“So,” Sophie said after a while, breaking the silence. She touched my belly “How’s the baby?”I smiled “Fine”She leaned in slightly, placing her ear on my stomach “ What do you think it is?”“I think it’s a girl but Ferris seems convinced that it’s a boy”She stood with a smile “I’m sure it’s a gir
ELISE’S POVThe warmth of Ferris’s arms was intoxicating. His strong arms held me in a world where nothing else existed but us. His deep blue eyes were fixed on mine, and the vulnerability I saw in them shocked me.“Elise,” he said softly “You’re the most important thing in the world to me. I never
I hollowed my cheeks, bobbing my head up and down as I sucked him off. Ferris’ loud moans filled the room. I held the base and kept sucking. His moans urged me on. I took as much of him as I could, making myself gag. I wanted to keep going. I wanted to please him more than anything.I kept going til
SOPHIE’S POVI walked down the long corridor, holding a basket of linens. Rounding the corner, I glanced down the hall, and my breath hitched when I caught sight of Gamma Eden standing with a group of soldiers.He was deep in conversation. His deep voice stated out commands with confidence and autho
ELISE’S POVThe royal driver pulled up in front of the mall, and the car came to a stop. The atmosphere inside the car was tense and so was the ride. It was silent throughout which was weird. I glanced over at Sophie, who sat by the window with her eyes fixed outside as if the passing buildings were
ELISE'S POV Sophie and I returned to the palace with our shopping bags in hands. We bought a lot of stuff and I got things for her as well. I noticed that Sophie seemed more excited now. She bounced as she walked. There was a twinkle in her eyes I couldn't explain. What was going on with her?
I sighed, letting out a nervous laugh. “This feels ridiculous. Are you sure I’m not going to trip and fall?” “I won’t let that happen,” Sophie reassured me. “Now, hold onto my arm and just follow my lead.” I did as she asked, clutching her arm as she guided me. Each step felt uncertain, and my sen
Elise's POV My heart was still racing from Ferris’s proposal. Every time I looked at the ring on my finger, I felt excited. I couldn't believe this. I was engaged to Ferris! Mated werewolves didn't usually bother with weddings. So, this was a big deal. It showed how much Ferris cared and how much
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
Then, I made a mistake during my landing.My foot slipped—just for a second, but it was all he needed.His dagger found its mark, plunging into my side.I felt a pain so hot that I screamed out in agony. My knives fell to the floor as my legs gave out, and I crashed onto my knees. My hands clutched
ELISE'S POVI felt a cold chill down my spine as I stared at the person before me. The person was an assassin. There was no doubt about that. My instincts screamed at me to run, but my body refused to obey. For a moment, I stood there in disbelief.What did I do? Who sent an assassin? Who wanted me
FERRIS’ POVAt the council chamber, I sat at the head of the table, tapping my fingers on it to distract myself. My expression was carefully neutral. Around me, the council members sat, looking at each other with uneasy expressions on their faces.Elder Marcus stood at the far end. His hands were fo
ELISE'S POVI couldn't believe the sight in front of me. I had to stop myself frim throwing up. My pregnancy hormones mixed with the horrible sight in front of me made me nauseous. Who could have done this? There was definitely something bigger at play here. The image before me burned itself into
ELISE’S POVI sat on the edge of my bed, staring blankly at the wall, lost in though.Farrell sat beside me. Nayla nuzzled against my leg. The cub had grown attached to me. she looked up at with those wide eyes of hers as if she knew something was wrong.“Are you okay?” Farrell asked.“I’m fine,” I
FERRIS’ POVWith anger in my veins, I walked toward Joan’s room. I was seething due to everything the maids had told me. The audacity of that woman—making new rules about removing Elise’s things, as if she had the authority to erase Elise from the palace, from my life. My teeth ground together. Joan
FERRIS’ POVThe doors to the palace crashed open as I stormed inside. My blood was boiling, and my fists were clenched so tightly my knuckles cracked. Farrell. That bastard.How dare he speak about Elise that way?The words still rang in my ears, taunting me. Mocking me. I should’ve ripped his throa