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
His voice cracked slightly, and I realized how deeply this haunted him. My throat tightened, but I said nothing, letting him continue.“She cursed me,” Ferris said “She came to me in a vision. Her presence was colder than anything I’ve ever felt. She told me that for what I did, I would never know h
ELISE’S POVI sighed.Telling Ferris this wouldn’t be easy. I’ve avoided the topic for so long. I stopped having nightmares about it recently.“What about it?” Ferris asked me.“I want to tell you what I went through in the hands of my captors. I’ve never told anyone this before, not even my parents
ELISE’S POVThe soft sounds of the television filled the hospital room. There was a movie playing that I barely paid attention to. I sighed, shifting slightly under the covers. I felt restless despite the nurses' constant assurances that I needed to take it easy. They had been overly attentive, bri
ELISE’S POVPain. Blinding hot pain tore through me like wildfire. It felt like it was burning every nerve in my body. My breaths came in short, ragged gasps as I was rushed through the palace halls. My fingers clutched weakly at Ferris’s hand. He carried me and I could feel the worry radiating off
ELISE’S POVThe moment Joan’s loud voice echoed through the grand hall, I knew something was terribly wrong.“He tried to take advantage of me!” Joan screamed, pointing a trembling finger at Ferris. Her face was filled with desperation and fury. “The great Alpha is nothing more than a predator in di
Sophia’s gaze softened as she nodded, but there was something in her eyes. “Just… be careful, Elise. Trust your instincts. They won’t lie to you.”I walked out of the palace and made my way outside.When I arrived at the garden, I was stunned by its beauty. It was like stepping into another world—a
ELISE’S POVI wanted to look my best. I had to.Ferris had invited me, and despite the anger I felt, I couldn’t help but yearn to see him, to feel him close again. Maybe I was a fool, but I loved him. I loved him in a way that went beyond reason, beyond the things that had happened between us. My he
“Joan means nothing to me,” he said firmly. “She was upset, and I was just—”“Comforting her,” I finished for him “Like you always do.”“Elise,” he growled, taking another step closer. “You’re the one I’m mated to. You’re the one I—”“Don’t!” I cut him off “Don’t say something you don’t mean. You th
ELISE’S POVI looked at the man in shock.He looked so much like Ferris that it left me momentarily stunned. The same sharp jawline, the same strong build, but his eyes—they were green, not blue like Ferris’. His long, dark hair fell messily over his face, adding to the mysterious air about him.Fea
ELISE’S POV I sat on the edge of my bed, staring blankly at the walls of my room. The events of the day replayed in my mind. My heart felt heavy. I was torn between confusion and betrayal. I couldn’t shake the memory of that man—his piercing green eyes, his muscular build, his scent, his familiar p
FERRIS’ POVThe sight of him stopped me dead in my tracks. For a moment, I thought I was imagining things. I couldn’t believe it. My brother, here, of all places. But there he was, standing in the middle of the hall like he owned the place. I looked at him in disbelief but a feeling of anger replace