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
ELISE'S POV I sat at the edge of my bed, legs tucked beneath me, staring at the moonlight streaking through the window. The silver rays of the moon painted the room in soft light, making everything feel a little more magical. Tomorrow, Ferris and I were going to spend the entire day together and th
ELISE'S POV I couldn’t stop the smile that crept across my face as I drove through the forest road. The pines blurred by as I drove. I looked at the scenery, admiring how beautiful it was. Ferris' pack was a sight for sore eyes but right now, we were moving outside the pack. Today was the day Fer
FERRIS POV The day felt different from the moment I climbed into the car. I could sense Elise's excitement. At first, I had planned for a driver to take us somewhere special but Elise insisted on taking control of the day. What surprised me was the blindfold. I bobbed my knees up and down, feelin
ELISE'S POV I had never been more confused in my life. This was not how o expected the date to go. Ferris stared at me, not with affection or surprise, but with something far more dangerous—anger. I felt it radiating off of him like heat from a wildfire. The air around us seemed to thicken. “Fer
Sophia’s gaze softened as she nodded, but there was something in her eyes. “Just… be careful, Elise. Trust your instincts. They won’t lie to you.”I walked out of the palace and made my way outside.When I arrived at the garden, I was stunned by its beauty. It was like stepping into another world—a
ELISE’S POVI wanted to look my best. I had to.Ferris had invited me, and despite the anger I felt, I couldn’t help but yearn to see him, to feel him close again. Maybe I was a fool, but I loved him. I loved him in a way that went beyond reason, beyond the things that had happened between us. My he
“Joan means nothing to me,” he said firmly. “She was upset, and I was just—”“Comforting her,” I finished for him “Like you always do.”“Elise,” he growled, taking another step closer. “You’re the one I’m mated to. You’re the one I—”“Don’t!” I cut him off “Don’t say something you don’t mean. You th
ELISE’S POVI looked at the man in shock.He looked so much like Ferris that it left me momentarily stunned. The same sharp jawline, the same strong build, but his eyes—they were green, not blue like Ferris’. His long, dark hair fell messily over his face, adding to the mysterious air about him.Fea
ELISE’S POV I sat on the edge of my bed, staring blankly at the walls of my room. The events of the day replayed in my mind. My heart felt heavy. I was torn between confusion and betrayal. I couldn’t shake the memory of that man—his piercing green eyes, his muscular build, his scent, his familiar p
FERRIS’ POVThe sight of him stopped me dead in my tracks. For a moment, I thought I was imagining things. I couldn’t believe it. My brother, here, of all places. But there he was, standing in the middle of the hall like he owned the place. I looked at him in disbelief but a feeling of anger replace
FERRIS’ POV The search for Elise was driving me crazy. Every corridor, every room, every corner of the palace seemed emptier without her. Elise. She was nowhere to be found. I was starting to feel frustrated. My Lycan paced in my mind, restless. I needed to talk to her. I needed to make things righ
ELISE’S POV I stayed in my room. My mind was scattered with everything that had happened with Ferris. My heart ached. It was a deep pain in my chest that made it hard to breathe. I sat on the edge of my bed, staring blankly at the floor when a knock sounded at my door. I hesitated, not in the mood
THIRD PERSON’S POVGina had been thinking of ways to disrupt Elise’s life, and she saw Joan as the perfect accomplice to execute her plans. Together, they schemed to cause problems between Ferris and Elise. Their first step was to drug Elise’s wine during the festival. By doing so, she would fall as