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 POVWith Grayson’s permission, I left his room to go to where Ronan was receiving medical care. I hadn’t meant to hurry, but the closer I came to where I knew Ronan was, the more excitement flooded through me, and I couldn’t hold back.I ran, finally making it to Ronan’s room just as the d
Lillian’s POV“You are finally being such a good girl,” Calvin said, the edge of his lips curling up into a smirk. “Obeying me without a word. A man could get used to this kind of behavior from a woman.”The contents of my stomach curdled, and I felt sick. But I held it all down, not wanting to give
Lillian’s POV“How is that possible?” Calvin demanded. “Where did they breach? I want answers, damn you!”The guard seemed shaken by tried to answer Calvin’s questions as best he could. They came from all sides, punching holes in the barriers. The breach point into the building was unknown. It seeme
I tried to imagine them as younger boys. Benedict would have still had a few years on Grayson, a teenager to Grayson as a boy. I thought of a serious young Grayson glaring disapprovingly at his uncle, slacking off.The thought was so innocent and endearing that it brought a smile to my lips.Benedic







