SYDNEY’S POVI erupted in a fit of laughter, mainly because he cracked me up. How could he possibly be jealous of a dead man? He really did look adorably pouty in that moment, standing there trying his best to look intimidating with that angry gaze. At that instant, it was almost easy to believe I w
"Of course I mind that you killed my dear friend," I said softly, carefully keeping any hints of anger or hatred from creeping into my dulcet tone. I was the very picture of a woman deeply in love, speaking painful truths to her beloved. "But Lucas was already gravely ill anyway, even without your i
Then without waiting for him to formulate some other plaintive objection, I sealed my mouth over his in a deep kiss.Immediately,his lips kneaded mine,his hands tightened on the small of my back and he pressed me tighter to his chest,before sliding his hand down and palming my ass.I grinded him and
Sydney 's POVI pulled back from the hug when I heard a clap.I looked at him, my face a few inches from his with my arms still woven around his neck, "Why'd you clap?" I asked with a small smile, my eyes searching his face curiously. There was a playful glint in his eyes that made me wonder what he
Tentatively, I took the dress from him when he made no move to actually hand it to me. With each of my hands grasping one edge of the dress, I held it up before me and spread it out fully so I could get a good look at the intricate design.It was a long red dress that instantly took my breath away.
"I don't need your help!" I wanted to spit in his face and show him all the resentment I felt towards him but that would ruin everything, wouldn't it? That might even make me lose my life.So instead I stretched my lips into a tight smile and turned to face him. I fluttered my lashes at him, "Aww,"
SYDNEY’S POVJust approximately an hour after Dylan dressed me up, Dylan was informed that the car was ready. He changed into a suit that, infuriatingly, made him look more like Lucas.I didn't miss the jealousy that flitted in the eyes of the other women when Tavon rudely ordered them to behave the
I forced myself to stay calm though. I unclenched my fists and stopped gritting my teeth and gave him my most flattering smile, even as my insides churned with disgust. Maintaining this facade was exhausting, but I knew I had to play along if I wanted my plan to succeed. Dylan's warnings echoed in m