GINA'S POV I stormed out of the prison cell and into the palace hallway. My heels clicked against the marble floors, echoing in the empty hallway as I stormed towards Jackson's office. My anger got worse with every step. I thought of how Elise was released and it infuriated me. How dare she? Ho
FERRIS' POV That evening, I stepped out to the balcony to think. I should be happy now that Elise was free but it wasn't that easy. The whole ordeal of rescuing her was over, but it wasn't enough. Elise was safe, at least for now, but there were other matters that needed my attention—matters that r
GINA'S POV I watched him from the shadows with my heart pounding in my chest. Nobody knew this but I had watched him for months, studied him, learned every bit of his behavior. I had managed to get a maid to slip a strong aphrodisiac into his drink and give it to him. The blend was strong enough t
ELISE'S POV As Jason led me away from the cell, I knew this had to be Ferris' doing. Nobody else cared about me this much apart from him and he was the only one who had the power to overrule Jackson. When we got outside the palace grounds, it took a while for my eyes to adjust to the brightness.
I got to work immediately. I was happy that I had a better distraction now. The kitchen was warm and filled with activity. The maids were friendly as well. It was quite different from the palace. Here, the maids laughed and chatted as they worked. As we worked, the chef told me things about Ferris
ELISE'S POV The next morning, I woke up earlier than usual. I had made up my mind. I would go down for breakfast, help out in the kitchen as I did yesterday and thank Ferris for everything. I'd tell him my plans about leaving. The thought of leaving him made my chest ache with hurt but I had no o
As I approached Lady Elena’s room, I slowed my pace. I hesitated for a moment outside her door, my hand hovering just above the doorknob. This goodbye will be the hardest. The bond we’ve shared was deeper than anything else I’d experienced here. It was a connection I hadn't expected. Taking a deep
JACKSON'S POV Jason and I trained in the training arena outside. I needed a distraction, something to push away the thoughts that had disturbed me all day. I threw a punch at Jason, harder than necessary, sending him stumbling back. His eyes widened in surprise, but he quickly regained his footin
“I need to check what that was,” I said, moving forward.Rick stepped in front of me, shaking his head. “Elise, don’t,” he said firmly. His hand hovered near my arm as if to physically stop me.I crossed my arms “I want to know what made that noise, Rick.”His jaw clenched. “It could be anything.
ELISE’S POVThe next morning, I was so hungry that I woke up from sleep. I blinked against the sunlight streaming through the large window. For a moment, I was momentarily disoriented.My body felt unusually heavy, and a dull ache lingered in my limbs.I turned my head then I realized I was in my ro
ELISE’S POVWhere am I?Just moments ago, I had been lying in my bed, exhausted and overwhelmed, trying to find comfort in Ferris’s promise that this confinement would only be temporary. And now—now I was here. But how? Was this real? A dream? Or something worse?A sudden, low growl echoed through t
Rick occasionally glanced at me through the rearview mirror. His grip on the wheel was steady. After a while, he cleared his throat and spoke.“It’s a long ride. If you need anything, just let me know.”I barely turned my head. “Thank you.”Rick exhaled softly and tried again. “It’s a beautiful plac
ELISE'S POVFerris had assured me that he would bring me back soon, but I still felt hurt. I would miss him so much. Ferris and I hadn’t been apart in so long. A lump formed in my throat as I stepped outside. My heart sank with every step I took towards the car waiting for me. I understood why he
“This is Rick,” Eden introduced, stepping aside so the warrior could bow his head in greeting. “He will be her personal guard. No one will get past him.”Rick met my gaze and spoke firmly. “I swear on my life, I will keep her safe, my King.”I studied him for a moment, searching for any sign of hesi
ELISE’S POVThe warmth of Ferris’s body enveloped me as I lay against him, resting my head on his chest. His steady heartbeat was comforting yet my mind refused to be at ease. I stared at the ceiling, tracing invisible patterns on his chest as thoughts swirled relentlessly in my head.What if, when
ELISE'S POVFerris and I kissed passionately. The kiss was electric as always. It didn’t matter how many times we kissed. Every single time, it had the same effect. I could feel the fire igniting inside me, the electricity spreading sparks through my veins.As we kissed passionately, Ferris’ hands r
The baby.A fresh wave of emotion hit me. I had been so consumed by my own pain that I had almost forgotten about the tiny life growing inside me. My hands instinctively covered his, gripping onto him like he was my lifeline."I just… I couldn't do anything," I whispered "They wouldn't stop. I felt