I shook my head. "It was, in the beginning. But it didn’t take long for me to fall for him for real."
Amanda flinched, but I didn’t stop.
"Then I discovered the truth—David was responsible for poisoning me. He kept my wolf dormant to weaken me. And when I finally got her back… I realized something else."
I held Amanda’s gaze, letting the truth settle deep into her bones.
"Alexander was my fated mate all along."
"You're lying," Amanda hissed, desperation flickering in her wild eyes. "You've made a grave mistake, Ella. You have no idea who I am—the connections I have. The people helping me are more powerful than you could ever imagine. They'll kill you and Alexander. Just you wait. I have the Ice King on my side."
I laughed. I couldn’t help it.
I stood, walking to
