Isabella Sometimes I was overcome with depression. I was engulfed in such heavy sadness that I thought I would get lost in it forever. And sometimes I would secretly think about Malcolm and the thoughts of seeing him were overwhelming. How could I possibly feel a mate pull with two different men? And of all the men in the universe, why would it be my husband's brother? Why is the moon goddess bent on making my life difficult? Although Arden was ruthless and cold, Malcolm was different and the thoughts of him always lit up my dark world. I was so bored and restless. I couldn't endure the torture of being confined in my chamber, although the doctor had advised me to stay in bed for the rest of the week but I just can't and it feels like part of me was slipping away. I

