Chapter 235. Rogue Attack

Love’s POV

Ellis had survived the worst of the withdrawal, but calling it surviving felt generous. The past days had been a blur of fear, sweat, pain, and helplessness. His body had fought itself viciously—fever spiking without warning, then crashing just as fast, leaving him trembling and drenched in sweat one moment and shivering uncontrollably the next. I had barely slept, barely eaten, barely left his side except when absolutely necessary.

Watching the man I loved—my mate, my anchor—reduced to this state had ignited something dark and furious inside me.

Charlotte.

Every time Ellis whimpered in pain or clenched his jaw so hard I feared he’d crack a tooth, her name echoed in my mind. She had done this. Her lies, her manipulation, her poison. I replayed every moment I’d ever tolerated her p