ELISE'S POV My breath caught in my throat at the sight of him. For a moment, neither of us said a word. We just stood there, staring at each other. The sight of him here made me feel relieved. He was okay. Now, here he was, in my room, looking at me with an intensity that made my heart race. I t
FERRIS' POV I felt content as I held Elise tightly in my arms. The world outside the room seemed distant, irrelevant. My focus was solely on her—her soft skin pressed against mine, the rhythm of her breathing, the way her curly hair tangled around us. We were both naked, tangled in the sheets wit
ELISE'S POV I’m running through the woods, barefoot. My legs ached with every step as the underbrush scratched my skin. My breaths came in ragged gasps, my heart pounding in my chest. The trees seemed endless. I stumbled over a fallen branch, catching myself just in time, but the exhaustion was cat
I found Sophie in her usual spot, tending to some flowers in the garden. When she saw me, her face lit up with a smile. “Elise! You look well today.” I returned her smile, though it felt strained. “Thanks, Sophie. Do you have a minute to talk?” “Of course, come in,” she said, gesturing for me to
FERRIS POV I sat at my desk, working on some documents that needed attention. The table was filled with papers detailing every rogue activity in the past few weeks. It felt endless—this cycle of dealing with threats, managing territory, and ensuring the safety of our pack. But my mind kept drifting
ELISE'S POV Ferris had changed and I had no idea why. He barely spoke to me unlike before. For days now, I had tried to speak with Ferris, to see him, to understand why he had suddenly started pulling away from me. But every time I got close, he seemed to vanish, busy with meetings, patrols, or t
ELISE'S POV I woke up early the next morning to the sunlight seeping through the curtains. It felt like a calm day ahead, but something was off. The palace was unusually lively, even for such an early hour. The sounds of footsteps, hurried whispers, and distant chatter reached my room as I dressed
FERRIS' POV I had never imagined the meeting would take such a turn. Alexandra’s voice echoed through the room. Every word she spoke felt like a slow-moving poison. Luna candidates… joining the hunt. It was absurd. I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. For a moment, I stared at her, unable to fu
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