Zade’s grin widened. “Leika,” he said, “you hear about Camilla’s party?”I was tense. “Zade —”“It’s just a get-together,” he went on. “You know what I like is the music and drink that will be available. Camilla wants everyone to come.”Leika’s eyes flicked from him to me. I tried to read her face,
Lanvin POV Zade sat on the couch with one leg over the other, his phone in his hand. I leaned back, arms crossed, staring at the wall for a second before speaking.“She’s been doing it again,” I spat out as if it was the best way to start a conversation but Zade wasn't someone I needed to crack my
Freckles tilted her head. “Touching you how?”“In a way that made me feel strange,” I said quietly. “I told him to stop. I thought he would. But he got angry instead.”Her eyes widened. “Angry?”“He said he thought I wanted it. That I should… lessen up. Stop being boring.” I spoke the words slowly,
Zuleika pov I stood in the middle of Lanvin’s room. He looked at me like I had done something wrong. Like he was mad and couldn't wait to unleash his anger on me.“What are you doing here?” He thundered again, eyes sweeping me like he couldn't wait to throw me out of the room.I blinked, pretendin
“You invited me,” I shrugged.“Yeah, but… you didn’t even wait.”I tried to smile, but it felt weak. “You’re good out there.”He tilted his head. “Something’s wrong.”I shook my head. “No.”“Don’t lie.” He rested his stick against the wall and leaned closer. “What is it?”“Nothing.”He looked at me
Zuleika POVI stared at Dorian’s message for a moment longer. My head was still full of Camilla and Lanvin, and it was driving me crazy. This invite was a way out.I typed back quickly. I’ll be on my way now.I had no thinking or hesitation. I grabbed my bag, left my room, and walked fast to the bus