Lizzie’s POVAs we were escorted back to the Packhouse, the guards showed no signs of sympathy or concern for our predicament. The people who were always respectful towards me because of Daniel’s position were now openly glaring at me. Their indifference only added to the weight of the disaster that had just unfolded in that courtroom. For all three of us, this trial had been a catastrophe, but it was me who had the most to lose.I couldn't help but steal a furtive glance at Daniel. Over the years, I had played my part as the wicked seductress, using my body and the dark magic I possessed to ensnare him. I had kept him s*xually satisfied to keep him under my control. I had twisted his thoughts, manipulated his emotions, and made him cruel and malicious in ways he would never have been on his own.I made him hate his daughter, Grace, and made sure that she knew this. I wanted him to be cruel and his heart full of hatred, so my dark magic could function better, but now Emma’s one stupid

Grace’s POV“Stop doing this,” I whisper-yelled at Xander as he, once again, touched my thigh. His face was devoid of any expression, while mine was flush red with embarr*ssment.After the trial, Xander whisked me away on a dream date. It was already pending, he asked me once before too, but my life was nothing but a whirlwind of frisky situations and we never got a chance to go on a date.But now here we were, under the warm lights, in the high-end restaurant, where soft music was flowing in the air with the warm scent of summer and spring combined.I wish I could stay here forever.“We can, If that’s what you want.” Xander smiled at me, and I realized that I had spoken the last sentence out loud.“You were not meant to hear it but I just feel relaxed, like when you go back home after a long day from work and you know there is a long weekend ahead of you. There is calmness and serenity. I feel that at this moment.” I said while sipping on my wine.“Last few days were a lot to take an

“h*ll, Good Morning,” I answered the call more chirpily than usual.A lot of things were changing in my life and for the better. This change was a welcome one and after so long I was happy, really happy, and not faking for the sake of my father.I miss my mother sometimes, thinking that she would have been so happy to see me happy with Xander and happy to see how I was able to defeat those witchy mother daughter duo.I should have felt bad for Daniel, but I was smug, thinking about his pale face when he saw Emma’s real face in the video.And now everything I fought for was mine. My position. My mate. My Xander.I smiled thinking about Xander.“You seem different,” Daisy questioned.“What nonsense, I'm your old crazy Grace,” I answered.“You are crazy, no doubt, but you are not that old Grace.” she chuckled.“Oh, that’s what you think. Would you care to explain why you think so?” I asked her while heading out to the new office building that Xander gave to me.“Because you are in love,”

Emma’s POVAs I hung up the phone, the weight of my actions and their consequences bore down on me. The dungeon was a cold and dim place, a fitting setting for the dark deeds that transpired within its walls. Lizzie and I had been confined here for what felt like an eternity, while Daniel, my father, stayed locked away in his room, a distant and shadowy presence in our lives.I begged him for forgiveness, but to no avail. I was desperate to prove myself and all this brought me to this stage.My gaze was drawn to the door of the room where Grace was imprisoned. I imagined the terror and helplessness she must be feeling, subjected to the horrors Lizzie and the dark witches had prepared for her. It was a cruel fate, but one I couldn't change. I had to stay loyal to Lizzie, my mother, no matter how dark and twisted her plans became.For years, I had watched Grace enjoying the benefits of being the Alpha's first daughter, while I had been the subject of mockery from everyone, including my

I was sitting anxiously in the same position in which Logan left me. But that didn’t mean I was sitting ideally. I was trying to break free, but if only it was that easy.I heard a sound coming from outside and I halted whatever I was doing. I wanted to come as helpless and not some fierce wolf.Lizzie returned, and I watched with a mixture of confusion and dread as she set up a table and a TV in front of me. My heart raced as I wondered what torment she had in store for me now. She turned to me with a sinister smile and said, "Werewolves have committed many sins over the centuries, Grace, and now it's time for atonement."I stared at her, a sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach, as the TV screen came to life, and Xander's familiar face appeared. My heart ached at the sight of him, and I felt a pang of despair when I saw Emma, sitting in his lap, trying to seduce him. My voice quivered as I whispered, "No, Xander..."Lizzie's mocking laughter echoed in my ears as she taunted, "You