[Evelyn’s POV]I’d been convinced that ever since I overcame my illness, I had somehow woken into a dream. A blissful, unbelievably sweet dream.There were numerous thoughts that kept spinning around in my head, I didn’t know what to solely focus on. The fact that Fiona was truly the one responsible
[Evelyn’s POV]Some people may find it strange, but I found the open-market to be one of my favorite places to be. Sure, most people saw heading to the market as just another chore. However, when it came to the raw agricultural section, I saw it as a place of endless possibilities.In that instance,
“I’m sorry, were you speaking to me?” I asked, dubiously.His grin widened to reveal a perfect set of teeth. He let out a healthy laugh that made my stomach churn with nervous curiosity.“Yes,” he confirmed. “I saw you looking over that hibiscus with such intent. I figured you must be someone who re
[Evelyn’s POV]I gave myself the chance to look around some more but ultimately settled on the hibiscus. When the vendor was kind enough to package that up for me, I gave myself a little more time to roam around the market, wondering if I should bring back anything particular for Alexander.I kind o
I bit the inside of my cheek, worrying that this inconvenient episode was going to make me extremely late heading home. The last thing I wanted was to make everyone worried about my unexpected delayed absence.But it appeared that I really didn’t have a choice.I gestured for Micahel to take a seat
[Third-Person’s POV]I shouldn’t have let her go...Why the hell did I let her go?Michael remained fixed in the exact same spot in which he watched Evelyn head off to the parking lot. Everything about Evelyn was utterly captivating and enthralling to him. He studied her every detail as she walked. F
[Evelyn’s POV]“Are you two really not going to let me help put this party together at all?” I asked, wistfully.I wasn’t entirely sure what I expected when it came to experiencing a birthday party—mainly one that was meant for me.I’d spent the majority of my life being overshadowed by Samantha and
He closed his eyes and let out a long sigh. I felt him squeeze my hand. “You know I don’t mean to have you locked up here. It’s just...It’s clear that the poison is still trying to work its way out of your system. And I would prefer if you remained around where it was safe.”So, I didn’t mention the
“Yes,” Henry said.My brows lifted. “Really?”His low chuckle caused my cheeks to flush. “Yes, Evelyn, I would happily testify.”“Thank you,” I said graciously. “The requests for the warrants are currently being written up as we speak. I’ll keep you posted about the court date when the time arrives.
[Evelyn’s POV]I had to admit, I was very glad that I had given the idea of training a second chance. It offered me a feeling I never thought I could experience. Control. Balance. A deeper sense of self-confidence.After Alexander had made that unexpected appearance at the training tent, and after h
As time went on, Evelyn was beginning to feel irritably restless and exhausted. Alexander, on the other hand, felt the arousal in his lower abdomen grow stronger.When he had her by the waist, he couldn’t keep himself from pressing his nose into the inner curve of her neck. She smelt of sweat and fl
[Third-Person’s POV]Evelyn knew that look Alexander had on his face all too well. She’d become an expert in knowing what his interests were. For some reason, he really seemed to enjoy watching her more lethal side come out. It wasn’t until more recently, that Evelyn even realized that she had that
[Third-Person’s POV]Alexander was more than glad to know that Evelyn’s training had only managed to progress from that point on. Between hearing her own personal recounts of her sessions as well as checking in with either Erik or Thomas, he was satisfied.With one less thing pressing on his mind, A
Instead of helping him up, I actually reached down and snagged one of his ankles and, with all my strength, dragged me across the room. I heard the faint chuckles of Erik and Alexander as they watched this entire scene unfold.I’m sure it looked utterly ridiculous. Thomas was more than twice the siz
[Evelyn’s POV]I glanced at the mat on the floor but didn’t move an inch.I took a deep breath and slowly let it out. “Alexander, wherever it is that you’re planning, I’m not sure—”“Will you please just trust me?” he prompted.I clenched my jaw and, against my better judgment, moved over to the mat
That same, familiar pair of hands that had a high tendency to hold me close at night, came to wrap around my waist. My head tilted to the side as Alexander gathered most of my hair onto one of my shoulders.It was hard to believe that there was once a time when he and I weren’t like this. The though
[Evelyn’s POV]I really tried not to let the whole matter bother me. I was fairly sure that I wasn’t the only person to exist that wasn’t trainable. Still, I felt horrible knowing that I had wasted Erik and Thomas’ time.Every muscle and joint in my body was aching and for what? I couldn’t even say