Bridget’s pov.The look on Tieran’s face should be captured and put into a record book. For someone who barely shows any sign of emotion, speechlessness looks strange on him.I force myself to sound snidely as I ask, “What, no holes to poke at anymore?”I see him try to gather himself and collect h
I wish I didn't see the way he’s earnestly trying to convince himself of that…. I wish I didn't hate the way a part of me is in direct spite with how much I'm trying not to want him.Tieran could be Antonia’s happily ever after, and I won't be the kind of friend that stops that. “Are you going to f
Malachi’s pov.I’m standing at the door to Tieran’s home and I can't help but remember the last time I was here.That was also the first time I came here, and while what I was doing seemed like fighting for what was mine, I can't help but wonder if what happened here was one of the things that led A
Can I know what the details of the message said?”I notice the change in his attitude. He seems a bit more attentive now and it’s not the way he seems rapt on me now but something about the way his eyes drifted for that one second.“Is there someone here?”Tieran’s eyes harden as he asks, “Did you
Antonia’s pov. “Move people! Move!”Bridget is screaming at the workers in the hall.I’m sitting outside with a guard Tieran cajoled me into having for today so as to bring back here, to the Starlight hall, so close to what i’ve been working relentlessly all these months for and also so close to th
Something tells me Ares knew exactly what was in that bottle. And he took it just so everything would stop. I failed him in that apsect regardless of what everyone tries to tell me.I know i did because Malachi saw it too. That hopeless bleakness in his eyes. He told me as much during our lunch yes
”Are you ready for today?”Bridget is at my door bright and early the next morning and her words feel like they ring right into my soul. Today is the day of the fashion show.Today is the day that marks the start of all i’ve dreamed of for myself.Today is the day i get to see all i have worked for
I can hear the care and emotion in my father’s voice. I know he means every word of what he’s saying, and i adore him for that.I wasn’t going to Malachi to seek help. At least that wasn’t my original intention.The lunch, him nearly getting us into a car accident, all of that was as unplanned as hi
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