Chapter 214

Author's POV Isabelle stood by the window of her secluded cabin nestled deep within the forest bordering Blackwood territory, swirling a glass of champagne as she gazed out at the shadowy trees. Her wolf, Diana, paced restlessly inside her, savoring their victory. Everything had gone precisely according to plan. When Suzanna had first approached her with news that Alexander and Summer had completed their mate bond, Isabelle's rage had been all-consuming. "The memory of my own humiliation fuels my resolve," she whispered to her reflection in the window. "How Alexander delayed our mating ceremony repeatedly after Summer's return." She'd agreed to Suzanna's proposal immediately. The plan to abduct Aria had been elegant in its simplicity. While Alexander and Summer were preoccupied with preparations for their bonding ceremony, Suzanna had managed to hypnotize one of the household staff who regularly took care of Aria. But the deep hypnosis required time to take full effect, which was why t