"Lovers quarrel—" a mischievous and annoying voice commented behind me. "Here I thought this competition was going to be fair."Turning around, I took in my cousin, who stared at me with a lust-filled gaze I hadn't wanted to see. His body leaned up against the far wall as he used a towel to wipe off
Lucas.Guilt filled me once more at the way I had just disregarded Cassie like I did, but the moment she left I was faced with an evil I didn't want to address. Mani stood there staring at me with a wicked grin on his face as if he had something to say. Not that I cared about what he had to address
Giving up wasn't an option; eventually, I hoped she could forgive me.****Cassie.When Finnick asked me to come with him I didn't feel like I had a choice. My emotional state made me feel hollow. Once again I acted immature as Lucas called it, and I had thought by being bold and straightforward for
"Oh, you're one of those kinds of men."Finnick frowned, his eyes slightly narrowing as a scoff left his lips. "No. I'm not."The tension and silence that filled the space between us was unsettling for a moment, and the thought to leave crossed my mind more than once. I hadn't meant to sound bitchy
Finnick.In my entire life, I had never met a woman who puzzled me as much as Cassie did. Watching her leave my room I couldn't help but want to figure out every last thing about her. The problem was that while I was here, I was having to share her attention with two other men that I knew she had de
"Of course, of course." His eyes connected with the other figures around and quickly they departed. "Come sit and tell me what's on your mind."I didn't hesitate when I moved forward, taking my seat upon the thick lush blankets and oversized chairs that littered the area underneath the awning. Speak
I did know what he meant, but what I didn't understand was why Cassie. He had many other children and grandchildren who should have been in line for the throne before her. Yet, for some reason, he dismissed all of them to put her in place. Something that didn't make sense."I do understand what you
Cassie.When Ansley informed me that I was to pack a bag and would be traveling without any information, I hadn't expected that it was going to be with Finn. In fact, I was shocked to see him standing outside the portal gates with an overly excited expression on his face. I didn't have a clue where