He shaved it right down, almost close to the scalp.It feels like I'm staring at a new person and though he’s the same man that commands the attention of many once he walks into a room, the gaze on his face and the change in his appearance has added something soft to him.Malachi doesn’t look like h
“What is HE doing here?”Bridget is immediately on her feet and staring daggers at Malachi. I would ask the same question if I wasn't feeling the weight of his stare on me. It’s unsettling because for the first time, I'm not sure what Malachi means by staring at me like that. And was I really seri
“You should have a men's line, Antonia.”Oh god.“I remember seeing one of your designs. It was a long time ago, but it was of male silhouettes and I remember thinking “that would look great”. I’m… so.. It took so long for me to remember”The emotion that races through me is like electricity, just n
“You shouldn’t have done that.”The elevator feels incredibly silent though a soft melody is currently wafting through the air. I want to pick another fight with Malachi but his tone and the current situation stops me from doing so. My voice is a low rasp as I ask, “Who is he?”Malachi’s voice is s
“Antonia!”I hit the floor immediately.My blood is racing through my veins like a dam has been opened. My heart is thumping hard in my chest.My legs gave out from beneath me. They fucking went weak.Malachi’s cologne wraps around me again but this time I'm aware of it. I push him away, except push
Bridget leads us to a lunch room on the main floor.Guards are standing outside the door, keeping a watch on Malachi and keeping intruders from coming in. Bridget was busy speaking to the head doctor of the hospital so we could get a space to speak privately, while I was busy staring into Malachi’s
I open the cap on the wipes and pull out five sheets. Their antiseptic smell wafts into my nose and I let it soothe me.“Hands first.”Malachi places his free hand between us, and I clean it. I distract myself with my thoughts because I have to.Why is he acting so different?He’s not his usual self
A commotion is happening outside the hospital.The moment I hear the screams and sound of shouting I get down from the car. Bridget follows, lightly cursing under her breath.My mind tells me something bad is happening in Ares’s room. As much as I trust Malachi’s knowledge of people to be top notch,
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