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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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.
“I need to check what that was,” I said, moving forward.Rick stepped in front of me, shaking his head. “Elise, don’t,” he said firmly. His hand hovered near my arm as if to physically stop me.I crossed my arms “I want to know what made that noise, Rick.”His jaw clenched. “It could be anything.
ELISE’S POVThe next morning, I was so hungry that I woke up from sleep. I blinked against the sunlight streaming through the large window. For a moment, I was momentarily disoriented.My body felt unusually heavy, and a dull ache lingered in my limbs.I turned my head then I realized I was in my ro
ELISE’S POVWhere am I?Just moments ago, I had been lying in my bed, exhausted and overwhelmed, trying to find comfort in Ferris’s promise that this confinement would only be temporary. And now—now I was here. But how? Was this real? A dream? Or something worse?A sudden, low growl echoed through t
Rick occasionally glanced at me through the rearview mirror. His grip on the wheel was steady. After a while, he cleared his throat and spoke.“It’s a long ride. If you need anything, just let me know.”I barely turned my head. “Thank you.”Rick exhaled softly and tried again. “It’s a beautiful plac
ELISE'S POVFerris had assured me that he would bring me back soon, but I still felt hurt. I would miss him so much. Ferris and I hadn’t been apart in so long. A lump formed in my throat as I stepped outside. My heart sank with every step I took towards the car waiting for me. I understood why he
“This is Rick,” Eden introduced, stepping aside so the warrior could bow his head in greeting. “He will be her personal guard. No one will get past him.”Rick met my gaze and spoke firmly. “I swear on my life, I will keep her safe, my King.”I studied him for a moment, searching for any sign of hesi
ELISE’S POVThe warmth of Ferris’s body enveloped me as I lay against him, resting my head on his chest. His steady heartbeat was comforting yet my mind refused to be at ease. I stared at the ceiling, tracing invisible patterns on his chest as thoughts swirled relentlessly in my head.What if, when
ELISE'S POVFerris and I kissed passionately. The kiss was electric as always. It didn’t matter how many times we kissed. Every single time, it had the same effect. I could feel the fire igniting inside me, the electricity spreading sparks through my veins.As we kissed passionately, Ferris’ hands r
The baby.A fresh wave of emotion hit me. I had been so consumed by my own pain that I had almost forgotten about the tiny life growing inside me. My hands instinctively covered his, gripping onto him like he was my lifeline."I just… I couldn't do anything," I whispered "They wouldn't stop. I felt