That sent a wave of warmth through me. I felt special—like I was the only one who truly knew him. The only one who got to see him like this, vulnerable and carefree. “I’ll be back soon,” he promised, reluctantly pulling away and standing up. “Try not to start any more pillow fights while I’m gone.”
ELISE'S POV The storage cabin was empty. For a moment, I just stood there, blinking at the vacant shelves where crates and bags of game should have been stacked high. Everyone else around me shared the same shocked expressions, murmuring among themselves. Everyone was filled FL with disbelief as t
ELISE'S POV I stood rooted to the spot, wondering where it all went wrong. I could hear their accusations all around me. Each whisper, each glare, weighed on me, until the weight felt almost unbearable. "She was working with Marco," one person muttered "It's obvious" "Yes" someone else added "T
ELISE'S POV I stared at my reflection in the mirror. I was dressed in an fancy gown I’d chosen for the feast, but my heart felt as heavy as the jewels adorning my neck. I was supposed to happy—this night marked a celebration of our return to the palace. The hunt was over and that was something to c
FERRIS' POV For me, the feast was filled with forced smiles and hollow toasts. The noblemen all clamored for a spot in my line of sight as usual. Everywhere I turned, one of them was reaching out with some meaningless gesture—handing me a goblet, pouring me more wine, speaking far too loudly about
FERRIS' POV The moment the doctor’s words hit me, everything around me seemed to slow down. Elise… pregnant? My mind raced in a hundred ways. One thing was sure - the child was mine. Elise was my woman and I knew I was the only man she had been with ever since we got together. I had no doubt in m
FERRIS' POV The council hall went silent the moment I entered. Each member got up from their seats, bowing their heads in respect. "Good evening, Alpha" they chorused. "Good evening" I responded, walking further into the room "Let's begin" “Alpha Ferris,” Councilor Adrien greeted, gesturing to
ELISE'S POV The dream started innocently enough. I felt warm as I stood inside a room. I could feel my baby moving gently, almost as if reaching out, and I placed my hands over my belly, savoring the precious feeling with a smile on my face. But then, the warmth I felt turned cold. A chill creeped
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