I didn’t want to think about Nicholas anymore, so I made my way over to Joyce instead. I knew his two brothers well, but not him, and that seemed a shame. When I drew near, Susie glanced up to smile at me. “Oh, Piper. Have you met Prince Joyce? Should I introduce you?” How could I say that i
I quickly excuse myself from Joyce and his group and rush from the room, with Charlotte following me. “The doctor should be in with her now,” Charlotte said. “Mark sent a guard to retrieve her just as I left to find you.” “Good,” I said. We did not speak again as we hurried through the hallw
The rules stated that we were to avoid the personal rooms of the royal family unless explicitly invited. I was taking a great risk by sneaking here now. But for Elva’s sake, this was only the beginning of the level of danger I was willing to take on. I walked to Julian’s door and lightly tapped
Nicholas licked at the seam of my lips before coaxing his way into my mouth with his insistent and demanding tongue. I closed my arms around his neck, holding on as best I could while he delved and mapped my mouth like he belonged there. Like this, it felt like he did. His hands dropped to m
But his eyes were crystal focused now. Whatever fire that had sparked there had been well contained. He was pulling himself back under control, and I felt cold, mourning the loss. He didn’t apologize, thank God, but he didn’t say anything else either. No explanations. No words of comfort or crue
Nicholas I couldn’t stop thinking about kissing Piper. Even after I had escaped to my rooms, the moment I closed the door separating us, I pressed my forehead against the cool wood and felt myself burn. Her body had been on fire against mine, the curve of her ass plush in my hands. Her h
But for now, for this fantasy, I wanted to fuck her so hard all she could do was hold on and enjoy the ride. I had the strength to keep her pinned for a good long while, and I had the stamina to match. I’d have her coming on my dick until she couldn’t even remember her own name. She’d know mine
The morning of the second elimination ceremony, I awoke with a big pit growing in my stomach. I still hadn’t been able to speak to Julian about his potentially saving me today. I had talked more with Joyce, but he remained apathetic about the whole thing. Nicholas was avoiding me. Granted, I was