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
FERRIS' POV The soft rustle of pages filled the room as I laid back on the bed, trying to lose myself in the novel I had been reading for what felt like days. Ever since I’d started recovering, my wolf had been helping me heal faster, but Ferris insisted I stay in bed. My body still ached, but it w
FERRIS POV As soon as the guard delivered the news, I felt a rage move through me. "What do you mean they're still missing?" I snapped, my voice booming across the room. The guard flinched, shifting on his feet. "You’ve had days! Days, and you’ve found nothing?" The guard stammered, "Your Majest
"I figured," I teased, pushing off the door and stepping closer. "Though I can't say I'm disappointed by the view." My smirk widened as her face grew even redder. "Stop it," she huffed, but I could see the hint of a smile playing at the corner of her lips. It had been too long since I’d seen he
ELISE'S POV There was a smile on my face as I hurried toward the training grounds. I felt much better now, stronger. The bruises from the attack had faded, and I was itching to get back into action. Ferris had made a big deal about this training—insisting that I needed to be stronger, more prepared
ELISE'S POV As I stepped out of the arena, I met up with Sophie. The burn in my muscles faded as I walked beside her, feeling lighter with every step. We laughed, talking about nothing and everything, like we always did when we were together. But even as we joked, my mind slipped elsewhere. To him.
ELISE'S POV The sun was high in the sky when I arrived at the training grounds the next day. Ferris and I had known each other for a long time yet I still felt that familiar flutter in my chest whenever I saw him. Today was no different. I saw him standing there. His huge frame casted a long shad
ALEXANDRA'S POV The night was cold as I moved silently through the castle corridors. My mind raced with the thought of what I had to do. The plan was simple. I would go in and kill Elise. My heart pounded with anxiety. This had to end tonight. Elise had been a thorn in my side for far too long, a
ELISE'S POV The cell was... different this time After the attack I had, Ferris ensured that I was taken to a different cell. This one was much better. It wasn’t as dark or damp as my previous one, and the bedding was slightly softer. It also had less guards surrounding the place which made eve
GINA'S POV I stood by the back laundry. My heart still raced, though I tried to calm it. My moment with Ferris replayed in my mind—his words, his touch, the way his eyes seemed to see straight through me. For so long, I’d wanted to be close to him. I’d dreamed of it, schemed for it. He was one of
FERRIS' POV I sat in my study, deep in thought. My fingers tapped rhythmically on the desk. My mind churnintwistwd with the rumors I'd just heard. A war. Gina. Planning to avenge Jackson? If there was truth to this, it couldn’t be ignored. But Gina wasn’t the type to make things easy. No, this req
FERRIS' POV I leaned back in my chair in my office, staring at the table while my mind raced with a thousand thoughts. Every thought of mine went back to Elise. I envisioned the sight of her locked away in that cold miserable cell. She was pregnant, vulnerable, and despite my every effort to protec
ELISE'S POV I sat in the corner of my room with my knees drawn to my chest, trying to suppress the fear inside me. The encounter with Gina still played on a loop in my mind. I remembered how angry she was. Was she really not behindJackson's poisoning? Was she taunting me? Or was I truly losing my
ELISE'S POV The cell was uncomfortable. No amount of pacing or shifting on the wooden bench could make the suffocating air in here feel better. The walls felt like they were closing in on me. My fingers trembled as I placed a hand over my belly. "I promise," I whispered to the life growing within
FERRIS' POV Eden sat across from me in my study, resting his hands on the table. His newly acquired Gamma badge gleamed on his chest. Ever since Barley decided to act a fool, I replaced him with Eden as Gamma and the head of my security. We discussed who the perpetrator might be and why they want
ELISE'S POV The walls of the cell were cold as I leaned against it. I had been here before, but this time it felt heavier. More suffocating. Sitting on the hard bench, I leaned my head back against the rough stone and closed my eyes. I couldn't believe I was in here, in trouble again and it's all