LOGINI knew, in his own way, Teacher was just trying to cheer me up.“Well, let me know if that changes,” he said. “I’m always happy to bring villains to justice.”“He’s not a villain just because he lost interest in me,” I said.“He is, because he’s hurting you every day you are apart,” Teacher said.My
Lillian’s POVAfter moving into Josie’s room, I spent most of my waking hours out in the training ground, striking at the training dummies or shooting arrows down the range. There hadn’t been as many people coming to see Teacher and me about training. I tried not to read too much into it, but it was
Lillian’s POV“This isn’t necessary,” Grayson said. “You are being too emotional about this. You are overreacting.”“Stop saying that!” I snapped and pulled my arm away from his grasp. I continued packing, quicker than before. If I hadn’t been certain about leaving before, I was definitely sure now.
Grayson’s POV“That sounds like Lillian, doesn’t it?” Odette asked. “Should we check?”I was already moving forward, wanting to see for myself what I was hearing. They weren’t far, just around the corner of hydrangea bushes.Then I saw them. Lillian and Benedict, looking at each other in delight, la
I wouldn’t egg him on when he was in a mood like this. On our own, we each showered and changed. We read while in bed, utterly ignoring each other. Grayson went to bed first, his back to me. I turned off the light, set my book aside, and went to bed too, my back to him.The distance between us felt
Lillian’s POVI was grateful for Clara’s warning, because all day long, through the brunch event, the lunch event, tea, and dinner, I heard others talking about the rumors like I wasn’t even present.“They’ll be such a lovely couple.”“And think of the political gains! To have the kingdoms tied toge
More gasps sounded around the room, coupled with accusatory whispers.“The Luna princess cheated on our prince?”“How could she?”“The harlot has no shame.”I wanted to speak up, to defend myself, but I had no defense here, not without sacrificing Grayson’s secret. He had already risked so much to s
Lillian’s POVThe guards dragged me into the throne room, where a crowd was already gathered. The Elder Council were standing up by the throne, draped in matching robes. The Queen was there, speaking with the one at their head. The King was also there, but sitting on this throne, he seemed bored by
Lillian’s POVGrayson continued acting cold and distant, even hours later. I hid my fresh mark behind a scarf, but it was starting to ache. All of me was. I craved attention and comfort from Grayson, even knowing that he despised me.I didn’t really know how mates were supposed to act with each othe
“The servant injected me with something,” I said. “Then she locked me in the shed. I broke my way out and… you know the rest.”His scowl deepened and my heart ached. He clearly hadn’t wanted to bite me. He likely regretted it now. He was a good man. He had probably only bitten me out of a sense of o







