I nod. “Sure thing, Evelyn. Whatever you say.”“Well, don’t just sit there, we have to study!” Evelyn pushes.“That’s true. I’m going to absolutely bomb my English final if I don’t remember enough about the Grimm Fairytales.”“What stories did you read?” Evelyn asks, looking through her notes.“I’m
Evelyn“What’re you doing for the break?”Sebastian's text comes seemingly out of nowhere. He’s been spending a lot of time around me and Olivia, which I find…different.I’ve pondered the idea that maybe he’s trying to help fill the void without Ava—who I still haven’t heard from. Or does he want me
“That’s so cool!” I say, unable to contain myself. “But, wait, I don’t have anything that’s good enough for this?”“Don’t worry, honey, we can go shopping together this weekend. I need to get something as well. I’ll need a beautiful dress to wear to host my first party with Gregory post wedding.”I
SebastianThis is the first event Madelyn has hosted since the wedding, and I have to be honest when I say the place looks immaculate. It’s clear my new mom has always been good at planning.I mean, with Gregory’s money, she’s able to bring her biggest party fantasies to life.The moment I step into
It’s so strange how one look from her can propel me forward to talk to her.“About time you got here, Princess,” I tease, winking at her as we meet in the middle of the building, no one within ear shot. “Thought I was going to have to drag you here myself.”She smirks but doesn’t say anything.“Your
After they walk away, Evelyn lets out the longest sigh.“Having a good time?” I ask sarcastically as she takes a sip.Evelyn smirks back at me, giving me an all-knowing look. “Thank you,” she says, sighing again. “That was so much.”I look out at the crowd. “Welcome to this world, Princess.”She huf
EvelynSpinning around the ball, dancing with Sebastian, and the beautiful sentiment it all brings is making my heart race faster than his F1 car.“So, am I as bad a dancer as during the wedding?” He asks cheekily.I shake my head but can’t stop the smile from forming. “You’re just fishing for compl
“You can’t know that,” he mumbles.“And you can’t know he dislikes or dismisses you. When have you fully opened your eyes?”“I glued them tight a long time ago, Princess. I’m sorry, but that’s never going to change between him and me. Even if I begged him, he’d still force me into this job.”He stop
I look at Sebastian, worried that Ava might have to do that. We have him on tampering the breaks and paying off Seb’s team, but what happens if William has a gun or something, and refuses to let Ava go? “That depends. Do you forgive me for being foolish?” Ava’s voice has turned sultry, which is us
Evelyn's POV I’m more nervous than I should be. Ava’s putting her life in danger by talking to William. Not only that, but Sebastian’s laser focused on making sure things go well. I’m just sitting here trying not to tremble. William finally gets to Ava, and he looks horrible. His normal neat a
Sebastian's POV Jack Abbott studies everything I’ve given him. He sits across from Evelyn, Ava and I in our apartment, looking through each page carefully. It took a lot of outlining, but ultimately, Evelyn’s plan is perfect for this. As long as Jack’s on board with his findings, and things go r
Sebastian gives us a double take as he opens the door with his key. “When did you tell Ava?” “She tells me a lot more than you know, Sebastian.” She crosses her arms, looking between the two of us. “I’m the only person who knows the truth about you both. So, sometimes I take advantage of it.”
Evelyn's POV “Are you sure it’s not something I did? I just feel like I’m missing something.” Olivia crosses her arms, as I grab the last of my stuff. It only took me an hour to get everything out of here, and Sebastian’s waiting downstairs for me to finish up. Olivia still knows nothing. Not th
“I love Evelyn, alright? I know you don’t like it or approve, but this isn’t just some stupid game. We know what we’re risking. I’m sorry if you don’t like that.” “I don’t,” she admits, leaning against the back of the chair. “But you’re an adult. So is Evelyn. And I know this isn’t just a game. It
Sebastian's POV I’m in a blind rage now as we enter the track. If it was possible, I know I’d have smoke coming out my ears. Evelyn is still trying to convince me to stop whatever it is I’m doing. “It’s not worth it!” She’s been stressed the entire ride, but I can’t stop seeing in red. The guy
It’s a few days before I hear from Jack again. “You want the good shit or bad?” He asks over a phone call. I tell him I want everything. This is important. “Then I’ll start with the good. Your initial fears of this having to do with your former roommate? He’s heavily involved. In fact, seems lik
Sebastian's POV Evelyn’s bodyguard is six foot six and goes by Tank. He is built as his nickname suggests, with muscles that seemingly look like they’ll burst from his shirt, and tattoos wrapped around many limbs. He’s even got the bald head. In my head, I just call him The Rock after Dwayne J