“This all looks good, Ruby,” Caleb says as he puts the papers down on the coffeeshop table. We met early in the morning to go over my plans for the Alpha Ball. It had been a few days since I saw him last, and I had finally had time to write out my proposals.Still, I didn’t share the details about H
Ruby“What about this?” My mother asked, holding up a blouse I hadn’t worn since grade school in Prenia. “This is a sweet top.”“Mom, I doubt I could still fit in that even if I wanted to,” I responded, folding another pair of socks to be put in my luggage. It was finally time for me to bring the re
“How’s that?” He asked, adjusting the bar slightly.“That’s perfect!” I said, and handed him another screw.CalebSo domestic, you’re acting like a husband already. Thor said teasingly, offering up the images of Ruby bent over looking through her things.I brushed the thought away as I walked out of
“Ruby!” Daniel exclaimed as he opened the door, “Come on in, I have wine, cocktail mixes, what would you like?”I stepped into his apartment, marvelling at the beautiful decorations and tasteful lights hung around the walls. “After the last time, I think I should just do water.” I said as I hung my
Caleb had refused to speak to me for a few days, which I found both infuriating and slightly freeing. We needed to be working together, but with the Alpha Ball coming up so closely, it gave me a little bit more time to get my own work done to be sure it would be a success.I waved to him as I left t
RubyRight at my parents’ funeral, my husband Lucas had his tongue down my best friend’s throat.“What are you doing?” My voice cracked under the weight of it. “Are you kidding me right now? Here?!”“Ruby, love” he said, tone cool and condescending. “Now’s not the time.”Lucas didn’t deny anything.
I shoved open the doors, revealing the two of them in a tight embrace, Harper’s lips swollen and red. She smirked at me without shame. “Oh, the future queen.” She sighed, looking me up and down as if considering whether or not to eat me. “You look nice.”Lucas pushed his hair back with his hand casu
I drew my fingers around his neck, feeling day-old stubble lacing his jaw. With a twist of my wrist, I pulled away the tie at his throat, which was already crooked and smudged with pink lipstick. From the Blondy Girls in his room earlier, I was sure.He watched me intently as I undid the buttons of
Caleb had refused to speak to me for a few days, which I found both infuriating and slightly freeing. We needed to be working together, but with the Alpha Ball coming up so closely, it gave me a little bit more time to get my own work done to be sure it would be a success.I waved to him as I left t
“Ruby!” Daniel exclaimed as he opened the door, “Come on in, I have wine, cocktail mixes, what would you like?”I stepped into his apartment, marvelling at the beautiful decorations and tasteful lights hung around the walls. “After the last time, I think I should just do water.” I said as I hung my
“How’s that?” He asked, adjusting the bar slightly.“That’s perfect!” I said, and handed him another screw.CalebSo domestic, you’re acting like a husband already. Thor said teasingly, offering up the images of Ruby bent over looking through her things.I brushed the thought away as I walked out of
Ruby“What about this?” My mother asked, holding up a blouse I hadn’t worn since grade school in Prenia. “This is a sweet top.”“Mom, I doubt I could still fit in that even if I wanted to,” I responded, folding another pair of socks to be put in my luggage. It was finally time for me to bring the re
“This all looks good, Ruby,” Caleb says as he puts the papers down on the coffeeshop table. We met early in the morning to go over my plans for the Alpha Ball. It had been a few days since I saw him last, and I had finally had time to write out my proposals.Still, I didn’t share the details about H
I spent the next couple of days scouring the markets and running thorough checks on all of the producers I could find. I ensured none of them had any connections either to Lucas or his supporters, and made absolutely certain that their ingredients and chefs were the best in the business.I went home
I managed to catch up to his car before he left, and trailed him through the gates. I waved my arms frantically to flag him down, but he didn’t see me, and instead took an unexpected turn back into the palace gardens.What is he doing there? Don’t tell me Caleb likes gardening. I walked along the s
I had woken up later that morning than I intended to, and had to rush to get dressed. I couldn’t be late for this first meeting with Caleb and the rest of his planning committee for the Alpha Ball. I threw my hair in a messy bun and ran out the door.I spent the week before looking for new grocers a
CalebI watched Lucas close the door behind him, and I couldn’t help but feel grim satisfaction. He might be running away with his tail between his legs now, but I knew he would be back. It was just a matter of time until he worked the strength back up to face me again.“Well, that was a little more