MasukAnnalise grins when she sees the acceptance on everyone's faces. She turns to look at Eric with a smug look on her face. He is in shock at the acceptance. "When are we going to meet the Royals, then?" Eric asks. "As soon as we can," a noble replies. "We will need the handlers with us," another noble mutters. "They are already on our side." They all nod. As Annalise plans for the meeting with the Royals, there is an interruption. All their eyes widen when they see what the interruption is... The Royals. "How did they know we were gathered here?" Eric mutters in a low voice. Annalise does not give him a reply. Instead, she puts a relaxed look on her face. "My dear Royals," she greets. A slap immediately hits her on her right cheek. There are gasps in the room, but it doesn't wilt her smile. If anything, it makes Annalise smile even brighter. She spits out some blood on the ground, and she asks, "What was that all about?" "Are you really calling a private meeting and not inf
Annalise is heated as she turns to look at Eric. "We have to meet with the Royals." Eric's face is scrunched up. "Why?" "Because it is time for us to get the vessel."Eric's eyes widen in shock. "If we keep on waiting for her to come to us, we might lose another vessel and have to wait for decades," she says, pacing. "Do you think they will listen to what we have to say?" Eric asks, unsure about the whole situation. "I mean, I haven't gotten rid of the curse yet." Annalise waves that off. "I'll handle that when the time comes, but for now, we have to snatch the vessel." "How are we going to do that?""We need to get other Nobles and Noblesse to see the work we have put into place. If we can get them on board, the royals will move on with it," Annalise says, sounding almost too sure."You talk as though your plan is a sure thing," Eric mutters. "Because I know it is." Annalise stops to look at him. "Do you think I am the only one who is tired of having a vision for decades, and
Grayson stares at her for a long moment without speaking. The wind moves lightly around them, but neither of them seem to notice it anymore. Malisha’s words hang heavily between them and the longer the silence stretches, the harder it becomes for her to breathe properly.“And you did not think to tell anyone that earlier?” he finally asks quietly.Malisha looks away immediately. “Because I already know how everyone will react.”“And how is that?”“You especially?” she asks with a humorless laugh. “You will lose your mind.”“That is because someone wanting me dead while using you as the messenger is not exactly comforting information, Malisha.”“I know.”“Then why hide it?”Her jaw tightens slightly. “Because I am tired.”That answer catches him off guard.Malisha exhales shakily before continuing. “I am tired of everyone looking at me like I am going to break at any second. I am tired of the voices. I am tired of feeling like my body is not fully mine anymore.” Her voice lowers. “And
The word settles heavily in the room. The fact that they’ll be coming soon seems to dampen every single one. The expression on everyone’s faces, shows that they all understand exactly how dangerous that single word is. Grayson’s arm tightens around Malisha instinctively. “What are we even going to do?”Leo immediately asks. Malisha shakes her head slowly. “I do not know.” But that is not entirely true. Because deep down? She thinks she does know, and that terrifies her. The voice has become more confident lately. More patient. Like it already knows something she does not. Sage notices the fear flicker briefly across her face. “You know something,” he says quietly. Malisha immediately looks away. “No.” That alone tells everyone enough. Grayson exhales sharply beside her. “Malisha.” She hates the disappointment in his voice. Because it sounds too close to hurt. “I just…” she starts before pausing. “I think it is getting stronger.” Nobody speaks immediately after tha
The walk downstairs is painfully quiet. Not because there’s nothing to say, but because there’s far too much. Malisha can feel everyone watching her and Grayson’s joined hands, even though nobody comments. Well… almost nobody. Mirabel leans toward Kimora and whispers loudly enough for everyone to hear: “They are definitely getting married.” Malisha nearly trips. “Mirabel!” Mirabel shrugs. “What? I’m just saying what everyone’s thinking.” “No, you’re saying nonsense.” Grayson looks far too amused. “I think she has a point.” Malisha glares. “You are not helping.” “I wasn’t trying to.” Sage walks stiffly ahead, and John notices immediately. John notices everything lately. The dining room is already occupied. David stands near the window, deep in thought, while Beatrix sits at the table with papers spread before her. The moment they enter, Beatrix’s eyes land on Malisha. “You should still be resting.” “I was resting.” “You were arguing,” Leo mutters. “That too.” B
Malisha wakes up with her head banging. She lets out a gasp when she sees Grayson sleeping on the chair he was seated on. Grayson finally wakes up. "What are you doing here?" she asks. He rubs his eyes. "I slept here." "I can see that," she whisper yelled. "Why?" "Can you remember what happened last night?" She narrows her eyes at him. "Did anything happen last night?" The expression on Grayson's face immediately changes to that of amusement. "It depends on what you mean by that," he says. Malisha narrows her eyes at him. "Calm down," he says with a grin on his face. "If anything of that sort happened, neither of us will be in our clothes or even in a seperate bed." "Shut up!" It makes him laugh even more because he can tell that she is flustered. "Can you leave the room, now?" "Why?" "Because I do not want anyone seeing you in here with me," she replies with a 'duh' look on her face. "Why?" "Are you really asking me that?" "Yes." "Because I do not want
“What are you planning to do, Mirabel?” Malisha asks her friend who has a wicked glint in her eyes. “What are you talking about?” Mirabel asks trying to mask her smile. Malisha gives her a ‘really’ look. “I just want to have fun, Mal.” She grins. “Can’t a girl have some fun anymore?” Malisha ro
Grayson looks at where he is, and hears full laughter. He is filled with terror, and the people doubling over in laughter when he thought he was going to die through sinking into the ground, does nothing to help matters. He looks around, and realizes he is in the same place. "What the fuck is t
At first, he acts like he did not hear her question, but she asks again, “Why is this restaurant empty?”He gives her a sheepish grin, and says sounding unconvincing, “I have no idea.”Her eyes narrow immediately, and she is about to blow up when the waiter comes to meet them.“Hello your highnesse
There is an insistent voice at the back of Malisha's head telling her she is going to regret this, but she just wants to feel. She has been denied of feeling like this for a long time. She even put a halt on the friendship between she and John when her mother told her of her suspicions. Grayson o







