I didn't see Prince Leonardo for the next two days. In fact, I didn't even go by his room. After he'd yelled at me to leave, I had run off and didn't look back. I was too embarrassed, too scared. Then, before I knew it the Luna Queen was helping me prepare for the signing of the treaty, aka the engagement party. I technically accomplished the task, but now, knowing what he knew, would the prince even show up to the engagement? Would he allow himself to be eternally tied to a treacherous fool like me?"You'll need to look even better tonight," the Luna Queen said, priding herself on getting the prince to mark me. "I guess that slutty lingerie really did the trick."I stayed silent, but in my mind, I was denying it all. I didn't look as 'ravishing' as she said. I didn't do anything. It was all the drugs, I knew.Queen Regina ticked her long fingernails against her bottom teeth as she mulled over the five gowns laid over the bed. They all looked a little too re

We rode in silence as I kept my head rested on the window pane looking out at the passing landscape. The space between the prince and I was suffocating and I wished to open the window but didn't have the courage to act like this was my right to do so. The prince already got me out of Sablestone and away from the queen, something I was already thankful for. But, that didn't mean I was comfortable with him in the slightest. No, the exact contrary. More than ever I was terrified of what he might say to me regarding the drugged tea or even worse, my identity. He seemed to be avoiding the two topics and I didn't want to make any sudden movement that could spark the conversation.With only the chauffeur in the front who seemed to be used to driving in silence, it made me reluctant to do anything to break the man's focus either. However, there was something I wanted to say to Prince Leonardo before we got to the new territory. After mulling over the words a thousand tim

"Hey! Get away from her!" a man yelled from down the alley. I peeked desperately in the direction of the voice and saw a rather tall man outfitted in black jeans and a black t-shirt headed in my direction. He was darting towards us, his dark eyes zeroed in on my face. As he approached, his eyes looked virulent and I couldn't help but think he was part of this group of gangsters.The three men who'd attacked me looked at each other and ran off down the alley. They must have decided I wasn't worth the hassle, or because this man's eyes looked too dangerous.My throat burned and my nose stung after breathing so intensely. My stomach was knotted so tight it pained me to stand. With my hand clutching my stomach, I slid down against the stone wall to sit. The big man's clunky footsteps stopped just a few feet away from me. He was wearing steel-toed boots and looked like he was ready for combat. I cowered into a tight cocoon hoping desperately he didn't have any

**Leonardo POVShe was tantalizing, but I couldn't trust her. Not after what she did to me. But at the same time, I needed more of her.I wanted to taste her. So I gave her a second chance to change my mind.With my hand on her slim neck, I could feel her pulse beating rapidly. Her skin was soft and dewy with anxious sweat. She quivered underneath my fingertips like a rabbit under a wolf's paw.I scanned her face. She wasn't wearing makeup and didn't need to either. She couldn't hide who she really was merely with pens and brushes. I knew who she was and who she wasn't.Her sapphire eyes were wide with angst, but she wasn't pulling away from me. Her soft hands ran up my chest. Did she really think I was going to choke her to death?Maybe I was being too aggressive, but that's just who I was.Her arms kept tracing my skin.I loosened my grip slightly to see what she would do with the extra freedom.Then, she spoke. "I

After a few awkward glances, we all went our different ways. I found a maid who was able to envelope and mail my letter and then I returned back to my room to get my thoughts in order.But, I was interrupted by a knock on my door."Come in!" I beckoned.In came Maia, in a cute little white spaghetti strap dress that flowed to her knees. She had a youthful glow to her.She bowed. "Hi, Your Highness! I hope I'm not interfering with your plans....""Absolutely not, Maia. I'd welcome your company," I assured. Normally I wouldn't mind, but right now I just wanted to be left alone. However, I didn't have the cold heart to hurt her feelings."That's great because I was wondering if you wanted to go shopping for tonight's dinner party!" Maia's eyes were wide open as if expecting a definite 'yes,' but I wasn't so sure about going into town again after what happened last time."I'm sorry, Maia. I'd rather not go out today." Her expression dampened at my decisio