Chapter 41 The Queens

• Chapter 41: The Queen’s Reckoning
• A week had passed since the wolfbane ambush. In the estate’s grand infirmary, Daisy’s strength had returned in full. The bruises along her ribs were fading to pale lavender; the rope burns were scabbed and healing. Her hair, once tangled with leaves and blood, was brushed back to glossy dark waves. Only faint scars marked her skin—a reminder that even rogues could survive the brink of death.
• She stood in front of the infirmary mirror, flexing her shoulders in the morning light. Kieran entered first, his gaze soft, relief shining through battle-hardened eyes. Behind him, Dante and Matteo followed, each silent, proud, protective. The brothers watched her silently, as if seeing her for the first time.