I knew that wasn't going to happen, though, and I was ashamed of myself for even thinking about it.Ethan didn't look happy about the current circumstances, and became cold and distant toward me as soon as the car started to move. He kept himself occupied, working through paperwork and going through
At last, the car slowed down and pulled along the stone driveway that circled around to the door.I watched men dressed in elegant and sophisticated attire exit the massive front door coming straight for us. The other black vehicles slowly pulled up behind us, but ours stuck out prominently over all
Another woman was angry about me being with Ethan…How many women did he have like this?"I am not a plaything." After dealing with Madalynn for a couple days, I was more comfortable handling invaders to my room. I was quite sure no one would hurt me in the capital, knowing I was with Ethan, so I de
"I don't know if this is a good idea." I glanced toward Vicky, unsure.Another dinner… Why did they keep forcing me to be in their presence? The last time I went to dinner, it was a disaster.She smiled, gripping my hand with hers. "It's going to be fine. Stop worrying so much.""You said that last
He looked around the table, but, for some reason, not at me. I had a feeling that although the king mentioned me, I wasn't going to be his topic."However," he continued, "we do need to talk about something."I watched as Ethan's fist clenched under the table, and then very quickly relaxed on his la
Waking the next morning, I found that Ethan had not returned to the room the entire night.Of course not. He was getting engaged to Madalynn, so what was the point of being with me any more?The idea turned my stomach.I didn't think it was possible to get sick as much as I was, but then again, the
"Yes, but that's just it. You shouldn't have to be used to it."Her words were kind, and I could see in her eyes that she was sincere."Don't worry, though. You have another person in your corner now– and my brother knows better than to upset me."Vicky choked on her water and began laughing, which
Making my way into the restroom, I contemplated what Madalynn was saying. How I wished it wasn't true.My heart broke at the idea that he was marrying another. I had to admit that, even though he wasn't my mate… He didn't have to pick me as his Luna. I wanted more than anything to remain by his sid