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' PV As soon as I saw her, I opened my mouth slightly in shock. Her face was hidden behind a mask and a veil, but I could recognize her from miles away. No, it couldn’t be. Even with her face hidden, I knew it was her. I'd know her anywhere, no matter what. She wore a dress that clung to
THIRD PERSON’S POVGina had been thinking of ways to disrupt Elise’s life, and she saw Joan as the perfect accomplice to execute her plans. Together, they schemed to cause problems between Ferris and Elise. Their first step was to drug Elise’s wine during the festival. By doing so, she would fall as
I stopped pacing. The garden. Flashes of the night came back—a conversation with Joan, her laughter too close. I remembered pulling away, annoyed, but everything after that was a blur.“Someone had to have seen something,” I muttered. “This doesn’t feel right, Eden. I can’t shake the feeling that Jo
FERRIS’ POVThe moment I stepped into my room, I found Joan sitting at the edge of the bed, fully dressed. Her shoulders trembled as she sobbed. Her tear-streaked face turned toward me.“What’s going on?” I demanded in a harsh tone.My head throbbed slightly but that didn’t stop the anger spreading
ELISE’S POVI decided to continue with what I was doing. Gina can be a bitch. There’s no surprise there. I shouldn’t let her words get to me.Shaking off Gina’s strange behavior, I finished the soup and decided to take it to Ferris’s chambers. My heart fluttered with excitement at the thought of see
ELISE’S POVThe next morning, I woke up with a pounding headache, the kind that felt as though someone had taken a hammer to my skull. The way I was feeling felt like I had a hangover. The strangest part? I hadn’t touched a single drop of alcohol the previous day. Why would I? I’m pregnant. So, why
ELISE’S POVWhen I saw Ferris approaching, my legs threatened to give out beneath me. The pain in my stomach was unbearable, but the sight of him made me feel relieved. I pressed a trembling hand against my abdomen, trying to steady myself when Joan suddenly collapsed beside me. She clutched her ank
I felt my face flush with anger. dare she? How dare she say such things? And why now, when everything had been going so well?I took a deep breath, trying to calm the tremor in my hands. But the moment I stepped forward and made my presence known, I couldn’t stop the words that spilled from my lips.
ELISE’S POVThe long-awaited pack festival finally arrived, and the entire town square buzzed with life. The air was filled with the scent of roasting meats and fresh-baked bread. Everywhere I looked, there was laughter, music, and people smiling. It was the kind of atmosphere that made you feel lik
ELISE’S POVJoan’s words replayed in my mind. Her words felt like a thorn digging deeper into my chest. Ferris had assured me he loved me and didn’t want Joan, but her claim about being his first love pulled at me. People never forget their first love.That thought haunted me as I paced the length o