ELISE'S POV I had woken up that morning with an aching emptiness inside me. The space next to me in the bed was cold, untouched, and it hurt more than I thought it would. I had told Ferris I needed time alone, but the truth was I just couldn’t face him after everything. I didn’t know where we stood
"What the hell are you still doing here?" I demanded. Joan turned her head slowly, as if she wasn’t at all surprised to see me. She locked eyes with me. "Well, well, if it isn’t the new Luna, trying to establish her dominance," she teased. "It’s cute, really." I stared at her, too stunned to sp
ELISE’S POVAt the sight of Ferris, everywhere became silent. My breath hitched, and for a moment, I froze. I hadn’t expected him to return this soon—or at all."What is going on here?" Ferris's voice was calm but still authoritative.He walked forward to stand in front of two of us. In a corner, I
Joan blinked rapidl. “I didn’t mean—”“You are a guest here,” Ferris said “And as a guest, you will respect my Luna and her authority. Do you understand me?”“I_”“Why are you still here anyway? You put on quite the show last night. Fine, I can see you’re alive. You should be gone by now”“But Ferri
GINA’S POVI stood in the shadows with a small smile on my lips as I watched the chaos unfold. Elise’s stunned expression, Ferris’s loud command, and Joan’s dramatic reveal of her scarred face—it was a scene worthy of a stage. Every detail played out exactly as I expected or even better.Joan’s stub
“I’ll be waiting,” she said.I nodded, turning to leave. As I walked away, I allowed myself a small, satisfied smile. Joan was a pawn in my game, but she didn’t need to know that.Soon enough, everything would fall into place. And when it did, Ferris wouldn’t belong to Elise or Joan.He’d be mine-
ELISE’S POVWhen Ferris told me we needed to talk, I froze. His voice was firm and his expression was hard. For a moment, I wasn’t sure whether to be nervous or relieved. I knew better than to argue, though.“What are we going to talk about?” I asked.“Get dressed,” he said. I flinched at his tone.
Sophie groaned, but she hugged me back tightly.“You’re impossible,” she said.“And you’re in love,” I teased, pulling back to grin at her. “Now, go find Eden and tell him how you feel.”Her eyes widened in panic again. “Absolutely not!”I chuckled. “Fine, fine. But don’t wait too long, Sophie. Life
JOAN’S POVThe stench of iron burned the inside of my nostrils.My wrists throbbed from the tightness of the enchanted shackles, and the cold stone beneath me did nothing to soothe the ache in my bones. Rats squealed somewhere nearby, likely celebrating the scent of blood left from the last mad soul
FERRIS’ POVElise was at my side, holding me and kissing my cheek. I couldn’t help but laugh. I was so happy to be in her arms again.I touched her stomach “How’s our future king doing?’Elise pouted “It’s a girl”“Please, don’t start” Eden said with a sigh “You’re gonna make me miss Sophia”We laug
FERRIS' POV Everything changed as soon as Farrell walked in. Damn him, he always knew how to make an entrance. He held a drive in his gloved hand—small, silver,. But the weight of it? I could already tell it was heavy enough to shake kingdoms. “Farrell,” I called “What’s this?” He looked up at
FERRIS' POV. “Alpha,” Eden’s voice was barely a whisper as he stood behind me. I didn't even remember that he was present. That's how occupied I've been “Tell me you have a plan. Please.” I turned to him. The exhaustion in my bones was so heavy I could barely shake my head. “I have nothing,” I wh
FERRIS’ POVThe chamber was colder than I remembered. Not just in temperature—but in energy.The council members murmured in their seats. The place was filled with gathered council members, warriors, nobles, and guards. Everyone important in the pack was present. Everyone’s eyes were on me.I sat at
FERRIS’ POV The third day was almost there. My hands were stained with papers. My mind was fogged with dead ends. The desk in front of me was cluttered—maps, lists of names, flight records, surveillance screenshots, scribbled notes that barely made sense anymore. I raked my fingers through my hair
ELISE’S POVThe forest swallowed us whole as Farrell hauled the assassin forward. The bastard wouldn't stop squirming. "You think dragging me through the woods like some animal will make me talk?" Spit flew from his mouth. "You're wasting your time!"I rolled my shoulders. "Shut up."He laughed—right until Farrell's fist cracked across his jaw. The snap of bone echoed between the trees. The assassin choked, blood dripping from his split lip. Before he could scream, Farrell stuffed a rag in his mouth."Quiet," Farrell growled.The man's glare could've melted steel, but at least he shut up. I caught up to Farrell, my boots sinking into damp earth. "Where are we—""You'll see." He didn't look back.The trees grew thicker, branches clawing at my arms. My pulse hammered in my throat. Then I saw it—a jagged mouth of rock yawning open in the hillside. The cave exhaled a breath of something rotten.I pressed a hand to my stomach. Bad energy coiled around this place like a snake.Farrell plung
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