LOGINI knew, in his own way, Teacher was just trying to cheer me up.“Well, let me know if that changes,” he said. “I’m always happy to bring villains to justice.”“He’s not a villain just because he lost interest in me,” I said.“He is, because he’s hurting you every day you are apart,” Teacher said.My
Lillian’s POVAfter moving into Josie’s room, I spent most of my waking hours out in the training ground, striking at the training dummies or shooting arrows down the range. There hadn’t been as many people coming to see Teacher and me about training. I tried not to read too much into it, but it was
Lillian’s POV“This isn’t necessary,” Grayson said. “You are being too emotional about this. You are overreacting.”“Stop saying that!” I snapped and pulled my arm away from his grasp. I continued packing, quicker than before. If I hadn’t been certain about leaving before, I was definitely sure now.
Grayson’s POV“That sounds like Lillian, doesn’t it?” Odette asked. “Should we check?”I was already moving forward, wanting to see for myself what I was hearing. They weren’t far, just around the corner of hydrangea bushes.Then I saw them. Lillian and Benedict, looking at each other in delight, la
I wouldn’t egg him on when he was in a mood like this. On our own, we each showered and changed. We read while in bed, utterly ignoring each other. Grayson went to bed first, his back to me. I turned off the light, set my book aside, and went to bed too, my back to him.The distance between us felt
Lillian’s POVI was grateful for Clara’s warning, because all day long, through the brunch event, the lunch event, tea, and dinner, I heard others talking about the rumors like I wasn’t even present.“They’ll be such a lovely couple.”“And think of the political gains! To have the kingdoms tied toge
Lillian’s POVI’d hoped I could depend on Josephine’s assistance with the event planning. As a true princess, she likely had tons of experience attending events and planning them. She would know all the elements required for success.Yet, before I could call on her, she was called away on a campaign
Lillian’s POVWhether Beta reported my words back to Grayson or kept them to himself, I didn’t know. Regardless, Grayson’s coldness continued, even into our court appearances. I pushed his wheelchair but otherwise, we did not speak or touch. He made no motion to reach for me and neither did I reach
By the afternoon, I was due for tea with Josephine, so I left the room and went about my business. Though the thrum of embarrassment stayed in my veins. For now, I tried to ignore it.Walking into the sitting room, I saw Josephine sitting at one of the small tables near the window. Others were there
Grayson’s POVWhat the hell had I been thinking? Taking Lillian into the shower with me. Stripping her naked. Touching her body.I hadn’t been thinking. At least not with my brain.The woman was just so damn that whenever I was presented with the prospect of touching her, of stripping her naked, I c







