ELISE’S POVThe moment my palm struck Joan’s cheek, time seemed to slow. The sound of the slap echoed through the corridor. Joan staggered back, but it was obvious—too obvious—that she was pretending. Her body crumpled to the ground in an exaggerated fall and she gasped dramatically as she clutched
The baby.A fresh wave of emotion hit me. I had been so consumed by my own pain that I had almost forgotten about the tiny life growing inside me. My hands instinctively covered his, gripping onto him like he was my lifeline."I just… I couldn't do anything," I whispered "They wouldn't stop. I felt
ELISE'S POVFerris and I kissed passionately. The kiss was electric as always. It didn’t matter how many times we kissed. Every single time, it had the same effect. I could feel the fire igniting inside me, the electricity spreading sparks through my veins.As we kissed passionately, Ferris’ hands r
ELISE’S POVThe warmth of Ferris’s body enveloped me as I lay against him, resting my head on his chest. His steady heartbeat was comforting yet my mind refused to be at ease. I stared at the ceiling, tracing invisible patterns on his chest as thoughts swirled relentlessly in my head.What if, when
“This is Rick,” Eden introduced, stepping aside so the warrior could bow his head in greeting. “He will be her personal guard. No one will get past him.”Rick met my gaze and spoke firmly. “I swear on my life, I will keep her safe, my King.”I studied him for a moment, searching for any sign of hesi
ELISE'S POVFerris had assured me that he would bring me back soon, but I still felt hurt. I would miss him so much. Ferris and I hadn’t been apart in so long. A lump formed in my throat as I stepped outside. My heart sank with every step I took towards the car waiting for me. I understood why he
Rick occasionally glanced at me through the rearview mirror. His grip on the wheel was steady. After a while, he cleared his throat and spoke.“It’s a long ride. If you need anything, just let me know.”I barely turned my head. “Thank you.”Rick exhaled softly and tried again. “It’s a beautiful plac
ELISE’S POVWhere am I?Just moments ago, I had been lying in my bed, exhausted and overwhelmed, trying to find comfort in Ferris’s promise that this confinement would only be temporary. And now—now I was here. But how? Was this real? A dream? Or something worse?A sudden, low growl echoed through t
“I need to check what that was,” I said, moving forward.Rick stepped in front of me, shaking his head. “Elise, don’t,” he said firmly. His hand hovered near my arm as if to physically stop me.I crossed my arms “I want to know what made that noise, Rick.”His jaw clenched. “It could be anything.
ELISE’S POVThe next morning, I was so hungry that I woke up from sleep. I blinked against the sunlight streaming through the large window. For a moment, I was momentarily disoriented.My body felt unusually heavy, and a dull ache lingered in my limbs.I turned my head then I realized I was in my ro
ELISE’S POVWhere am I?Just moments ago, I had been lying in my bed, exhausted and overwhelmed, trying to find comfort in Ferris’s promise that this confinement would only be temporary. And now—now I was here. But how? Was this real? A dream? Or something worse?A sudden, low growl echoed through t
Rick occasionally glanced at me through the rearview mirror. His grip on the wheel was steady. After a while, he cleared his throat and spoke.“It’s a long ride. If you need anything, just let me know.”I barely turned my head. “Thank you.”Rick exhaled softly and tried again. “It’s a beautiful plac
ELISE'S POVFerris had assured me that he would bring me back soon, but I still felt hurt. I would miss him so much. Ferris and I hadn’t been apart in so long. A lump formed in my throat as I stepped outside. My heart sank with every step I took towards the car waiting for me. I understood why he
“This is Rick,” Eden introduced, stepping aside so the warrior could bow his head in greeting. “He will be her personal guard. No one will get past him.”Rick met my gaze and spoke firmly. “I swear on my life, I will keep her safe, my King.”I studied him for a moment, searching for any sign of hesi
ELISE’S POVThe warmth of Ferris’s body enveloped me as I lay against him, resting my head on his chest. His steady heartbeat was comforting yet my mind refused to be at ease. I stared at the ceiling, tracing invisible patterns on his chest as thoughts swirled relentlessly in my head.What if, when
ELISE'S POVFerris and I kissed passionately. The kiss was electric as always. It didn’t matter how many times we kissed. Every single time, it had the same effect. I could feel the fire igniting inside me, the electricity spreading sparks through my veins.As we kissed passionately, Ferris’ hands r
The baby.A fresh wave of emotion hit me. I had been so consumed by my own pain that I had almost forgotten about the tiny life growing inside me. My hands instinctively covered his, gripping onto him like he was my lifeline."I just… I couldn't do anything," I whispered "They wouldn't stop. I felt