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,
I’m not the only one who said things yesterday. At least I admit I'm a horrible person for saying them. You’re too busy coming at me like I'm to blame for your foolishness.”Wait. I don’t understand what’s happening anymore. I can feel stress trying to wind under my skin and bring on a headache but
Malachi leaves and I'm left alone with my thoughts and Ian as Bridget drives us home.Ian insists he can drive and that he is not so heavily intoxicated that he’d not be able to. Bridget literally cussed him out and now he’s sulking in the backseat.I don’t know who is more annoyed, me or Bridget.
Ian looks away, jaw clenched as he stares out the window. I relax into my seat and sigh, “I’ll take that as a yes.”“I wasn’t drunk. I just took my medication and it sets me a bit woozy.”Bridget snickers and basically bares her teeth at him as she speaks, “Then you keep your hands to yourself! Not
“Dad!”My voice sounds frantic but I'm trying to make it not. This is okay. It doesn’t mean anything.“Dad!!”“Mr Elcot!!”Bridget makes her way up the stairs and is halfway to the upper floor when we hear my father’s cool voice travel through the room, “Why is my lovely daughter screaming for me? I
My father nods, and though I can see he wants us to speak about it, I know I can't right now. I’m feeling every emotion a little bit too strongly, and I don't know what I'll feel if we have this discussion.“The world is ready for your show my dear. How are we feeling?”The change in topic brings a
Malachi’s pov.“Mr Finn.”I ignore the sound of my name, knowing it won’t go away until I answer it but taking some bit of pleasure in knowing I don't have to respond until I want to.“Mr Finn.”Or until I'm annoyed enough to.There’s annoyance and then there’s impatience.My eyes drift to the pictu
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