I knew that and it was the reason I chose her. She was only loyal to me because she saw me as having more advantage to her than Scarlett. My warmth towards Sabrina faded already and I now regarded her as a business partner. If I wanted something she could get me, then she would get it and vice versa
“Welcome, Your Majesty,” the old woman greeted me. “Please, call me Amethyst.” “As you wish.” She grinned, showing off pearly white teeth. “Please, come inside, the others are waiting.” I entered the brightly lit room and met at least twenty pairs of eyes eagerly watching the door. They all
“One day, she went out and came back drenched and laughing. She told us she found a man she loved.” My mother was a happy and carefree person if these images were to be believed. “She would often go out to meet this man in the afternoons and she always came back laughing. It was true that she was in
“Oh, dear, there has been a misunderstanding.” Crystal rushed to my side but I flinched when she reached out to touch me. “Don’t touch me.” I pushed out of the bed. What was I thinking, coming here alone? Even if I wanted to keep my hybridity a secret, I could have come up with a lie, told Kil
“First, let me apologize for Cedric. There is no excuse for what he has done but I need you to know that indeed, I asked him to bring you here.” I glared at the woman. “There is no point in denying that it would be best for you to return to us. We are your family and we can only protect you when you
“Again, I am terribly sorry.” Cedric continued to apologize throughout the ride back to the palace. I ignored him. He was callous enough to make me sick and worsen my sicken with a fake potion which I thanked him for. He deceived me and he would not be apologizing if I never found out. Rather tha
“I can explain.” I swallowed at the raw anger in his eyes. My wolf whimpered and I took a step back, prepared to flee. He looked calm, unfazed even, as he watched me, but his darkened red eyes showed me all I needed to see and more. Death would be too harsh a punishment for Cedric, even consideri
*KILLIAN* “I thought you were better than Seth but you are just as foolish as he was,” the redhead across from me threw her head back and let out a peel of scornful laughter. “Killian, I have loved you since we were kids.” “Scarlett Hawke –“ She cut me off. “What makes me unworthy of your af