My head gives a little spin and I reach out for a wall instinctively, fighting the lightheadedness that creeps up on me. I refuse to look weak in front of Malachi’s father.He has a newborn now, so what? It’s not my problem. It’s no use for me to start feeling dizzy about it. I could walk away from
Hello dearest reader (✿◡‿◡) I hope you're doing very well. I hope you've had a nice beginning of the month, and if you haven't, i'm sure it'll get better.This note is to say thank you for reading this far. I know the last few chapters might be wonky on the pacing, but i will fix it and improve on i
Ian jumps in his seat as I get into the car. I slam the door like a demon and the devil are chasing me. His eyes meet mine and I see them taking in every panic-filled detail they can, before he sees too much or Malachi decides to come after me, I give one order, “Drive.”Ian hits the accelerator li
There’s silence, but I know I heard Bridget’s voice just now, and then that whimper… she couldn’t have made that sound for nothing.Someone is probably with her right now, preventing her from speaking to me and telling me what’s wrong. A voice comes out from the other end, “I should kill her.”My wo
Bridget’s pov.“I’ll never tell you where she’s going.”My face still hurts from the force of the slap I received, but I know that face wears a fierce look on it too and I'm proud. It’s time someone stood up to this man-sized bully, and if that person has to be me then so be it.Malachi Finn’s voice
Malachi’s pov.I’m starting to get really annoyed by all of this.Tieran’s presence here is like an itch. A very irritating itch, but the more irritating thing is that i know why he’s here. He’s not here for Antonia’s annoying friend. He’s here because Antonia has asked him to be here.“I’ll hand he
Antonia’s pov.The wait in the car for Tieran’s call to come in feels like forever, and though time is ticking away i am not going in there without at least knowing Bridget is okay. I’m still quite early to the hall, “We’ve been waiting here for the past one hour.”I shoot Ian as menacing a glare as
“Do you mind telling me why the Senator is asking for you?”I don’t realise the officer is speaking until he turns his head to look at me. Nervousness is making me trip on this dress, and i didn’t consider how hard it would be to walk in it, only that it was pretty and it would look good on me.“Or
Why didn’t i see something like this happening?”Watch your step.”Malachi’s voice pulls me out of my thoughts again and i feel a shudder course through my spine. This fashion show - the runway - everything is being broadcasted which means if Grandfather was paying any attention, he must have seen w
I almost run as i make my way towards the general hall. Tieran is fast on my heels and i can see the slight confusion in his eyes - i can see the immediate recognition at the sight of that baby.What in hell’s name are they even doing here?I get down and my heart drops into my stomach. She’s making
A question slips out of my lips before i can stop myself, “Are you sure you want to leave with me after this?”Ever since he suggested it, the questions have been brewing at the back of my mind.Disappearing after my fashion show is one thing. I might be the talk of many shows right now, but i’m sti
I walk down the hallway and try to shake off the icky feeling that clings to my skin from meeting Skye.I can’t believe i ever thought the reason Malachi wanted her was because maybe despite all odds, she was just genuinely a good person. Someone better than i am.Skye is nothing but a snake and a b
The floor shifts and rolls. The very image of fluffy clouds and radiant light.I can see people discussing, talking. Armed with cameras, all of them.Tonigt is going to be a defining night.”Well if it isn’t the talk of the town.”I turn immediately to see a female walking towards me.It’s been a lo
Bridget jacks me away the moment she catches the sight of me. She downright ignores Malachi and glares at him when he tries to follow us. He glares right back but relents and walks off, but not before he directs a look my way.Not before he stares at me long and hard and so well i know he’s doing it
Malachi pulls back almost immediately, and as his eyes turn to me i see something shift in his expression.He smiles. The act is rare enough that i’m stunned but the look it gives him also lights up his face quite well. Malachi’s vopice is tinged with some humor as he responds, “I wouldn’t resort t
Antonia's pov.The sky is rippling with stars and i begin to fidget in the car as we drive out to the Starlight hall.I’m dressed in a simple gown.Long flowing silk is sewn in with some of the moon’s tears fabric, and embossed with a subtle but ripping waterfall of diamonds and jewels. As estravaga
I have something important to do here. I’m not leaving it and going off to have sex with him, especially not on a day like today. It’s too important.”Is there ever a day you’ll put yourself first?”The question makes a line of static ring in my brain for a while but before i can respond Ian goes o