LOGINLandon sighed.“Not until more recently,” Landon confessed. “I’ve managed to block all Caden’s attempts. But now there’s a new player in this game, and I hadn’t factored it in until now.”I wondered what had happened recently and who the new player he was talking about was. I was about to ask, but L
Cecilia’s POV“You wanted to see me?” I asked, confused.Caden’s smile made me uneasy, but I stood my ground, trying not to look as nervous as I felt. Something about him always made me uneasy. I never saw him around the palace, other than that one dinner a few weeks ago.“You ran off so quickly yes
“I’m just observant,” I told her with a shrug. “It wasn’t anything special.”“Speak for yourself,” Claira said, shaking her head. “Jas is right, that was incredible. You truly showed her up and put Vivian in her place. It was amazing to watch.”“Truly,” Cora agreed.“Thanks, but I’m afraid I made he
Cecilia’s POV“The consort ceremony will be filled with Alpha’s daughters,” Madam Isa said, her sharp gaze narrowing at each of us. “They will be the most respected at the ceremony, besides the King of course. They are to be treated as such. You each will greet them accordingly. Today we will practi
Then, he exhaled softly.“Well,” he murmured. “That was enlightening.”He stepped out from the shadows of the trees, walking slowly toward the clearing she had just left behind.The ground still showed signs of disturbance.Boot prints.A scuff in the dirt where someone had shifted their weight. And
Cecilia’s PoVHis lips were on mine before I could even process what was happening. It was all-consuming and soft, and everything I craved in one motion. The way his mouth moved against mine, as if they were made for my lips.His teeth grazed my bottom lip, sucking it into his mouth, and I thought I
It was only a couple of corridors away from where I was standing, through a large set of double doors.My mouth dropped open at the sight of the library; it was huge with multiple floors. Spiral staircases stood tall on both sides of the library, and giant floor-to-ceiling windows overlooked the gar
Cecilia’s POVThe silence was louder than any words could have been said. I could feel everyone’s heavy stares on my face, and I was sure my face was flushed pink.“Vivian, I thought you were going to be his favored concubine,” one of the girls said, her voice coming out barely above a whisper.“The
Cecilia’s POVThe Consort Selection Ceremony. Landon’s words buzzed in my ears. It was real. Leopold was actually having a Consort Selection Ceremony. My entire heart felt heavy in my chest, and I barely registered Landon still standing in front of me, his eyes narrowed.“Did you hear me?” He asked
Cecilia’s POV“What did you mean by that??”My eyes flew open at the harsh tone beside me.Leopold was standing out of bed, his eyes dark with rage flashing through them. I sucked in a sharp breath… my heart hammering against my chest. What had I said? Did I speak out loud? A chill crept up my spin







