Sebastian's POVWe both know that the woman from that night was Lily, not Miranda.The thought itself unsettles me. It makes my mind feel restless and uneasy, leaving my memory distorted. Second guesses run through my brain. The hairs on the back of my neck stand at the idea.I remembered that night
Miranda's POVI cough in an attempt to cover a laugh that escapes my throat.Me? Hoping that he’d come back? Ugh! As if!I roll my eyes and glare at him, shaking my head. I wave my hand and scoff, sharply stating, “I have absolutely no interest in Lily’s fiancé.”I tear myself away from Sebastian. M
Why do they need a dad? He abandoned Miranda and them; he hasn’t even been there for them since birth. He deserves no respect, let alone any type of affection that Ella may have for him.“If I had a daddy…he’d help me rebuild my tower,” Ella wistfully sighs to herself. She glares at Noah from over h
The Third PersonNoah grabs Ella and Evan’s arms. He pulls them outside the door and into the schoolyard where other children play. Their three heads poke above the window’s horizon, watching the other students in the room lose interest and move to unattended toys.Noah and Ella look at Evan, who sh
“Do you have it?” I ask cooly. Lily rolls her eyes and closes the space towards us. She reluctantly hands me the tablet and vial, crossing her arms over her chest.I turn my back to the two of them. My fingers squeeze the vial of medicine. I close my eyes and take a deep breath as I feel a wave of e
Miranda's POVBoth Lily and I turn to Sebastian with the same expression written on our faces. Shock with a mix of awe flashes across my face at Sebastian’s quick and decisive decision. He narrows his eyes at me and takes a step in my direction.“If the modified formula fails to meet the expected re
Seconds pass as my mind contemplates solutions and answers. I turn to my laptop and I begin to type some possibilities. My typing quickens as my mind connects the dots on the answer.The dull pain behind my eyes recedes and I’m left with a solid foundation on what to do. A breakthrough is exactly wh
Sebastian's POVMy attention is captivated by Miranda’s biting words. My head subconsciously turns as she retreats down the hallway. I examine her body as she walks away and tilt my head to the side, my face returning to a scowl once she’s gone.“You look upset, Dad.” Evan appears from behind me, in
“Your mind has a very active imagination,” Sebastian muses.“I think it is my anxiety coming for me,” I chuckle and he joins me, his hand moving from my chin to cup my cheek.“If something bad were to happen, I promise that I will shield you from it. I will protect you from whoever wants to harm us
MirandaLaughter floats from the party down below. People dance and hug, drinks occupying their hands. The day felt like it passed by too soon but has also lasted long enough to give me memories of a lifetime. It became slightly overwhelming, though, with constant eyes on me and with everyone dying
“Drink to your humble loss, False King,” his gravelly voice calls out. he gestures to the glass, waving his hand. “Drink! Your king demands it!”“As you wish, your Highness,” I nod and raise the glass in the air, tilting it towards him. The cool rim connects with my bottom lip. The liquid burns down
SebastianNot being able to look at Miranda during my dinner with the Rogue King is torture. I can feel my muscles tense every time he laughs and yanks on her chain. Whenever a look of pain flashes across her face, I can feel myself growing more and more angry. I have to hold back the urge to not lu
MirandaMy body threatens to give out on me under the heat of the summer sun. There is barely any time to breathe before Lily, Harper, and my father throw another extreme task at me. Some of them have been damn near impossible to complete but I get them done much to their dismay.My skin is painted
SebastianThe car ride back inside my country’s borders is chaotic. Noah, Ella, and Evan sob, clinging to me as if I am their life preserver now that their mother, my beloved Miranda, is gone.Even I feel lost without her presence here to guide us. She is the rock that kept us grounded and yet she h
“Which one?” I turn my face back to his. “You’ve sent plenty of them.”“The one where I asked you who you would rather save,” he leans forward. The metal on his uniform clangs against the metal of the throne, his bones loudly cracking. I hold back a flinch, the sounds sending chills down my spine. “
SebastianTwo large Delta officers sit beside me. Their gun muzzles are aimed at the roof of the car. The car is wide enough for all of us to fit comfortably and is built for city based warfare, but the bumps on the dirt road cause us to bump into each other. It’s way too close for comfort.“Alright
“I knew that would come back to bite me in the ass,” Sebastian chuckles and stands up. He drops my hands and leans against my desk. I’m quick to move the papers out of the way before they can crinkle or rip.My employees deserve that.“You can handle yourself, no?” Dissatisfaction is prominent in my