FERRIS' POV The moment I saw the folder in Elise’s hands, my heart stopped. In that moment, I knew I was in trouble. Elise was not the kind of woman to let things go easily. This file was the one thing I hadn’t wanted her to see. Looking at how annoyed she was, I blamed myself. I should have hidd
ELISE'S POV I sat on the edge of my bed, staring blankly at the wall in front of me. I let the silence fill every corner of the room. I didn't know what to say or do in this situation. My hand rested gently on my stomach. It was almost as if I was trying to reach a part of myself that could sooth
FERRIS' POV I slammed my fist on the desk for the hundredth time. My knuckles had turned white with frustration. There was only one thought on my mind - Elise. I had locked her in that room. She was probably pacing back and forth, furious, hurt, and confuse and I she had every right to feel tho
ELISE'S POV I clutched my stomach, breathing hard as I leaned against a tree trunk. My body wasn’t what it used to be. Now that I was pregnant, I noticed that I got tired easily. Every step I took felt heavier and every breath of mine came out ragged. I rested my hand protectively over my belly and
He took a step closer, and I took a step back. My heart pounded fast as I tried to think of an escape. I couldn’t reason with him. He was determined to follow orders, no matter the cost. I felt the panic in my chest but I forced it down. I wasn’t helpless. I could fight. Without another word, I tur
ELISE'S POV I stood frozen in shock as I watched Ferris standing there. The expression on Ferris' face was colder and sharper than steel. One of Barley’s hands was already lying on the floor, severed. Barley clutched his bleeding wrist as he screamed. His eyes were wide with pain and terror. Ferri
ELISE'S POV I woke up to the soft sunlight. But it wasn’t the light that brought the warmth to my face. It was the fact that Ferris was lying beside me with his arm wrapped protectively around me as he slept. I stayed there for a moment, studying the way he looked so handsome, even in his sleep. I’
I took a deep breath, savoring the quiet of the little café on the corner. I’d come to this part of town for the peace, the anonymity. No one recognized me here, and after the chaos of the last few days, this escape felt like a gift. A warm cup of tea sat in front of me, untouched, steam curling up
ELISE'S POV The air felt heavy, like it was pressing down on my chest, making it harder to breathe. My heart raced, as I watched the guards lead Alexandra away. Her head hung low, but she didn’t resist. She didn’t scream or try to defend herself. The sight of her acceptance only made me surprised.
ALEXANDRA'S POV The night was cold as I moved silently through the castle corridors. My mind raced with the thought of what I had to do. The plan was simple. I would go in and kill Elise. My heart pounded with anxiety. This had to end tonight. Elise had been a thorn in my side for far too long, a
ELISE'S POV The cell was... different this time After the attack I had, Ferris ensured that I was taken to a different cell. This one was much better. It wasn’t as dark or damp as my previous one, and the bedding was slightly softer. It also had less guards surrounding the place which made eve
GINA'S POV I stood by the back laundry. My heart still raced, though I tried to calm it. My moment with Ferris replayed in my mind—his words, his touch, the way his eyes seemed to see straight through me. For so long, I’d wanted to be close to him. I’d dreamed of it, schemed for it. He was one of
FERRIS' POV I sat in my study, deep in thought. My fingers tapped rhythmically on the desk. My mind churnintwistwd with the rumors I'd just heard. A war. Gina. Planning to avenge Jackson? If there was truth to this, it couldn’t be ignored. But Gina wasn’t the type to make things easy. No, this req
FERRIS' POV I leaned back in my chair in my office, staring at the table while my mind raced with a thousand thoughts. Every thought of mine went back to Elise. I envisioned the sight of her locked away in that cold miserable cell. She was pregnant, vulnerable, and despite my every effort to protec
ELISE'S POV I sat in the corner of my room with my knees drawn to my chest, trying to suppress the fear inside me. The encounter with Gina still played on a loop in my mind. I remembered how angry she was. Was she really not behindJackson's poisoning? Was she taunting me? Or was I truly losing my
ELISE'S POV The cell was uncomfortable. No amount of pacing or shifting on the wooden bench could make the suffocating air in here feel better. The walls felt like they were closing in on me. My fingers trembled as I placed a hand over my belly. "I promise," I whispered to the life growing within
FERRIS' POV Eden sat across from me in my study, resting his hands on the table. His newly acquired Gamma badge gleamed on his chest. Ever since Barley decided to act a fool, I replaced him with Eden as Gamma and the head of my security. We discussed who the perpetrator might be and why they want