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
She rolled her eyes and slid into the seat, and I closed the door behind her before circling around to the driver’s side. The driver bowed his head at me "Alpha" I whispered the destination I wanted him to take us too and he nodded. Once we were on the road, I could see her glancing at me from th
JACKSON'S POV I took Gina straight to the palace doctor with the help of the guards. Gina’s fingers clutched mine tightly but I didn’t mind. The doctor had just confirmed what we had been hoping for—Gina was pregnant. I could hardly believe it. It was the best news of my life. Finally, I was going
ELISE'S POV The long drive to Ferris’s pack felt like a dream. I couldn't believe I actually left my pack. I was free. I never thought I'd ever leave. It had been my home. I leaned back in the seat, gazing out the window as the scenery gradually changed. The world outside grew greener and even
As soon as I got into my chambers, there was a knock on my door. I tilted my head to the side, groaning. I couldn't even catch a break, could I? "Come in" I said. The door opened, revealing Alexandra. "Alex" I said, taking off my jacket "What is it?" "The council is already in session. They'
FERRIS' POV As soon as I shut the door behind me, the concerns of the council came back to haunt me. I expected this—of course, I did. I knew they wouldn't accept Elise, not as she is now. Not a stranger to them, not a divorced Luna from another pack. I exhaled slowly, trying to calm the emotions
ELISE'S POV I sat on the edge of the bed, brushing through my hair absentmindedly as I stared at the walls of my new room. It was still hard to believe that this was where I’d be staying for a while. It was so different from my old life. The people here seemed friendly but I had a feeling that a lo
FERRIS’ POV I walked into the grand council chamber. From the hallway, I could hear the voices of the elders. The murmurs ceased the moment they saw me, as they should. They might be misguided fools, but at least they knew better than to openly disrespect their king. The long table at the center o
“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