ELISE'S POV I looked at Rudy in surprise. He wasn’t wearing regular clothes. He had a dark cloak thrown over his shoulders and a cap pulled low over his eyes. He looked like a miniature spy on a mission, sneaking through the flowers. I bit my lip, trying to stop myself from laughing. He was adorabl
ELISE'S POV I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw Alexandra step forward. "Enough," she had said. All of us turned to look at her, and for a moment, even Adele seemed frozen in place. Why wouldn't she? Alexandra had an aura of power that nobody could deny. I hadn't seen her in action but it was
I couldn’t help but blink in surprise as I recognized the familiar face in front of me. The maid who had just handed me the kettle was the same maid who had showed me to Ferris' room on my first day in the pack, the only one who’d shown me a hint of kindness "Hi," she said with a shy smile "I’m Sop
I laughed quietly, feeling like a teenager sneaking out for the first time. "I can’t believe I’m doing this." Sophie smiled, already halfway through the gap. "Come on, hurry before the guards catch us." I followed her, slipping through the broken fence and landing on the other side with a soft thu
ALEXANDRA'S POV I watched from the balcony as Elise and Sophie slipped out through a small gap in the fence. Their movements were quick and easy. Whatever they were up to, they had clearly done it before. I narrowed my eyes, feeling curious. Where could they be going? And more importantly, what w
“Sophie!” I gasped, sitting up quickly in bed. Thick black smoke filled the room, curling into every corner. My heart hammered in my chest as I turned toward her bed, barely able to make out her small frame through the smoke. . “Sophie! Wake up!” I yelled, throwing the blanket off and getting out o
One down, but there wasn’t time to savor it. The second man was faster, more experienced. He swung at me with a baton, aiming for my head. I ducked low, feeling the wind of his strike as it barely missed my face. Quickly, I spun, sweeping his legs out from under him. He hit the ground hard, and I wa
FERRIS' POV I stepped out of the shower, the steam swirling around me as I grabbed a towel. My muscles were still sore from the day's training, and I had been looking forward to the few moments of peace I could find. But, as I moved across the room, I caught sight of Alexandra sitting in the chair
JOAN’S POVThe stench of iron burned the inside of my nostrils.My wrists throbbed from the tightness of the enchanted shackles, and the cold stone beneath me did nothing to soothe the ache in my bones. Rats squealed somewhere nearby, likely celebrating the scent of blood left from the last mad soul
FERRIS’ POVElise was at my side, holding me and kissing my cheek. I couldn’t help but laugh. I was so happy to be in her arms again.I touched her stomach “How’s our future king doing?’Elise pouted “It’s a girl”“Please, don’t start” Eden said with a sigh “You’re gonna make me miss Sophia”We laug
FERRIS' POV Everything changed as soon as Farrell walked in. Damn him, he always knew how to make an entrance. He held a drive in his gloved hand—small, silver,. But the weight of it? I could already tell it was heavy enough to shake kingdoms. “Farrell,” I called “What’s this?” He looked up at
FERRIS' POV. “Alpha,” Eden’s voice was barely a whisper as he stood behind me. I didn't even remember that he was present. That's how occupied I've been “Tell me you have a plan. Please.” I turned to him. The exhaustion in my bones was so heavy I could barely shake my head. “I have nothing,” I wh
FERRIS’ POVThe chamber was colder than I remembered. Not just in temperature—but in energy.The council members murmured in their seats. The place was filled with gathered council members, warriors, nobles, and guards. Everyone important in the pack was present. Everyone’s eyes were on me.I sat at
FERRIS’ POV The third day was almost there. My hands were stained with papers. My mind was fogged with dead ends. The desk in front of me was cluttered—maps, lists of names, flight records, surveillance screenshots, scribbled notes that barely made sense anymore. I raked my fingers through my hair
ELISE’S POVThe forest swallowed us whole as Farrell hauled the assassin forward. The bastard wouldn't stop squirming. "You think dragging me through the woods like some animal will make me talk?" Spit flew from his mouth. "You're wasting your time!"I rolled my shoulders. "Shut up."He laughed—right until Farrell's fist cracked across his jaw. The snap of bone echoed between the trees. The assassin choked, blood dripping from his split lip. Before he could scream, Farrell stuffed a rag in his mouth."Quiet," Farrell growled.The man's glare could've melted steel, but at least he shut up. I caught up to Farrell, my boots sinking into damp earth. "Where are we—""You'll see." He didn't look back.The trees grew thicker, branches clawing at my arms. My pulse hammered in my throat. Then I saw it—a jagged mouth of rock yawning open in the hillside. The cave exhaled a breath of something rotten.I pressed a hand to my stomach. Bad energy coiled around this place like a snake.Farrell plung
FERRIS’ POVJoan entered the roomShe bowed her head at me. “You summoned me, Alpha?”Before I could respond, an elder spoke up “You were seen with Elder Marcus late at night. In your room. Alpha Ferris himself bore witness to this.”The other council members murmured among themselves. Joan’s eyes w
ELISE’S POVI stared at the man before us. His body was restrained. His face was bruised and swollen due to the beating Farrell and Henry had given him, yet I could see a hint of arrogance in his eyes. He looked at us like he had already won. He sat in the chair, bound with thick chains. His pants