Before I could protest, he took my hand and led me to the dance floor. His touch was warm and firm. Despite my initial reluctance, I couldn’t deny the thrill I felt. The feeling of my hand in his made me feel warm all over. It felt right.
We got to the dance floor with the rest of the others. He bowed to me and I curtsied. After that, we started dancing. We joined our hands together and moved slowly to the music. The orchestra changed the music as soon as they noticed him. As we moved together, the rest of the room seemed to fade away. The music sounded around us, and I found myself getting lost in his beautiful blue eyes.
We moved in sync. Our steps were perfectly matched. I had never felt this way with anyone, not even Jackson. There was an intensity in Ferris' gaze that made my heart flutter. He held me close at one point. His hand rested gently on my waist, guiding me effortlessly through the dance. Every touch, every look, sent shivers down my spine.
“You’re a wonderful dancer,” he murmured.
This was the first time I was hearing that. Jackson used to tell me how awful I was at dancing. He even told me to learn from Gina.
“Thank you,” I managed to say "So are you.”
He smiled “Tell me, Elisa, what’s troubling you?”
I looked away, not wanting to meet his gaze in the moment “It’s nothing, really.”
“Is it the Alpha?” he asked" I saw you looking at him"
I felt a lump form in my throat. “Its complicated"
"Whatever it is, you'll be fine. He's an asshole anyway"
I couldn't help the chuckle that escaped my lips. His words made me feel better instantly.
The music continued to play, but all I could hear was the sound of my own heartbeat. In that moment, nothing else mattered. The world around us disappeared, and it was just Ferris and me, moving together as if we were the only two people in existence.
I felt desire within me, stronger than anything I had ever felt before. I was attracted to Ferris in a way that I couldn't describe. His looks, his confidence, his aura—it was overwhelming. I wondered what it was about him that drew me in so completely.
As the dance came to an end, he held me for a moment longer, as if reluctant to let me go. And in that moment, I knew that whatever happened next, my life would never be the same.
*
The ball had ended a while ago. As soon as it did, I said goodbye to Ferris and went outside to clear my head. I thought about everything that went down with Jackson, Gina and my parents..
I found a quiet corner in the gardens of the estate. I didn't want to go back home to Jackson.
I sat on a stone bench, my mind replaying the events of the evening. Ferris' kindness and the way he made me feel still warmed my heart, but the pain of seeing Jackson with Gina overshadowed it. How could he move on so quickly? Did I really mean nothing to him?
My phone buzzed in my purse, snapping me out of my thoughts. I hesitated before pulling it out, dreading what I might see. As I expected, it was text message from Jackson.
It read - - “I hope you don’t back out. I am definitely going to divorce you.”
I stared at the message. My heart sunk further as I read it over and over again. The audacity.
I felt a bitter smile tug at my lips. Of course, he would divorce me. He had already moved on, and he wanted to make sure I knew it. I shook my head and turned off my phone without replying. There was nothing left to say.
I just didn’t want to be falsely accused of anything. I didn’t want to be seen as the one who gave up on our marriage. But the truth was, there was nothing left to fight for. Jackson had made his choice, and now I had to make mine.
As I sat there, lost in my thoughts, a figure approached. A royal soldier stepped into the light.
“Miss,” he said, bowing slightly. “Our king wants to see you"
ELISA'S POV I looked at the guard in disbelief. For a moment, I thought my ears were playing tricks on me. "I beg your pardon?" I said. The words came out before I could stop them. That was how surprised I was. "The Lycan King" the guard said "He wishes to see you. Kindly grant him his request" Of course, I will grant him his request. He's royalty. And a part of me wanted to see him again. As I left the ballroom, I felt a bit sad, wondering if I would ever see him. It seems like now, my dreams are coming true. I only wondered why he wanted to see me.. "Excuse me," I said "Where is he?" "In his residence. Please, follow me" I got up and followed him out of the garden. He led me to a red luxurious sports car. I admired it. The Lycan King had taste. I never expected less from him anyway. The guard opened the door for me. As soon as I got in, he closed the door then got in the front seat. As the car moved smoothly through the streets, my mind raced with questions. Why did the Lyc
ALPHA JACKSON'S POV I couldn’t believe it. Elisa had the audacity to demand a divorce. I was filled with so many emotions - anger and confusion, as I searched for her after the ball. How dare she? I had sent her a text and she didn’t even bother to respond. My wolf was just as furious, pacing restlessly in my mind, urging me to find her and demand an explanation. I stormed back into the ballroom, scanning the faces of the remaining guests. She was nowhere to be seen. The clock was ticking past midnight, and she still hadn't returned home. This was the first time Elisa had stayed out this late, and it disturbed me, making my blood boil. Gina stayed by my side and offered words of comfort. “Jackson, she’ll come back. She probably just needs some time to cool off,” Gina said gently. This was the reason I admired Gina. Even after everything Elisa did to her, she still tried to defend her sister. Gina placed a hand on my arm, but it did little to reduce my anger. “I don’t understand
ALPHA JACKSON'S POV The next morning, I got dressed in my finest attire and gathered my convoy. We headed to the Lycan King’s residence. I was determined to set things straight. When we arrived, the guards informed us that the King was busy and asked us to wait. I gritted my teeth, but nodded. We took our seats outside. I couldn't believe the Lycan King would make me wait. He might be in a higher rank than I was but this was my pack. He should show me some respect, at least. The hours began to drag. Each hour, I asked the guards to let me in but they refused. I kept my anger in check, not wanting to cause a scene. Nobody in his right mind would want issues with the Lycan King. Still, I was losing my patience. After four long hours, my patience was wearing thin. I felt humiliated, sitting there like a fool or like an afterthought. Just as I was about to demand an update again, I heard whispers around me. “A beautiful woman came in the other day and the King actually met her,” one
ELISE'S POV Jackson's eyes were wild with fury. His claws were extended and ready to strike. I braced myself, knowing that the blow would come any second. My mind raced with so many thoughts. I tried to understand what I had done to provoke this rage. What did I do to him? One minute I was in the garden all by myself and the next thing I know, I was being harassed by Jackson. Just as I squeezed my eyes shut, awaiting the blow, the impact never came. Instead, I felt a strange tension in the air. There was a pause in Jackson's movement. I opened my eyes slowly, heart still pounding. To my surprise, there was a strong hand gripping Jackson's wrist. Jackson, Gina, and I turned at the same time to see who it was. My breath caught in my throat. It was the Ferris. His calm, cool demeanor was different from Jackson's sweaty, nervous appearance at the sight of him. What was King Ferris doing here? He stood tall. His presence commanded respect and exuded an air of authority as usual. His
ELSE'S POV I still couldn’t fully grasp that Ferris had saved me again, brought me to his house, and instructed a maid to care for me. We had only just met, yet he showed me more care and concern than anyone else ever had. It was overwhelming, and I was so grateful to him. From his appearance, he seemed cold but ever since we met, he had been nothing but kind to me. As I laid in the comfortable bed, my mind wandered to Ferris. I closed my eyes, thinking of the way he had carried me in his strong muscular arms. I felt perfect inside his arms, like I belonged there, like it was meant to be. My wolf was always excited at the sight of him. He made me feel a sense of safety that I hadn’t felt in a long time. My body tingled at the thought of him. I had never felt this way about anyone before, not even Jackson. I was drawn to him, like a moth to a flame. As I imagined myself in his arms, I imagined his arms in other places of my body. He was so large and strong and.... Fuck! I shook my
FERRIS' POV I clenched my fists, feeling the anger boil within me. I badly wanted to confront Jackson. In fact, I wanted to do more than confront him. I wanted to smash his head into a wall and I knew I would succeed. Jackson wouldn't last two minutes in a fight with me. I knew this was all Jackson's fault. He must have manipulated Elise's parents into thinking that this situation was somehow Elise's fault. I bet he didn't tell them about how he was about to hit her. Elise was scared of her parents. She told me how much they didn't like her but I thought she was exaggerating. I didn't imagine it would be this bad. Her parents were vile. How could they say such things to their daughter? The sight of her crying made my Lycan howl in rage. This is all Jackson's fault. That fucking bastard! I swear if I lay my hands on him, he'll wish for death. After much thought, I decided against confronting him. Confronting Jackson right now would be exactly what he wanted - a confrontation that
ELISE'S POV I sat on the edge of bed. My heart pounded loudly in my chest as Ferris’ personal attendant switched on the TV. I swallowed hard, trying to calm my fast beating heart. Ferris and I had been so close. Our faces and lips were inches apart. I could still feel his breath on our lips. The moment between us was so intense that I could hear both our heart beats. Sadly, there was a knock on the door. I almost groaned out loud due to the interruption Now that I thought about it, I wondered what it would feel like to kiss Ferris. I wondered how his lips would taste. I bet they taste just as good as they look The attendant fumbled with the TV remote, changing the channels. "What exactly is the problem?" Ferris asked him. "I wouldn't be able to explain it to you, your highness. It's better you see for yourself" I stared at him in shock. What could be so important? From his tone, it sounded like it was something important. The attendant stopped on a particular channel. To my surpr
"What do you think you’re doing?" a calm voice said. I turned, and there stood Ferris. I noticed his clenched fists and the fury in his eyes yet he was calm. His presence seemed to command the very air around him. There was a cruel smile playing on his lips. The sight of him, so calm yet so dangerous, stunned everyone into silence. The guards immediately released me, stepping back in fear. Even Helen took the opportunity to flee. Gina’s face drained of color. Her eyes widened in surprise. She bowed her head and curtsied. "Your highness," she mumbled, her voice shaking. I couldn’t hold back my tears any longer. My body shivered uncontrollably as I cried. The ache in my chest grew stronger. I couldn't take it - the betrayal, the humiliation, it was all too much. Ferris looked down at me. His eyes softened for a moment before they hardened again as he turned his attention to Gina. "How dare you?" he demanded. From the corner of my eye, I could see Gina flinch. She bowed her head, u