The grand ballroom was abuzz with excitement and elegance, filled with the cream of society, all gathered to see and be seen. The air was electric with anticipation, as guests mingled and chatted, their laughter and conversations mingling with the sweet strains of the orchestra. Everyone showcasing their lovely outfits, wanting to outshine the other.Gentlemen, dashing in their finery, escorted their partners with ease, their eyes shining with charm and sophistication.Candlelight flickered, casting a warm glow over the scene, as the scent of flowers and expensive perfume wafted through the air. The dance floor was a whirlwind of movement, with couples gliding with ease across the floor in perfect harmony.Servants moved discreetly through the crowds, refilling glasses and offering delicate canapés, their faces expressionless but their eyes shining with curiosity as they moved around."Make sure we aren't out of champagne." Gina ordered the servants. Miss Felice was with the Pack mast
For some reason, my heart felt stiff and I found it very hard to breathe all of a sudden. His gaze was icy and it belittled me even more."Are the servants in this household so unruly?" His voice harsh as he spoke. I should apologize and leave but I couldn't bring myself to do it, I couldn't even speak or move my feet."We are sorry, I apologise." Gina said from behind me as she grabbed my hands and pulled me to the side."Apologize now!" She whispered to me."I am sorry." I managed to utter. He gave me a condescending look before going his way. He moved fluidly as the guest gave way for him. He was certainly a man that commanded respect. I was too busy staring at him that I didn't notice Archie and his Mate, Ethel Lane walk past me. Or maybe I just didn't care."Are you okay Iris?" Gina asked concerned."I'm fine, I just.." I struggled to say."It's okay, just get some rest." She advised and I nodded. It's not like I could just go ahead and rest anyway, I still needed to serve Miss E
I followed Ethel through the winding corridors of the grand estate, my mind racing with curiosity. What could Ethel Lane want to discuss with me in private? We have nothing to do with each other.As we walked, the sounds of the ball grew fainter, replaced by the soft rustling of Ethel's gown and the creaking of the old wooden floorboards. We eventually arrived at a small, secluded garden, surrounded by tall hedges and filled with the sweet scent of blooming flowers at the edge of the Troy mansion.Ethel stopped beneath a willow tree, its branches swaying gently in the breeze. She turned to me, her expression neutral."Iris, I wanted to speak with you about my husband, Archie. I am sure you are very familiar with him," Ethel began, her voice gentle but firm. "I know he still has feelings for you, and I understand why. You were his first love, after all."Feelings? What feelings? He must be very stupid and those feelings can rot with him for all I care."But I must ask you, Iris, to sta
I walked away confused but still happy. At least I had been relieved for the night since Pack master had excused me himself. Some of the girls were still busy while some had gone back to rest. I definitely couldn't just go back to my room as I still had to be around until Eleanor was ready to retire to her quarters since it was my job to serve her anyway."Iris!" Anne called me as she took sight of me. She ran towards me."Hey Anne, I haven't seen you all day." I said to her and she began her usual sobbing."I don't want to be a kitchen lady anymore," she whined. " My arms hurt from kneading dough all morning. I didn't even get to see the inside of the ballroom and all the handsome guests. I feel so wronged." She sobbed harder and I patted her head. I can't even tell if she was upset about cooking all day or because she didn't get to see handsome men. Probably the later."There weren't that much handsome men so you didn't miss much." I tried to console her."Lair! I saw a few come out
His fingers brushed softly against my lips as he tilted my head upwards. I could feel his warm breath on my skin as he drew close and placed his lips on mine. I didn't struggle, neither did I reject his kiss, because I wanted it as much as he did. Now, at this moment, all I could think about was him and I, in this very moment, sharing our breaths so passionately.His hands reached for my waist as he slowly pulled my body closer to his, I instinctively wrapped my hands across his broad shoulders as I deepened the kiss. His tongue softly glazing mine as we shared saliva. It was a soft alluring kiss and being in his arms like this made me completely forget how utterly wrong this was. But my brain was numb, numb to any form of reasoning as I pressed my body against his in an attempt to close any little space between us.His tongue explored my mouth, and I sucked his whenever I had the chance, he kissed my lips softly as his hands moved lower and grabbed my ass. I moaned softly into his mo
I had been excused so I should probably go back to my room. I couldn't still believe that I had dared to do such a thing. I grazed my lips softly with my fingers as I recalled Leigh's soft tender lips on mine. The feeling was electric, like shockwaves passed through my veins. I shook my head as I tried to collect my thoughts. I should probably go now before I lose my mind. As I raised up my head, I was met with Luka Lanes gaze. He seemed like he has been watching me for a while. When I caught his gaze, he looked away."Weird!" I muttered to myself. I didn't have the time to worry about that creepy old man at the moment, I had real problems."That Luka Lane is really something, isn't he?" Gina popped out from nowhere and it gave me quite a fright."Geez Gina, where do you keep popping out from?" I said trying to get myself together but she just shrugged. She stared at me and moved close as she touched my eye brows."See how kneaded your brows are," she said as she arranged them."Don't
~ Leigh's POV ~"Ugh, why won't it just stop?!" I grumbled as my alarm clock shrieked in my ear, piercing through my sleep-addled brain. I groggily reached over to silence it, but instead of turning it off, I tossed it to the other side of the bed. The ringing continued, taunting me. I was too tired for this.I grumbled, throwing off the covers and getting out of bed. I made my way to the clock and slapped the snooze button."Blissful silence!" I heaved a breath of relief. I should probably start getting ready for the task ahead. Today was the ball and I was in charge of everything, so I needed to be up early and arrange for all the necessary things and ensure everything is in place. But as I turned to head to the bathroom, I caught sight of my bed, my gaze fell upon the rumpled sheets and inviting pillows."Just five more minutes..." I told myself, crawling back into bed and snuggling under the warm covers."This was nice..." I muttered. I closed my eyes, feeling the softness envelop
He scoffed at my words and pulled my hands off his collar."You are still a child Leigh. Still hung up over a prank I played on you while we were kids." He said without a hint of remorse."Only someone sick in the head will call that a mere prank. You almost got me fucking killed you bastard!" I cussed."But did you die?" He shot back and I was amazed by his shamelessness.Back when we were kids, I had no friends and the only other child I knew was Chad. He was my brother and I wanted to be close to him. Even when my mother forbade me from being close to him, or when I saw how his mother was treated with love and respect, whereas my mother was disrespected and left at the side like a piece of garbage, I still wanted to be close to him.He was loved by father and I was ignored. I had thought that if my brother loved and played with me, then the love of my father would rub off on me.But my brother hated me. He despised my very existence but no one knew. In the open, he was nice, but se