Atlas took me inside his room and shut the door after he locked it. A while back, his statements caused a significant amount of heart palpitations. My pulse was still beating at such a rapid rate that it drew me into a fascinating new universe. Because of this, I was oblivious to the specifics of whatever the heck had taken place and what he was doing."Listen, Caroline." His voice moved into my nervous system, chirping in the most pleasant tone possible.I yelled at myself to concentrate, telling myself to block out my internal monologue. However, they would not stop, and as he persisted, they became increasingly violent. "I don't enjoy seeing you with Ryder together.""Why?" I inquired while tinkering with my fingernails on the other hand. I had no idea why I was so anxious, but I could feel my stomach in knots the whole time."I really have no idea. But I can't stand it. I loathe it." His eyes were red with rage. "Why were the two of you sitting there by yourselves earlier in that
He called me a habit and a habit was what I never liked. It was a kind of alcohol that intoxicates people. Once they get used to it, they don't want to leave it. It becomes impossible. However, they can always replace it. That was why I didn't want to be anyone's habit. No one wants to be replaced, I believe."Listen, I have been tolerating you and these silly things from the first day we met." She said and exhaling a sharp intake of breath, I garnered my punctured courage. "I am smart enough to understand that you are interested in me. Well, you can be. I don't have any problem. Men do get interested in women. But...""You are not smart at all. Men do get interested in women because of opposite attractions. But in this case, it's not just an attraction. It's far worse." He cut me off and disagreed with my words.I didn't match the puzzles of my mind. I quit and stared up to meet his gaze, blinking my eyes. "What do you mean?"He shoved his hands inside the pocket as he sneered and ti
Three days later...The morning proceeded in the same manner as all the preceding days. In point of fact, there was no such thing as an extraordinary dawn; each day was exactly the same; there was no distinction. Yet, I didn't detest anything, I didn't get bored, I didn't even feel sleepy. On the contrary, I eagerly anticipated and delighted in the approach of each new daybreak.When I finally opened my eyes, I was confronted with what I had already become accustomed to seeing. Atlas was looking at me while I was talking with the gentlest smile on his lips. In order to gain a clearer look at the situation, he rested his head on his hand.Oh well, I was hoping to go back to my room in the servant quarters, but he wouldn't let me. He required that I must be present with him throughout the entirety of each and every one of the day's twenty-four hours. In spite of the fact that I argued for it, he did not allow me take the couch. He didn't touch me and instead simply looked at me like thi
Atlas grinned as he selected the blue embroidered ball gown and offered it to me before putting it on. "It will look excellent on you." It was unclear to me whether he had complemented the gown or me when he did so.I walked closer and held it in my hands, completely ignoring the overwhelming thought that came into my head. The off-shoulder sleeves, strapless neckline, and flower motifs all over the surface with lace and tulle made it look very stunning. His option was not at all poor, but it was even superior to the one I went with. In such a little amount of time, I couldn't have possibly selected such an exquisite ball gown."Allow me to be of assistance now." Atlas scowled at me as he inched closer to me slowly."No." I let out a scream and then quickly moved backward. I guess the fact that I was so loud was enough to make him come to a halt. "Don't you dare get within an inch of me." I cautioned him by giving him a look that was menacing.He seemed like he was controlling his sne
After arriving at the destination, Atlas got down to open the door for me. I didn't understand why this man was behaving like I was a nobility — the queen, or the princess. There was no way that he had found out I am the Princess of Prythian. I had been very careful."Stop overthinking, Lady." Atlas's voice broke my concentration on the thoughts. I looked in the direction of the sound and saw the man standing outside the car, looking as handsome as ever.His softest warming smile was welcoming me to hug him so tightly. And I was guilty of that. I didn't know from where the willingness came from but somehow it did."Come out, Miss." He said as he reached my hand and pulled me out of the car. In front of me, the large mansion was decorated with beautiful fairy lights. People were swarming like ants in the courtyard, wearing fancy dresses and masks covering their faces.Oh, we were wearing that masks too. Probably it was the reason why no one was bothering him, the king.Atlas entwined o
"Hi, lovely. Would you like me to take you to the dance?" Not much time had passed since Atlas had left when a man dressed in a black suit showed up. I wasn't really in the mood to engage in conversation with anyone. I therefore did not attempt to divert my attention away from the mob in which Atlas had vanished and instead simply nodded without looking at him. When the man drew me towards the dance floor that was being deserted and couples were taking places on the spot, the man's icy hand held mine and he pulled me towards the dance floor. My eyes were moving around a lot. They were so preoccupied hunting for the eyes that I had been looking for that I couldn't even hear them. There were perhaps twenty couples there, and more people were taking part. He was not one of the group of twenty. What in the name of hell happened to him? Is there a chance that he has abandoned me in this place? However, he would never act in such a way, and it was physically impossible. The spotlight flas
It was really dim in that little nook. Even though there were other people in the area, the temperature was unbearable. The stairs walled off one side of the room, while the opposite wall was completely exposed to the adjacent corridor."Why are we doing this?" I inquired while locking my stare with his most intense one. It was really annoying to wear the golden pigeon mask, and it got in the way of being able to fully see around.I took a deep breath out of my nose and tried to remove the mask while doing so. When I was finished, Atlas hurriedly shoved me against the wall and then slammed his mouth on top of mine, cupping my face in the process.What the living hell! He was kissing me, dang!I tried to get away from his contact, but he pinned my hands with his and sucked my lips as I was struggling. Now was the time when my heartbeat was at its most erratic.Why did I all of a sudden feel like something was wrong with me?It was the very first time we kissed. Hell, no. I was unable t
I stiffened on the place. Gasps were emerging in every corner of the place, from every single person except for the man in front of me. He was looking as annoyed as ever.Didn't he know about this? Or was he annoyed by me? Maybe the truths that I had hidden from him. Well, whatever! The thing that mattered now was getting caught.I had been caught in front of all these people. What should I do? Run away, hide somewhere or fight them?As I swirled my gaze, I could only notice hatred on their faces. I would be murdered if I tried to escape or fight. It would be even more impossible to hide. There was no way.But I shouldn't be leaving the place as well. I had yet to find my mother. My mind was blank and all I could do was staring at the person I actually had my faiths in.Of course, it was Atlas. He was my only hope right now. I knew he won't help. It wasn't going to happen. But still, I stood behind him and didn't leave his hand, neither did his hand leave mine. At this point, I garner