The moment my father is out of the room i spare a glance at Malachi and speak in a flat unfeeling tone, “If you come near me with that needle, i’ll jam it into your eye and call my father back so he can know who you are.”My spared glance lingers, and becomes something much more than a glance, becau
“Miss Antonia, Can i have your hand please? I have to check your pulse.”The doctor is sweating. He’s sweating profusely and that’s strange because the room is well airconditioned. The cool air is steady and sufficient enough that not a drop of sweat should be rolling off anybody. Of course if i wa
There’s a silence that falls over the room and in the silence I consider exactly what I am facing here.Malachi was right.I do look plumper. I look like I've been doing a lot of self care and eating too. My cheeks aren’t hollowed out anymore. My shoulders and waist don’t look as thin as they once w
Bridget’s pov.I hear my alarm ringing, but I'm not sure if it’s my alarm or my head that’s ringing so loud. I hate hangovers. I hate them with the entirety of my being.I hate the way my bed is so empty when I wake up from a hangover. Although… there seems to be a bit of warmth radiating from a nea
Ian is being annoying.“So explain to me. How did we end up having sex last night?”I feel like giving him a shut up glare but i can’t find the energy to do that. I’m shutting out whatever emotions are running through me just so I can get through today, but him asking that kind of question, repeated
Antonia’s pov. I can tell something is wrong the minute Bridget walks into the house.Tieran is fast behind her, and so is Ian. I’m in the living room with Ares seated to the left of me, but there’s always the possibility that if we keep quiet they won’t notice we’re here and head to my room instea
Bridget scoffs under her breath, “That’s not a definitive answer.”I shove Bridget lightly by the ribs and she raises her hand in surrender.It might not sound like one but I know Tieran, and I know Tieran is a man of his words. His voice floats through the room again, “I do have one little request
Ares doesn’t speak anymore after our initial discussion.Tieran is in my father’s VR room, attending a meeting he should be attending in person but he isn’t anymore…. I wonder if I can use something like that when I go on my break. Though I have let out the news about what I'm planning to do, and
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