Semua Bab COME BACK OF THE SCARFACE PRINCESS : Bab 21 - Bab 30

Ava's POV A long day.Laying on my bed at the end of the day, I couldn't help but wonder what I had gotten myself into.The whole day was a whirlwind of activities and duties more than I could handle, and I've had more than my fair share of manual labour."Being the Demon Queen doesn't seem so fun anymore, does it?" Lyanna said, a rare amusement in her voice."Shut up, Lyanna," I sighed as I rolled over on my side to watch her as she stood diligently with her back to the window.Now that I think of it, I've almost never seen her sit. That had to be uncomfortable."You should take it easy on yourself, Luna," she sighed, a bit of concern in her voice. "It's good to stay diligent, but you also need to know when to rest.""I can't rest," I sighed again as I laid back on my back. "Let's talk about what we have to do tomorrow.""No, Luna," she replied. "You will rest for now."I stared at her for a few seconds but said nothing in protest.She would listen if I gave her an order, as she tak

Ava's POVThe days leading up to the ball were a controlled blur. It was all work for me, and I soon fell into a routine. Thankfully, it wasn't that hard since I'd been doing it during my life as Ava.Once I woke up in the morning, I headed over to the head maid and spent almost the whole day with her—planning, budgeting, and cross-checking—as she let me take the reins for this particular ball, intending to familiarise me with my obligated duties. Lyanna shadowed me all day regardless of my rigorous schedule and put herself in charge of making sure I ate at the perfect intervals and ended my day at the exact hour to get some early rest. It was almost unreal to be treated with that much care while doing considerably less physical activity than I did when I was Ava. Evenings were spent settling the accounts. I wasn't much of a scholar as Ava, but I had basic education and was given a quick and easy crash course in finances and accounting, so it wasn't exactly difficult—if I didn't ac

Ava's POVI took my time dressing up.I couldn't be sure if it was because I wanted to look my best—whatever that may look like—or because I was too nervous to bring myself to leave my room. So I stretched my outfitting for as long as I possibly could, visibly annoying Lyanna.She was dressed long before I was, since I insisted that she did, and was helping me with my dress as I also insisted that only she could help me dress up."Delaying isn't going to stop you from going there, Luna," Lyanna finally said as I stood in front of the mirror, looking over my outfit for the tenth time already. "The Alpha would be livid if you don't attend.""I will attend," I said as I rolled my eyes. "But the less time I have to spend there, the better. Besides, as the Luna, I am allowed to be fashionably late."Lyanna sighed but said nothing in response as I turned my attention to the mirror.My dress was a beautiful blue with crystals lining the sides, causing it to sparkle whenever it was in line wi

Ava's POV I could feel my fury burn brightly and become a smoldering inferno. It was scorching, burning through whatever restraints and good memories I must have built up through the months and weeks since I’d been reborn.If I had spoken to them for even a second longer, I would have let more malice seep into my voice than was appropriate for their actions."Elora. Elora," Elora's mother, my mother, called as I pulled her through the crowd. "Elora, where are we going?""To see the Alpha," I said through gritted teeth as we wove through the tables."He would be sad if he heard you say that," she said softly. "And we’re in the wrong section."I paused at that."What?"She gave me a warm look."Our table is on the right wing. I was wondering where you were taking me."I stared at her in utter embarrassment for a few seconds, wondering what it would look like if I turned out of this section and headed to the next, seemingly having lost my way."Are you perhaps lost, Luna?" Lyanna’s voic

Ava's POV I watched Dravin stare calmly at me as I strolled out of the rows that are now on his left, since he was now standing on my dais and addressing the guests. My stride was calm, poised, and confident. Despite my size, I made sure I carried a visible grace and elegance with every step. Regardless of my scar, my very presence exudes royalty. I might have to thank Fiona, the head maid, and Lyanna for whipping me up into enough shape that I don't disgrace myself in public. My blue eyes held confusion as I approached him, unsure that he was indeed calling for me. "There you are," he said with a cold smile as he offered me a hand, which I cautiously took as I ascended the dais. His eyes never left mine as I tried to discern his motives before he could say them out loud. In response, all he did was stare at my figure in front of him as I reached the top of the dais. My eyes had a question in them, but he wasn't giving me any time to indulge myself and ask them."Ladies and ge