The Devil's Plaything
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The engagement was announced at another gala, a glittering hall full of wolves pretending to be allies.
I stood on stage beside Lucian, my hand in his, though my body screamed to pull away. My gown shimmered, my father smiled, and Richard Devlin announced the union like it was the most natural thing in the world.
“The Devlins and Austins, bound not only by business but by blood. My son, Lucian, and Beverley Austin, soon to be wed.”
Applause thundered, shallow and hollow. Whispers spread like wildfire.
“Poor girl.”
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