MasukI felt his hand on my shoulder and turned. He was looking down at me with that expression he got sometimes. The one that made me feel like I was the only person in the world.“Come with me,” he said quietly.“Where?”“You’ll see.”He took my hand and led me away from the party. We walked through the
Epilogue Part IIElla’s POVChaos was my new normal these days. Especially today, on Lucien’s sixth birthday.My son was currently running around with a wooden sword, chasing after his shrieking sisters. Lilith was the faster of the two, her blonde hair streaming behind her as she ducked behind a tr
I tried to refuse, but it was no use. My water broke the moment Alexander helped me stand, and chaos ensued. The last I saw of the conference table, the Alphas had abandoned their reports on the Anthonies’ experimental medicine.Dammit.By the time we reached the hospital, I was barely coherent. Dr.
Epilogue IElla’s POVSix months later.I shifted in my chair, trying to find a comfortable position. My belly was enormous now, stretched to its limits with the twins. Every movement felt like an effort, and my back ached constantly. But I couldn’t afford to show weakness.Not here. Not now.“Are y
My throat tightened. I’d forgiven Liam a long time ago for everything that had happened between us, but hearing him actually say the words… It meant a lot more than I expected it to.“I only ever missed you for those ten years you were gone, you know,” I whispered. “Nothing could change that.”“I kn
Ella’s POVI barely had time to process what was happening before Anya was whisking me back to the dressing room.“We’ve got maybe twenty minutes,” she said, already working to undo the buttons on the back of my coronation gown. “The officiant needs time to set up, and people need to get seated, but
I hadn’t meant to say that last part, but it was true. I knew Anya didn’t care much for romance, but it was still spirit-crushing to be in a loveless marriage. I knew that feeling all too well, even if my story was different from hers. I glanced at Alexander, expecting him to be frustrated or angr
“Like shit, if I’m being honest.” He shifted in the bed, wincing. “The pain meds help, but they also make me tired all the time. I sleep more than I’m awake these days, and when I’m awake, I feel like puking and I can’t fucking eat anything.” My throat constricted as if I could feel his nausea. “I
“Just… be careful,” I finally whispered. “Please be careful.” “I will.” We finished the dance in silence after that. When the song ended, Liam squeezed my hand once before disappearing back into the crowd. I watched him go, wondering if that would be the last time I saw him upright and functioni
“Who cares? Who cares?” One of the maids snorted and pulled out her cell phone. I watched as she tapped on the phone screen a few times, then turned it so I could see. “Everyone in the territories cares!” I leaned in to see what she’d pulled up, and my stomach dropped. Indeed, half of the people







