Chapter 25

King Stellan's POV

As my royal carriage sets in motion towards my home, the gentle sway and the rhythmic sound of hooves on the ground create a soothing ambiance that calms my thoughts and brings a type of ease that is getting harder to find each day.

I can't believe that I actually did it. I came to the Moon Rise Pack and stole Isabeau away from her groom. Ever since I met her, she's all I've been able to think about. Time and time again, I try to ignore the heat that ignites in my chest when memories of her plague my mind but there's only so many times I can lie to myself.

Using the protection of my secret as an excuse, I made her that deal but the truth is, I just want to satisfy my selfish desire to see her. I really can't understand it. How did it come to this? How is it that I, who's never looked at a woman with passion, desires a complete stranger so much? There's just something about her that pulls me in. I can't pinpoint it but she fills me with warmth and familiarity- Like