LOGINElena’s POVAlong with the searing inferno, panic surged. Why was I going into heat right now? This shouldn’t be happening. Not so soon after my last one. Unless…My eyes widened in horror.Ryan must have mixed something into the champagne.As terror crept up my spine, I turned around just in time to find Ryan spitting out the sip he had taken earlier. He’d never swallowed it. My heart thrashed against my ribs as he wiped his mouth with the back of his arm before a sinister smile spread across his lips. Then he started walking towards me.“No! Stay back!” I screamed frantically, trying to crawl away, but another wave of liquid fire spread through my veins, locking me in place.“Why? I can help you, Elena,” he suggested huskily, crouching as he approached. A jolt shot through me as his fingers brushed my cheek. “Wouldn’t you like that?”“G-get away from me,” I stuttered.Though I was desperate to escape him, the rising temperature made me dizzy. My vision blurred until it seemed like
Elena’s POV“Elena! Elena! Goddess, where are you, you useless Omega?!” Fiona shrieked.I dragged myself towards her, tiredly replying, “Yes, my Lady?”“Finally! There you are!” She huffed. “This is not the time for you to slack off! My wedding is tomorrow!” she stressed. “Go get the last decorations. Bring them to the Grand Hall.”“Yes, my Lady,” I repeated automatically, almost robotically.For these days, I had pretty much become Fiona’s shadow. I barely got to spend time with Judy or my mother, as I had to follow the princess around everywhere. She constantly ordered me around, whether it was assisting the other servants or acting as her personal maid by bringing her food and whatever else she needed.At this point, I was starting to doubt if I could make it to tomorrow.As soon as I returned with the last, heaviest box of decorations, Fiona started barking in my ear again. “Elena! Where’s the guest list?”“I don’t know, my Lady,” I confessed exhaustedly.Her face turned red with
Elena’s POVOnce the Alpha King left the guest suite, I needed a moment to stabilize myself.Everything had been crazy intense from the moment he’d found my clothes covered in Ryan’s scent. From the fear that struck when he started yelling to the relief that followed when he finally believed me, my emotions were all over the place. Shaking my head to rid myself of the emotional whirlwind, I drifted through the hallway toward Adrian’s room. I felt nervous being there, so I moved straight to the closet, hoping to quickly pick something and leave as fast as I could.Yet I was stunned the second I opened the double doors.There were dozens of different outfits—more than I had ever owned—and this was only what he’d brought for his daughter’s wedding. Not only that, but each piece looked more expensive than the last. There were so many options, and none of them seemed fit for an Omega like me.What shirt should I even pick?“I like the white one,” my wolf suggested excitedly.“Why?” I curi
Adrian’s POVMy eyes locked on her, and my wolf went from enraged to hungry as I scanned every inch of her exposed skin. Beads of water rolled down her shoulders, making her skin glisten, and I caught myself wishing I was the one tracing her curves.She looked nothing short of divine.Before I could stop it, memories of our night together flooded my mind. I was transported back to the moment we met for the first time. She looked just as ravishing now as she did then. If only I could have her again, only to remember what she tasted like.“Mate! Claim her! Now!” my wolf roared restlessly inside my head, clawing underneath my skin as he tried to break free and do exactly what he was telling me to do.For a brief, fleeting second, I almost listened to him.I almost gave in to the temptation to relive what we had shared.Yet before I lost control, I held onto my anger and let it anchor me. I refused to let the poisonous matebond cloud my judgment again.“Why is Ryan’s scent all over your c
Elena’s POVMy legs and arms were trembling by the time I had made it back to the Alpha King’s guest house. Fiona’s dress was heavy, and carrying it for such a long way on an empty stomach had left me so light-headed I almost stumbled climbing up the stairs to the front door.I knocked twice, but received no answer. Since I was tired and just wanted to get this over with, I pushed the door open anyway, poking my head through the crack. There were guards stationed at the front of the entrance hall and busy servants cleaning the house, but no sight of Adrian.“Alpha King?” I called and waited, but got no response.In the end, I assumed Judy and her father must have not come back from training yet and entered the house quietly. The servants and guards eyed me with caution, but they knew I worked for the Alpha King now. No one tried to stop me as I dragged my exhausted self to Fiona’s room.Carefully, I set the dress down on the edge of her bed before flopping onto the floor. I just neede
Elena’s POV“Ah!” Ryan gasped, his hands flying to his balls as he stumbled back in pain.I didn’t miss my chance.Shoving him out of my way, I rushed to the door. Ryan tried to follow me, but the pain slowed him down. I made it to the door first, and he froze in his spot as I flung it open.“Get out! Now!” I ordered him.Ryan sneered. “Fine. I’ll wait for you outside.” As he walked past me, he whispered in my ear, “I can’t wait to see you in a wedding dress.”Once he was gone, I closed the door in a rush, locking it behind me. For a moment, I just stayed there, waiting for my pulse to even. The episode had left me shaken.My anger hadn’t completely subsided when I remembered I didn’t have much time. Fiona would be furious if I left her waiting any longer, and I was sure she would be telling her father about it. I couldn’t risk that.Taking a deep breath, I forced myself to walk towards the first dress. It was silvery-white, glistening under the light. The cut was elegant and sophisti
Adrian’s POVWhen I picked up on Elena’s scent not even an hour after our last conversation, I thought I must have been going crazy.My wolf had been spiraling since she’d left, pestering me about how unfair I had been. He even threatened to stop responding to me completely if I kept pushing her aw
Elena’s POV“You’re going to love our pack!” Judy said excitedly as she led me into the Alpha King’s huge guest house.Her excitement was contagious. I appreciated her energy, especially because I was still a little unsure about being back here. Just yesterday I had left this place feeling humiliat
Adrian’s POVI froze as I heard the words that had just slipped out of my mouth.Where had that come from? Had I accidentally let my wolf take over for a moment? No. He was extremely protective over her because of the damn mate bond, but this had come from me.As one of the most powerful leaders in
Elena’s POV“My King, it’s very kind of you to offer me such a noble position,” I told him after long seconds. “But there is a lot I need to consider. May I ask for a little more time to think?”Adrian remained still for a moment. My nervousness spiked as he studied me in silence for what felt like







