heart. I closed my eyes and let out a deep breath. How could I have let this happen? Elise was incapable of the things Jackson accused her of. The documents he presented were false; I was sure of it. But proving it was another matter. Jackson had been very careful in crafting those documents. The documents were perfect. Sudenky, I felt a presence behind me. I knew who it was before he even walked forward. It was Rafael. I could feel his calm aura. "Your Majesty" he said "You're awake" "I couldn't sleep" "You should rest, your highness. It's late," "I ca
ELISE'S POV I was in the kitchen, busy scrubbing the pots from breakfast. My hands were hurting from the hot water. The other maids worked quietly around me. Every now and then, they would look at me and whisper. I didn't blame them. Just a few days ago, I was the Luna of the pack and now, I was working with them. I guess life really does come at you fast. I was lost in thought, remembering the days when I used to be the Luna. I was the one giving orders instead of taking them. What did I do to deserve this? My only offense was wanting to divorce Jackson, to leave my toxic marriage. “ELISE!” I heard a voice scream my name. Instantly, I knew it was Gina. . Ms. Kelly appeared in the doorway “Elise, the Luna is calling for you,” I flinched at the word “Luna.” It hurt every time I heard it. It reminded me of all I had lost. I used to be the Luna, and now, I was nothing more than a maid. Swallowing my pride, I nodded and dried my hands on a towel. “Yes. I’ll go right away.” I w
I clenched my fists, my nails digging into my palms. "Of course, Gina" I said. "It's Luna to you, you little brat. Got it?" I took a deep breath "Yes Luna" As I turned away, I could hear Gina's laughter. Back in the kitchen, I started over. My hands were shaking, and I could feel the hot tears streaming down my face. I tried to focus on the task, but I was filled with pain and anger. I made the eggs again, praying that this time they would be acceptable. When I returned to the dining hall, I placed the new plate of eggs in front of Gina. She didn’t even bother to look at them before throwing them across the room. “These are terrible! Can’t you do anything right?” she snapped. I took in a deep breath, wondering what bad deed I must have done for the moon goddess to punish me like this. "I'm waiting!" Gina screeched. I turned back to the kitchen, feeling utterly defeated. I made the eggs one more time, putting all my effort into getting them just right. My heart was
ELISE'S POV I blinked, looking at them in disbelief. I was scared. Why did they want me to follow them? “Get up,” one of them said, grabbing my arm roughly. The other seized my other arm, and together they dragged me to my feet. My legs wobbled, barely supporting my weight after the harsh wake-up. “What’s happening?” I asked. The guards didn’t respond. They just dragged me out of the room. My bare feet scraped against the hard floor as they dragged me. In that moment, I started to panic. They led me through the hallways. Finally, we stopped in front of a familiar door. Jackson’s chambers. The guards opened the door and threw me inside. I stumbled and fell to my knees, right at Jackson’s feet. My heart pounded as I looked up at him. I couldn't believe this was the man I had once loved. “Jackson,” I whispered, my voice trembling. “Why are you doing this?” He smirked. “Elise, Elise. Always so dramatic.” He leaned back in his chair, crossing his arms over his chest. “Why? Because