Chapter 44

•Evangeline•

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I had my headphones on as I continuously flipped the pages of the book that was before me. I hadn't read a word, the music blasted in my ears blocking out all the other sounds.

I slammed the book shut and got off my bed. Nikolai had called Bianca earlier, I knew that he did because Bianca and I hadn't talked after his whole engagement fiasco.

I pretended to be asleep while Bianca waited for me. I didn't wake up until she finally gave up and left the house.

I got to my feet, straightened out my dress, and headed downstairs. His house was crawling with his soldiers, they all tried to avoid making eye contact with me.

They were moving some stuff into the house, some furniture, suitcases, and whatnot. Was Nikolai redecorating?

I hopped onto the couch and put on the TV on full volume. Someone grabbed the remote out of my hand and turned the volume down.

I huffed and looked up to see Nikolai looking down at me. He placed both of his hands on the headrest of the cou