Chapter 44 [ 851 words ] CHAPTER FORTY FOUR +25 Bonus CHAPTER FORTY FOUR Talia’s POV “Oh Goddess, I know that look. What juicy gossip do you have now?” I laughed. Della laid the folder on Solon’s desk and flipped it open without waiting for permission. Inside was a printed

Chapter 43 [ 917 words ] CHAPTER FORTY THREE +25 Bonus CHAPTER FORTY THREE Talia’s POV I stood near the open window, the wind brushing my cheek as I waited for Solon to finish his phone call. As soon as he said his goodbyes, Solon focused his attention back on

Chapter 42 [ 1,031 words ] CHAPTER FORTY TWO CHAPTER FORTY TWO Jason’s POV The ride should have been silent. +25 Bonus Instead, Viki filled every moment with her endless chatter about the Luna Ceremony: color palettes, flower arrangements, guest counts, the type of crown she wanted crafted for the

Chapter 41 [ 1,036 words ] CHAPTER FORTY ONE CHAPTER FORTY ONE Jason’s POV +25 Bonus I had no patience for Viki today. Her constant pestering about the Luna Ceremony was starting to get on my nerves. I’d told her more than once that the ceremony would happen after I

Chapter 40 [ 861 words ] CHAPTER FORTY +25 Bonus CHAPTER FORTY Viki’s POV The pounding in my head returned as soon as I stepped out of the medical wing. My vision blurred for a second, and I had to steady myself against the wall. The faint floral scent of

Chapter 39 [ 975 words ] CHAPTER THIRTY NINE CHAPTER THIRTY NINE Jason’s POV +25 Bonus Later that afternoon, I summoned Roy, my top warrior, and Henry, my trusted beta, into the war chamber. Henry arrived first. I found him lounging casually against the edge of the map table, arms

Chapter 38 [ 844 words ] CHAPTER THIRTY EIGHT CHAPTER THIRTY EIGHT Jason’s POV +25 Bonus “You pathetic weakling!” His voice boomed, echoing in the office. My father stood in the center, his shoulders rigid. The heavy oak table cracked under the grip of his claws sinking into the polished

Chapter 37 [ 1,032 words ] CHAPTER THIRTY SEVEN +25 Bonus CHAPTER THIRTY SEVEN Nolan’s POV I thought a shower would help clear my mind, but Gideon’s words replayed over and over, refusing to let me rest. I slumped forward, my elbows rested on my knees, hands underneath my chin.

Chapter 36 [ 1,041 words ] CHAPTER THIRTY SIX +25 Bonus CHAPTER THIRTY SIX Nolan’s POV The stone corridor reeked of mildew and damp metal. Two Silverfang guards flanked me on either side. They were clearly uncomfortable with my presence. Good. I didn’t care if they were uncomfortable. They should

Chapter 35 [ 875 words ] CHAPTER THIRTY FIVE +25 Bonus CHAPTER THIRTY FIVE Talia’s POV The moment I stepped into my room, I locked the door behind me and leaned against it, trying to breathe. My skin was still crawling from the encounter in the rose garden. Nolan’s eyes,

Chapter 34 [ 900 words ] CHAPTER THIRTY FOUR +25 Bonus CHAPTER THIRTY FOUR Nolan’s POV I didn’t intend to end up in the rose garden. My feet had moved off their own accord, following the familiar scent of roses reaching me on the breeze. I paused at the edge

Chapter 33 [ 806 words ] CHAPTER THIRTY THREE +25 Bonus CHAPTER THIRTY THREE Nolan’s POV I stood at the window of the guest wing; arms crossed behind my back as I stared down at the stone path of the courtyard. I watched as omegas rushed by with their duties

Chapter 32 [ 995 words ] CHAPTER THIRTY TWO +25 Bonus CHAPTER THIRTY TWO Talia’s POV I didn’t speak again until we were in the corridor, far enough where our father would not hear us. I grabbed Solon’s wrist to stop him as I couldn’t hold the questions in any

Chapter 31 [ 977 words ] CHAPTER THIRTY ONE +25 Bonus CHAPTER THIRTY ONE Talia’s POV A sharp knock rattled my door. I groaned as I opened my eyes. I had finally gotten to sleep a few hours ago. I laid my head back down on my pillow, hoping whoever

Chapter 30 [ 1,044 words ] CHAPTER THIRTY +25 Bonus CHAPTER THIRTY Viki’s POV The wedding gown shimmered like diamonds in the light. I twirled in front of the mirror; the hem of the gown fluttering around my ankles as the maids clapped softly behind me. One of them murmured

Chapter 29 [ 1,127 words ] CHAPTER TWENTY NINE +25 Bonus CHAPTER TWENTY NINE Jason’s POV The morning my father returned from training, it was raining. It set the mood of my growing anticipation of meeting and explaining everything to him. Viki and I waited for him in front of

Chapter 28 [ 821 words ] CHAPTER TWENTY EIGHT CHAPTER TWENTY EIGHT Jason’s POV +25 Bonus The phone cracked under my grip with a crunch. Pieces of plastic scattered across the floor. I stared at the broken screen, seething. “That arrogant bitch,” I growled. She had the nerve to laugh

Chapter 27 [ 927 words ] CHAPTER TWENTY SEVEN CHAPTER TWENTY SEVEN Rudolf’s POV +25 Bonus Nolan had changed. Age looked good on him. He was taller, looking like the spitting image of his father now. It was like staring into the past. He had his father’s face but in

Chapter 26 [ 1,016 words ] CHAPTER TWENTY SIX +25 Bonus CHAPTER TWENTY SIX Talia’s POV I barely slept last night, tossing and turning as my mind was filled with questions. Who was the guest important enough to spook my brother and summon warriors suddenly? As soon as sunlight entered

Chapter 25 [ 868 words ] CHAPTER TWENTY FIVE +25 Bonus CHA PTER TWENTY FIVE Talia’s POV The day started quietly. I trained with the warriors in the early morning, pushing my body hard until the ache in my limbs drowned out the heaviness in my heart. Della observed, stopping