Masuk“That is good to hear. Did you have a good evening with your friend?”I pressed my lips together.“Do you care?”I was aware of how rude I sounded, but I was aggravated, tired… and hurt that he had told people of my reading problems.“Of course I do…”“Funny way of showing it,” I muttered.“What is
Sylvia’s POVAt the sound of Marshall’s voice in my head, my entire body shook. I should have known he wouldn’t leave me alone, even after I left his pack. I was still connected to the Moon Veil pack until I could break those ties during the full moon. He could still mindlink me whenever he wanted.
“That is very kind of you, Your Highness,” Grace said, bowing slightly.I remained silent, my eyes pouring into his. I didn’t trust him, and it was palpable.“Are we dismissed?” I asked, my voice coming out drier than intended.He stared at me for a moment longer, like he expected something else fro
Sylvia’s POV“That’s enough,” Lucian’s voice boomed across the dining hall, silencing his sons. “You will not make fools out of yourselves in my presence. Eat your food… all of you.” His eyes cut to me, as if I had done wrong.I wanted to yell… to scream… anything but stay in this wretched dining ha
Lucian was already seated, head of the table. His eyes scanned me for a moment, and I felt heat creep up the nape of my neck from his scrutiny. His eyes were dark, and his jaw tensed, but he made no sound. Instead, he motioned for one of the empty chairs for me to sit.I lowered myself into the seat
Sylvia’s POVThe silence after Lucian's words still clung to me after we left the library. My pulse hadn’t slowed since he pulled that book from the shelf and forced the truth into the light. I hated that he knew now, hated how he hadn’t laughed or mocked me. Somehow, his calm certainty stung all th
Sylvia’s POVThe palace was too quiet.I slipped out of King Lucian’s office as dawn brushed the windows. My steps echoed against the stone floors, polished so smoothly that I could see my reflection if I glanced down. It should have impressed me. Instead, it made me itch.Nothing this perfect came
“I’ve already told you my one condition,” he replied.“What condition?” Grace asked, staring between the two of us.“He wants me to go to Ironclaw,” I told her, shaking my head at Lucian. Remembering Marshall’s words, a chill crept up my spine.He threatened Grace’s life. I couldn’t let what happene
“This place is huge,” I mentioned out loud, causing Clara to hum in agreement.“Huge and not very organized,” she said, a frown marring her lips. “We just got a new shipment of books that need placement. I suppose you can start with that.”She pointed over towards a desk that had a ton of books pile
“Go with you?” Grace asked. “But I just got a job here and I’m working to get my own place. I’ll be okay here, Sylvia. It’s not me Marshall targets.”My heart ached because she didn’t know the truth; she didn’t know of his threats.I reached for her and grabbed her arm gently; I didn’t want to scare







