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
It wasn’t a perfect hit, but I managed to graze his shoulder, which, for me, felt like a victory. “You’re quicker than I thought,” Ferris muttered. I smirked, rolling my shoulders to shake off the sting of his hit. “You haven’t seen anything yet.” Without giving him time to react, I rushed forwa