—- Chapter12 Damien’s POV An hour later, I burst into the resort. Seraphina was on the bed reading. Her face filled with panic when she saw me. “Damien? What are…

—- There was a gaping, bloody hole in my chest, my life force draining away. “Don’t die…” the Isla in the memory sobbed. “Please, don’t die…” She placed her hands…

– Chapteri1 Damien’s POV The moment the mind-link was severed for good, I knew I had lost her. Completely. Isat in the ruins of my apartment for three days and…

—- Moonlight spilled across the floor like liquid silver. I sat by the window and began to meditate. This was my new life. No Damien. No Seraphina. No suffocating rules….

—- Chapter1o Isla’s POV The crisp, clean air of the Swiss Alps hit me the moment I stepped out of the Zurich airport-a shock to my system, washing away the…

—- “ISLA!” There was only a dead void, as if she had never existed. Icalled her name for a full hour until my throat was raw. Suddenly, a faint voice…

—- Chapter9 Damien’s POV “Alpha,” the Head Elder approached the altar, his face grim. “Isla initiated the Severing Ritual an hour ago.” “She said the Mating Ceremony is off.” “What?”…

—- Damien shot to his feet. “I’m on my way.” He grabbed his jacket and headed for the door. “Nine a.m. tomorrow. Don’t be late,” he commanded without looking back….

—- Chapter8 “T’m not apologizing.” My voice cut through the murmuring crowd. Damien froze. “What did you say?” “T said, Iam not apologizing.” I pointed to a nearby building. “There’s…

—- away. “Isla?” Seraphina called out from inside. “Are you here for herbs too?” “Just passing by.” “Wait, we can leave together,” she called back to Damien. “I’ll be right…