Malachi’s gaze is hot and heavy on my skin. His attention is rapt, and the look on his face is stone-cold as he watches me.“What do you think you’re doing, Antonia?”Malachi’s voice is husky and dark, so I know he likes what he sees. It’s more than me knowing it even. I can feel it.Malachi’s atten
“I can see your nipples through this nightgown, Antonia. Tell me, are you starving yourself because you want to seduce me, or is there another agenda for bringing me here tonight?” I don’t know why, but Malachi’s question seems to drain the magic out of everything all of a sudden. Or maybe not…M
“Using your body to keep me here is vile of you, Antonia.”He doesn’t sound like he hates it.I carry out another set of stretches. Legs closed, hands in the air, then down to touch my feet. I do it as slowly and as sensually as I can. There are some perks to knowing as much as you can about a man.
There’s a smug grin on his face when he sees the acceptance on my face. That grin tells me I won't like much of what he’s going to say, and it tells me he knows he’s won, because he’s giving me terms on how to live my life.He doesn’t know that I'm not the Antonia whose life he gets to dictate anymo
If I want to be friends with his uncle, then I will. I’m not the Antonia that lets him limit her anymore.And I won't ever be.“You’re not ready to leave here, are you, Antonia?”I shake my head, my expression unwavering as I respond, “I am. I’m just making sure I don't go from one cage to another c
Malachi leaves but his condition remains in the room with me. It’s heavy on my mind and pressing in my thoughts.I’ll never agree to something like that.A bitter feeling crawls down the back of my throat but i push it down. I feel stupid for feeling good while i was speaking to him a while ago. No
It dies once it’s been satisfied. I’m sure it’ll take one or two “encounters” for him to realize he doesn’t want me. It had to take Tieran becoming my shining knight in armor for me to survive, but the moment that happens, Malachi suddenly comes to his senses and demands something he lost.If i ref
~Malachi’s pov.~“Mr Finn.”I raise my eyes to the door of my office and i find my assistant standing there. Liam has a tired look in his eyes. I should release him. He’s done his fair share of work today, but we spent time at the hospital and the work allotted for that time went undone. Someone ha
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