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~Ezinne~ "Your face looks like you've just seen a ghost, Red," Malik said, guiding me out of the car with a curious glance. Calm down, Ezinne. Calm down, Ezinne. Calm down, Ezinne, I repeated in my head, as cold sweat broke out on my forehead. Malik's eyes lingered on me, observant a
I noticed Barbara looking my way, but I couldn't meet her gaze because I might betray myself, so I pretended not to know her, as Malik led me inside. I was so uncomfortable and nervous about the show Malik was putting on. What was his plan? Why did he bring me here? I knew I had to ask him at some p
~Ezinne~ I allowed myself a small, knowing smile. There was no doubt in my mind that she would show up. However, instead of acknowledging her presence immediately, I turned towards the mirror, pretending to be absorbed in my reflection, waiting for her to strike first, then I would release my veno
"Do you enjoy drawing attention, like giving people what to talk about?" he asked, his deep brown eyes looking intently into mine, a curious sparkle within them. I could feel the curious and envious glances of the onlookers. "What do you mean—?" "Just smile, Red, smile. You don't want to disappoi
~Ezinne~ The room burst into a lively round of applause as the last note of the music faded, and Malik gently took my hand, leading me away from the centre of the dance floor. The usual background music resumed, mingling with the renewed buzz of conversations around us. My heart was still raci
My hand flew to Garrick's cheek in a swift motion. I gave him a sharp slap before I could even process my action. "Desperation might be a concept you're familiar with, Garrick, but it's new to me. And don't you dare speak of my mother that way again. She was far more valuable than you could ever asp
Before I could even steady myself, Malik stormed into the ballroom like a tempest, his presence commanding immediate attention. The guests, caught off guard, hurriedly moved out of his path, their faces etched with a blend of fear and awe. Trying to regain my balance, I made my way to the door, my h
~Ezinne~ As Kael guided me out of the ballroom, we bumped into the kind-hearted warrior who had lent me his fur on the cold day of my banishment. He swiftly stepped in our path, prompting Kael to protectively place himself between me and the warrior, letting out a low growl. The warrior