BOUGHT BY THE BEAST
he added quietly, “it comes from confidence, preparation, and the courage to act. She has all three in abundance.”
Malric’s lips tightened, but he inclined his head and excused himself, leaving another echoing silence behind.
Time was passing by and my body ached from repetition, but my mind had sharpened into a fine edge. Every step, every word, every gesture had been rehearsed until instinct took over. Yet even as I practiced, even as the bond thrummed through me, I knew tonight would demand more. It was one thing to command a room in rehearsal, another to claim it with every noble’s gaze upon you.