LOGINVioletA plan?There was something deeply wrong and unsettling about how calm he was. He truly believed he had it all figured out, and that look in his eyes said everything I needed to know. He thought he knew how this would end and decided the rest of us were just slow to catch up.Kylan let out a breath through his nose and glanced back at me. “Do we want to know?”I lifted one shoulder in a small shrug. Yes, and no. I wasn’t sure if I wanted to know, but I knew unless he pushed that gag back into his mouth, we would hear about it anyway.Kylan turned back to him. “What’s this ‘big’ plan of yours?”Kayden’s eyes lifted slowly, like he’d been waiting for that question. “I made a deal,” he said slowly. “A deal with my Lord, and he will be coming to collect after midnight.”His gaze sharpened as it swept over the three of us, like he was trying to read our reactions. “My lord is in desperate need of a vessel,” he said, his eyes settling on Kylan again. “And since Violet doesn’t want to
VioletWe had led Kylan to the kitchen and were already standing in front of the pantry. Sora reached for the handle, but her fingers froze halfway.That’s when I heard it too.The three of us glanced at each other as muffled sounds came from the other side. That could only mean one thing.Kayden was awake.A small, panicked huff came from Sora’s throat and her brows pulled together as she pulled her hand away. Kylan lifted his chin toward the door.“Open it.”“Yes, Your Highness!”Sora squeaked but did as she was told, swinging the door fully open. The muffled sounds grew louder. I stepped inside first, my eyes immediately finding Kayden, tied to the pole where we had left him.The cloth was still wrapped around his eyes, though it sat slightly crooked now, and even though he couldn’t see us, it didn’t take a genius to figure out he was furious.His chest rose and fell rapidly, and his head turned in every direction as soon as he heard the creak of the door. A half-muffled growl tore
VioletAs we stepped in, three heads snapped toward us and Sora immediately curtsied. Kylan stood near the center of the room, surrounded by his two oldest brothers.Prince Eronis and Prince Eryas.Kylan’s expression shifted the second he saw me. Whatever had been on his face disappeared, replaced with a questioning look. I gave him a quick smile and tried to make it look real enough not to worry him.“Well, if it isn’t the royal mate!” Eronis grinned loudly, opening his arms wide. “To what do we owe the pleasure?”He slung one arm over my shoulder and the other over Sora’s, guiding us until he reached Kylan.“I thought I heard Kylan,” I said, looking at him, “so I thought—”“You’d come see what all the noise was about,” Eryas cut in with a smirk.“Yes,” I said. “Something like that.”I blinked at Kylan, hoping he would understand that I needed him to get rid of his brothers so I could explain what was going on. He tilted his head, confused.A breath escaped me. “Can we—”“You must’ve
VioletI dropped to my knees beside Kayden and pressed two fingers to his neck. “He’s still breathing.”A relieved sound came from Sora’s throat, and she hugged the chopping board to her chest. “That’s good,” she breathed. “It means I’m not a killer.”My eyes traveled back to Kayden. He seemed just as peaceful as he did during his beauty sleep. He looked way better like this. Lying quiet and still. There was no annoying and demanding voice telling me what to do, how to do it, and when to do it.But this wasn’t part of the plan.It wasn’t part of Sora’s plan either, and obviously not Kayden’s.That was the thing.Kayden worked smart and calculated. He wouldn’t have dragged Trinity or Lian into that elevator because he knew they would’ve fought back differently. But Sora…“What do we do now?” Sora asked, her breath hitching.I looked around the empty palace kitchen. “Are you sure no one will come here today?” I asked.“Yes. They moved everything to the west wing kitchens. That part was
VioletThe elevator started moving, and my stomach twisted as we went up. I didn’t even know where we were going, but I did know that I couldn’t breathe right.Kayden’s hand was still wrapped around Sora’s arm, and it was definitely not gentle. His fingers dug into her skin, and I could feel her shaking beside me. She kept her head down as soft whimpers escaped from her lips. I knew she was trying her hardest not to cry and believe it or not…we both were.My eyes traveled from his hand to his face, and fuck, he was tall. Even if I wanted to take him on, I doubted I would be able to. The two of us were no match for him, at least not like this.There was nothing kind left in that gaze of his. Not even the slightest. All I could take in was coldness, like he was already more than halfway gone. And those red streaks in his hair stood out even more up close. They just looked wrong.Kayden noticed me staring, and his glare snapped to mine, daring me to say something.I was terrified, but kn
VioletKaelis stood on the small platform in the center of the room, nervously biting her nails as at least six hands worked around her.Her dress was even more breathtaking than the first time she had tried it on.The soft blush-pink skirt was puffy and spread out around her in layers, with sparkly details that flashed when she moved. The top fit her nicely, as did the lace over her shoulders and arms, and the tiny crystals that were sewn in completed it.She truly looked like a princess, maybe even like the Moon Goddess we worshipped.And yet, she looked absolutely terrified.I watched from a small distance, standing beside Trinity, Lian, and Sora.Kiora stayed glued to her sister’s side, resting her hand on Kaelis’ arm for support.“He’s just trying to ruin my night, isn’t he?” Kaelis stressed, chewing on her nail. “I know he absolutely hates our guts, but he has taken it too far this time.”I knew who she was talking about.Kayden.The news that had spread like wildfire had also r







