Ella is perfectly alert now, but I cease touching her when her eyes fall shut. “Are you sure you’re not too tired for this, little mate?” I ask, eyes narrowed in concern. “We just just go to sleep if you are.”Her eyes snap open. “No, I’m awake.” She answers, responding so quickly I have to smother
Ella“Cora, what on earth is going on?” I demand, staring at my sister in shock and mild outrage. She’s just barged into my suite and announced that I won’t be wearing the gown I had specially made for the ball tonight. She pulled the hanger right out of my closet and tossed the garment bag aside,
Maybe later. He laughs, and I don’t try to hide my disappointment. We’ll be together soon enough. For now just relax – I promise you’ll like this surprise. My wolf is still muttering curses in my head when the makeup and hair teams arrive. They glide inside carrying fancy cases of supplies, all wea
EllaIf I thought the dress my devious friends designed behind my back was stunning on the hanger, it’s nothing compared to the way it looks on me. I’ve never seen anything like it. The pearlescent fabric hugs my curves, the neckline plunging between my breasts and thin straps leaving my back and si
“Well only a monster would refuse such a request.” Cora smiles, moving beside me and looping her arm through my own. “I’ve got you, little sister.”My vision goes blurry, and I look up at my sister with trembling lips, “I love you.”Cora dips her forehead, resting it against my own and swallowing me
“But I am also terrified, because of how much you have given me. How much you and this pup have added to my life. I never knew it was possible to be so happy to be afraid, but I am.” I hiccup. “I’m so thrilled to have so much to lose, and I promise to never take a single moment with you for granted.
Ella“Do we have to stay very long?” I ask Sinclair, snuggling up against his side. We’ve just finished the wedding feast and the party is shifting towards the ballroom. The orchestra is warming up in the distance, and the guests are gradually dwindling out of the great hall, lured by the promise of
Excited muttering bursts throughout the room, as many of the courtiers and refugees are learning this information for the first time. I gaze around at the crowd, watching as fresh hope and anticipation fills their varied countenances. Sinclair is still speaking, describing the challenges ahead and t