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
I didn’t know how to respond, didn’t know how to make sense of the storm that had just entered my life. All I could do was stand there, frozen, as Joan stared at me. “How?” Joan asked “How could you do it, Ferris? How could you forget about me so easily? Replace me so… effortlessly?” I didn't forg
ELISE'S POV I ran out of the hall with tears in my eyes. My special day was ruined and that was because of that woman.... Joan. My chest heaved with all the emotions I felt. I felt so many things all at once - anger, jealousy, confusion and hurt. How dare she come back? The thought repeated i
ELISE'S POV I made my way to the dungeon to see Alexandra. It couldn't wait till morning. I wanted answers and I needed them now. I clenched my fists to steady myself, but my heart was still racing. Alexandra. I still couldn't believe Alexandra was behind bars. When I reached her cell, I hesit
"She’s his true love. His everything. Some bonds aren’t meant to be broken." Her mocking voice, the vivid imagery she’d painted, pressed down on me till I felt like I was suffocating. My heart clenched as doubt crept in, whispering poisonous thoughts I couldn’t silence. Was I a fool to think I ev
EDEN'S POV I sat in Alpha Ferris' office, listening intently as he outlined my duties as the new Beta. I was determined to succeed in this role, to prove myself worthy of the title and the trust the Alpha had placed in me. He spoke with his usual calm authority and he gestured to the papers spread
I slipped back into my seat, picking up my pen and pretending to focus on the notes in front of me. But my mind was elsewhere. I replayed every word, every glance, every moment I’d just shared with Sophia. I didn’t understand how or why, but something about her had captivated me completely. And as
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