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
Grayson and I were merely allies, and his encouragement of me interacting and befriending other women of the court had to be self-serving. He needed me to maintain a strong influence with the noble circle. If I was on the outs, I could provide no benefit to him.Even so, I was grateful for this free
I was warm, covered in a blanket. The papers I had been holding were carefully set on the nightstand.Confused, I started to sit up. I definitely hadn’t been the one to set my papers aside and cover myself with a blanket. And the only other person in the room had been… Grayson.I had been facing the
“All rooms?” Clara asked. “In a palace like this? Every single room is booked for the next three months. And you are so certain you don’t need to check.”The Head Maid lowered her head. “I’m telling you that, yes. In fact, there aren’t enough supplies for an event either, we are already holding so m
Lillian’s POVI’d hoped I could depend on Josephine’s assistance with the event planning. As a true princess, she likely had tons of experience attending events and planning them. She would know all the elements required for success.Yet, before I could call on her, she was called away on a campaign







