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
JACKSON'S POV Elise. My heart stirred in my chest as if it had missed a beat, and I froze. I didn't expect to see her. I wasn’t prepared for how breathtaking she looked. She seemed different—more confident. She stood tall with her hair falling in curls down her back with a bow at the top of her
“You little—” Gina started, but I quickly pulled her back. Elise was right there, about to leave my life forever, and yet I was stuck here, trying to calm Gina. I looked into Elise’s eyes, trying to find something to hold on to, something that would make her stay. But all I saw was happiness in
ELISE'S POV I watched the scene in front of me with pain in my heart. Gina was crumpled on the floor. Her body was limp and her skin was pale as snow. Jackson was right beside her, wrapping his arms around her and attending to her in a way he had never done with me. The revelation hit me like a p
FERRIS' POV My phone buzzed on the table in front of me. glanced at the screen and sighed when I saw the name: Alexandra. I knew exactly why she was calling. I had been putting off the discussion for as long as I could, but there was no escaping it now. "Yes, Alexandra?" I answered, trying to keep