ELISE’S POVFarrell’s visits had become something of an unspoken ritual between us. We never acknowledged it outright. We never discussed why he kept coming or why I never told him to stop. Yet, each night, he slipped into my room as if he belonged there.The first time it happened, I had been start
ELISE’S POVI barely wait for it to be morning before I made my way to the forest to get a solution. I hurried through the underbrush. My heart was hammering so fast against my ribs but I barely noticed it. I didn’t have time to.Farrell didn’t have much time.Nayla moved closely behind me. She must
ELISE’S POVI was relieved when Farrell finally stirred. His eyes opened. For a moment, he looked lost. His gaze seemed unfocused as he took in his surroundings. I held my breath, watching as his expression shifted from confusion to realization."You're awake," I murmured.Farrell blinked at me. His
FERRIS’ POVI felt a bit paranoid in the crowded downtown bar. I sat at a booth near the back with a drink in my hand. My fingers absentmindedly traced the rim of the glass. The scent of alcohol and cigarette smoke filled the air. I could also hear the loud sounds of music and conversation. Across
FARRELL’S POVContrary to how I looked and acted, I was mad at myself for letting my emotions control me and nearly kissing Elise. I had promised myself that I was only here to take back what was mine and make those that wronged me pay. The last thing I had expected was to get a mate—and one that wa
FERRIS' POV The blaring of the alarm echoed through the silence, dragging me from my sleep. A sharp pounding at my temples made me groan as I reached out blindly, slamming the device into silence. My head was heavy. I think I had a huge hangover all thanks to last night's drinking with Eden. Ev
ELISE’S POVI busied myself with Nayla. The tiny cub was on my lap as I waited for Farrell. The little creature let out a soft purr, nuzzling into my hand, but my thoughts were far away. I prayed Farrell hadn’t done anything drastic on my account. He was impulsive, dangerous even, and I couldn’t bea
FERRIS’ POVThe room was suffocating.I stood there with my jaw clenched. My fingers were curled so tightly into fists that my nails threatened to pierce my skin. The council chamber was heavy with silence, except for the steady voice of the elder reading the document in his hands. The words barely
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