[Evelyn’s POV]There was no way that I was seeing what my eyes were showing me. It wasn’t possible.I felt awkward enough going to Alexander’s office, knowing that I wasn’t normally permitted to be there. And it wasn’t as though I had ever asked about it in the past, but I knew by then Alexander's o
It was a legit option, although I was going to have a hell of a time explaining myself as to how I knew about the hidden side of his face. That would mean admitting that I had basically snuck into his office.I don’t want him to think that I purposely invaded his private space; nor do I want him to
[Third-Person’s POV]Needless to say, Alexander didn’t exactly have important business to deal with that morning.There really wasn’t anything that required his immediate attention. So then why had he made Oliver go to speak with Evelyn this morning, telling her that he was busy?Having spent the la
[Evelyn’s POV]I agreed to Alexander’s deal.I almost didn’t, though. I know for the last several days he and I had been working rigorously on my etiquette lessons and ensuring my success when the time came. But, I didn’t actually think that such a time would happen so soon!The very thought of be
[Evelyn’s POV]It felt very much like a date. From the sensual dim lighting to the gentle, smooth music planning in the background. For crying out loud, we were literally sitting at a private table for two in what had to be one of the most exclusive restaurants in the area.Everything about the situ
“I’m glad you thought so. Honestly, trying to master the flavor balance was one of my main concerns. The last thing I wanted is for you to feel like you were drinking dirt and leaves.”He gave me a light chuckle and the two of us drifted into a pleasant conversation about the other varieties of teas
[Third-Person’s POV]Evelyn felt her heart drop for a split second, believing she had overstepped some kind of boundary. She found herself following an impulse she didn't know she had. She knew she cared for Alexander but only to the furthest extent he would allow.After all, the two of them had lit
“How is your husband?” “How is your new pack?”“Oh my, you look incredible! Are those new clothes?”Yes, as part of my departure, I made sure that I was dressed like the noblewoman I was made to appear as. With Alexander’s instructive voice in the back of my mind, I moved forward with confidence an
It wasn’t long before I felt a dreadful feeling of someone watching from within the shadows of the room. My heart slammed violently against my rib cage as I dared to glance over my shoulder. I squinted my eyes and saw the frightening sight of someone emerging from the darkness.Isabella.I fought ba
[Evelyn’s POV]I couldn’t fathom how Michael managed to see through Alexander’s plan, much less how he managed to find me here.It felt as though I was being backed further into a corner with nowhere to turn to. It was bad enough that I had to consistently watch out for Isabella, why on earth was I
Having spoken to one of the managers at the junkyard, the two of them were directed to a nearby mechanic shop. At first, neither of them understood the relevance of taking the trip over there. However, the old man was rather insistent on the matter.“Trust me,” he’d said. “The answers you’re looking
[Third-Person’s POV]Unlike her husband, Isabella was well aware of the situation that was unfolding in front of all of them. She didn’t know who this Michael character was, nor did she really care. But ever since Evelyn showed up and began derailing her plans to get rid of Edward, she’d been lookin
[Evelyn’s POV]“Are you sure you’ll be alright by yourself?” Wendy asked for the third time.I tried to put on the most realistic-looking smile I could muster.“I promise, I’ll be fine,” I told her. “Don’t worry about me, okay? I’ll be busy taking care of Edward and chances are that no one will even
Michael tried to hold back a spiteful sneer. Surely, they all knew that he’d be filling in for Alexander for a little while. That being the case, why weren’t they showing the proper consideration for his respected title?Well, it’s obvious that the first thing I’m going to need to do as Alpha is tea
[Third-Person’s POV]Michael was a man who felt like he’d just hit the lottery.The morning he was due to head to Kingston Manor, he did it with the most energy he’d felt in months. Hell, he was practically buzzing with eagerness. He couldn’t wait to step into his role as Alpha.Even if it was only
A gentle smile curved her lips. “I bet she had no belief that the two of you would have made your marriage work out in the end,” she said with a smug tugging at the corner of her mouth.“You can best believe that,” I said with a laugh. “No doubt, she had high hopes that I would end up miserable.”We
[Evelyn’s POV]A toxically venomous feeling seeped through me.Of course...Why hadn’t I considered it sooner? I guess part of me didn’t want to believe that people were capable of such horrible things. I knew it sounded naive but from my own experiences, nothing had ever excelled further than petty