I propped myself up, choosing to ignore her as she started to tidy up the remnants of last night's meal. My gaze drifted to the empty champagne bottle, sparking a flicker of concern. Had I drunk too much, or...? My thoughts trailed off. Surely, the Dark King had no reason to poison me, right?

"To lure me into your bed for a night," he mused. "You must have heard quite a bit about me, Red. Perhaps you imagined you would be the woman to make me bend my standards." "I harboured no such thoughts, Your Majesty," I replied calmly, feeling a slight ease in the rapid pace of my heart. I tu

I noticed Barbara looking my way, but I couldn't meet her gaze because I might betray myself, so I pretended not to know her, as Malik led me inside. I was so uncomfortable and nervous about the show Malik was putting on. What was his plan? Why did he bring me here? I knew I had to ask him at some p

"Do you enjoy drawing attention, like giving people what to talk about?" he asked, his deep brown eyes looking intently into mine, a curious sparkle within them. I could feel the curious and envious glances of the onlookers. "What do you mean—?" "Just smile, Red, smile. You don't want to disappoi

My hand flew to Garrick's cheek in a swift motion. I gave him a sharp slap before I could even process my action. "Desperation might be a concept you're familiar with, Garrick, but it's new to me. And don't you dare speak of my mother that way again. She was far more valuable than you could ever asp