Mag-log inRubyDaniel was a surprisingly heavy drinker, especially considering that he always seemed so bubbly and innocent. Still, I was amazed at how composed and sober he seemed after six full glasses.I guess I should have expected as much from a seasoned royal guard.“And you are sure you have no idea wh
CalebMy head ached, and even the starlight hurt my eyes as I blinked them open. I coughed, and spat out a bit of dirt.My joints felt like they hadn’t been used in years, but when I stretched and tried to sit up, I felt a painful pinprick at my throat.“Don’t you fucking move,” an unfamiliar voice
“Oh yes,” I said, grinning into the camera as I answered the reporter’s questions. “I love lemon desserts, I have to say it’s probably my favorite flavor.”“How fascinating! And have you ever tried baking your own?” His plastic expression made me slightly nervous, but I did my best to ignore it whil
I sat back with a glass of sparkling wine in my hand and took another delicate sip. The bubbles tickled the back of my nose, and with all the chaos of the night, it felt good to finally be off of my feet.I had done several laps around the ballroom already, trying to find the Alpha of the hour, but
CalebA woman’s blood-curdling scream erupted ahead of me.Goddess damn all! My feet pounded against the grass as I sprinted into the gardens, terrified of what I was going to find.I saw her less than an hour ago, how could she possibly have already gotten into this much trouble?I leapt over a lin
Caleb“Did you tell her to do that?” Joseph asked, surprised and amused by Ruby’s successful attack on Lucas’s character.I crossed my arms over my chest, sighing deeply. “No. I had no idea she had found that information, much less the pictures and ring.”Joseph nodded, nudging his black glasses fra
His words shocked me, and I stared at him in surprise. A true marriage? With Caleb? I imagined all the times I had seen other women hanging off of him like ornaments, and all of his snide comments even now that we were allied together against Lucas.It made me want to laugh, but it also sobered me t
The thought I was worthy of a precious ring had filled me with so much pride and joy I thought I was going to burst. But now, as I looked at this tiny piece of metal and stone in my hands, I couldn’t help but be curious instead. Why did Lucas tell me it was so valuable?I slipped it into my pocket f
I nod, swallowing my nerves.He closed the space between us, pressing his soft lips into mine in a gentle, chaste kiss. I returned it, raising myself on my tiptoes to reach him more easily.I opened my eyes as he pulled away, and saw the same surprise I felt mirrored in his face.“Great, I’ll edit t
CALEBWhat?Her words rooted me to the spot, and for once in my life, I couldn’t think of a quip to return back to the woman standing in front of me.Somehow, she knew. I have spent years planning to keep my wretched brother away from the throne, and I have spent months putting those plans meticulou







