ELISE'S POV The day of the hunt finally came the next morning, and despite the anxiety twisting my stomach, I was determined to face it. The sun had barely risen when I joined the other Luna candidates outside. The men and women bustling around, horses being saddled, and the murmurs of anticipati
ELISE'S POV I had to start moving and fast. I tried to steady my breath as I limped forward. As I moved, I could feel pain in several parts of my body. The pain in my ankle pulsed with each step. I should’ve been more careful with the horse, but it was too late to regret falling now. The deeper I w
ELISE'S POV The wolf started moving and without even thinking, I started to follow it. Each step it took was sure, purposeful, as if it knew exactly where to go. My heart was still racing from the attack. My breaths were uneven as I stumbled over the ground. I had been so close to death—arrows wh
ELISE'S POV I couldn’t stop staring at him. Marco. The name echoed in my mind. It was him. It really was him. How could I have forgotten? The wavy dark hair, tall muscular build, dark green eyes - it felt like I just saw him yesterday when in reality, it had been years. The way he stood. His pre
FERRIS' POV The night air felt heavy against my skin as we moved silently through the forest. My men spread out behind me, moving quietly just like I'd trained them. I tried to focus on the task at hand, scanning the treeline for any sign of the attacker. The bastard had the nerve to ambush my pa
ELISE'S POV I was just about to slip into bed when I heard the rustling of the tent flap, followed by the sound of heavy boots. I looked up, startled. A tall, broad-shouldered woman stood in the doorway. I recognized her as one of the guards. "Lady Elise," she said in a low tone . "You have a
ELISE'S POV The next morning, I was up early. I adjusted the leather belt around my waist and stepped outside, breathing in the crisp fresh air. The camp was already bustling with activity—people chattering, tending to their horses, and preparing for another day in the wild. The sound of hooves thu
After about half an hour of riding in near silence, Marco finally spoke up. “You’re quiet today, Elise.” “I’m fine,” I replied, though even I didn’t sound convinced. He shot me a sideways glance. “Come on. I know you better than that. You’re not fine. Is it the Alpha?” I hesitated, not wanting to
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