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Five Steps Ahead
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2026-10-07 10:45:28
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He Killed Me. I Returned as His Stepmother. The Crown
Genevieve's POVI sat in front of the dressing mirror as the maids did their job, their soft hands moving quickly around my hair and shoulders. Thorne was the one who had specifically picked out my outfit tonight. He sat by the window making a call, and I couldn't understand what they were talking about, his voice low and clipped.The jewelry and outfit felt so heavy against my skin. The only time I had worn something like this was on my wedding day. The gown was purple, trimmed with silver accessories that glittered under the lamplight."Isn't this outfit a bit too extra? It's not like I'm the center of attraction," I said with an eye roll, after Thorne dropped his call.Thorne chuckled softly. "Too bad, that's what I want you to be, the center of attraction. Everyone should understand why you're the Alpha's favorite wife," he said.I nearly laughed, and would have if not for the maids around us. Alpha's favorite wife, my foot. It's more like Alpha's favorite pet, I thought."Don't y
He Killed Me. I Returned as His Stepmother. The Price of Running
Genevieve's POVThe day of the coronation had finally arrived. My heart was beating so loudly that I was sure the whole room could hear it. I had already made all the plans with Sarah. Once Thorne was busy enough, I would slip away.But it felt like he had decided to stick to me today.He lounged on the armchair near the window, one leg crossed over the other, still dressed in his simple clothes, while soft morning light spilled across the carpet."Why aren't you getting dressed for the ceremony?" I asked."It won't take me thirty minutes to dress up, unlike you, who's still not dressed and would probably take hours. Don't tell me you expect them to wait for you?" he said."Don't worry, Alpha, I'll be there on time," I said, forcing a calm smile.He made to say something, but his phone rang, cutting him off."I'll be right there," he said, before hanging up. "Get dressed, Angel. I'll come pick you up once you're done."I nodded as he walked out of the door, and the room fell silent be
He Killed Me. I Returned as His Stepmother. Bow to Your Mother-in-Law
Genevieve's POVI glanced at him from the corner of my eye, at the calm, unreadable line of his face. I knew Thorne knew something, but he just didn't want to tell me."Why are you staring at me? Is it because you find me too attractive that you can't keep your eyes away from me?" he asked.I rolled my eyes, forcing my gaze to look straight ahead. The corridor stretched long and quiet before us, lit by tall lamps that cast our shadows across the walls."Don't be so full of yourself, Alpha," I replied.He chuckled."Alpha, who do you think is responsible for tonight's scheme?" I asked."What would you offer me if I tell you?" he asked."I have nothing other than myself, while you have everything. What could you possibly want from me?" I asked."Your blood, Angel," he said.I stopped in my tracks to look at him, but he kept on walking."At this rate, just tell me you want to suck me dry," I said, hurrying to catch up with him."Who do you suggest was behind it?" he asked."Ivy or Trista
He Killed Me. I Returned as His Stepmother. Five Steps Ahead
Genevieve's POV"Please spare me," the maid pleaded, tears streaming down her face. "Lady Genevieve threatened me with my family.""Guards, seize that witch!" Elder Corwin shouted.My mind went blank for a moment. I didn't have time to process what was happening, everything had moved so fast that I was completely confused. The whole hall seemed to tilt around me, every eye turned in my direction, hot and accusing.The guards moved closer to me, their armor clinking against the marble, but Thorne immediately stood in front of me."Did I give you permission to lay a hand on her?" he asked.The guards immediately shifted back, their faces pale."Your majesty, the maid here already confirmed that it was Lady Genevieve who told her to poison the princess. Which makes it understandable why she would do something like that," Elder Corwin said."The maid is one of her own handmaids," Elder Kane added."She might be one of my handmaids, but I never gave her any poison," I said, trying to defen
He Killed Me. I Returned as His Stepmother. Poison at the Feast
Genevieve's POVAfter taking my bath, I decided to take a walk to clear my head. The warm water had loosened my muscles, but my thoughts were still tangled. Thorne hadn't been back, not that I was interested in him coming back. For the next few days, I would have to avoid him as much as I could. When it was finally over, I would be gone for good.I dragged my feet across the hallway, where the evening light slanted through the tall windows and laid long golden stripes over the marble floor, when someone blocked my path.It was the princess."Your highness," I greeted, bowing softly.She let out a smile, which made me feel very confused, because I didn't know when we had become so close."The palace is quite huge. I'd love to take a tour around it. I hope you won't mind showing me around," she said.I gave her a polite smile. "I'm sorry, Princess Zarina, but I barely know the palace too. You could ask the maids to accompany you," I said, rejecting her in the most polite way possible, t
He Killed Me. I Returned as His Stepmother. The Perfect Surprise
Genevieve's POV"I need your help, Sarah," I said."What could you possibly need someone like me to help you with, when you're married to the Alpha?" she asked."I'm not in the mood to joke. Tell me, how can I make it out of here, and is there a place to stay that the Alpha can't find?"I knew this was stupid, but if there was someone I knew who had a lot of connections elsewhere, that person had to be Sarah. My fingers tightened around the phone as I listened for any footsteps outside the door.I only married him for revenge, but since he can't offer me what I want, I'm not going to stay by his side and play his sweet lover. I once did that with Tristan, and in the end he killed me without mercy. Thorne can't be any different from him. He saved my life, yes, but I can't stay here waiting for the day he gets bored of me and tosses me away, because sooner or later I'll be alone, and that would give Tristan and Ivy the perfect opportunity to ruin me, I thought, my chest tightening painf
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