LOGIN“What about you, Evelyn? Have you found a lavender dress yet?” Josie asked.“I’ve found a few, but I’m not sure that I like how they’re styled,” I said.The two of them brought their selected dresses up the counter to pay. I continued to search through some of the clothing racks that were up near th
Evelyn’s POVThat night, after Kane and I showered, the two of us were lying in bed. I embraced the feeling of his arm wrapped securely around my waist.“You know, there actually was a reason why I came to find you earlier,” I said with a light chuckle.Kane turned to look at me. “Tell me.”I fiddle
Evelyn’s POVI knew instantly that this was Olivia merely trying to get under my skin. The second she let those words fall out of her mouth, she turned her head to smile directly at me. Meanwhile, Kane was too busy looking over Henri’s notes to catch her smug behavior.Instead of getting irritated a
Evelyn’s POVThis morning, I woke up feeling the most rested I’ve been in days. I gently rubbed my eyes and tried to roll out from under the covers.However, something held me back. I glanced down to find Kane's arm wrapped around my waist. He let out a low rumble, causing a small smile to pull at m
Evelyn’s POVToday had been an emotional rollercoaster for me. My mind was still having a difficult time processing how Alexander was the one to help calm me down earlier.For so long I’d been nothing but suspicious toward him, which didn’t seem fair. We’d been friends for so long, it was almost sha
After we finished eating, I resumed my work. Alexander remained seated on one of the stools while I carefully separated a sample mixture of herbs into their respective test tubes. My hands were still a bit shaky from my previous outburst.Alexander appeared contemplative while watching me work. “So
Evelyn’s POVTo say that I slept terribly would be an understatement. I practically tossed and turned all night long. I made sure to put on an extra layer of concealer this morning to hide the dark circles under my eyes.Now, I’m ready to be out of my room and make myself busy in order to distract m
I’m not sure why I’m so upset that Kane used me. Yes, it didn’t feel great to figure out that I was just a moving piece in his overall plan, but - at the end of the day - this is just an act. I’m just playing a role.But it did sting. Maybe because dinner had actually gone well and there was a fooli
Alexander gives me a nod in farewell before he retrieves his gym bag and promptly leaves the room. As the door shuts, I finally stir, turning to Kane who is sliding off his black hoodie.“Was that necessary?” I ask him, gesturing toward the door. “You could have at least thanked him for trying to he
Evelyn’s POVDr. Borsheim writes me a short list of his suggestions. The list includes working out and bettering my physical strength, overcoming moral challenges, and finding opportunities where I can show leadership.His list makes sense. All of these attributes are what make a strong and worthy L







