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
Maren moved first. She wrapped both arms around Calvin's neck and pulled herself flush against his chest, pressing every inch of herself against him. She looked at me over his shoulder, and her smile was small and deliberate and sharp — the smile of a girl who had won and wanted you to know it.Calv
Lillian’s POVMy teacher stilled as his eyes focused on me. “Lillian?” Recognizing me, he lowered his bow at once. “What in the hells are you doing here?”“It’s a long story,” I said. “What are you doing here? You vanished so suddenly.”“I’m sorry about that,” he said.“It’s fine. I’m just… I’m so h
The maid turned to me. “Miss, it’s time for you to dress. Your presence is required at the ceremony.”I eyed the maid. She was a frail thing. She wouldn’t be able to force me.“If I refuse?” I asked.Her blank expression did not change. “Either I can help you dress or the guards can force you. I thi
I had seventeen minutes before the royal escort came to take me away. My father signed me up as the Alpha Prince's surrogate candidate. Alpha Prince Grayson, the King's only heir. He'd been in a coma for months.The King and Queen wanted a backup plan. An heir. So they'd sent word to all thirteen p







