MILA Isabella leaned against a pillar. Even her nightclothes were elegant and expensive. It was a shame her face was always so pinched and angry. “Sneaking into the Prince’s room?” she asked while raising an eyebrow. My face flushed, but I said nothing. “He’s not even in there,” Isabella conti
FELIX After the incident in the dining hall this morning, I sent Joseph to Samara’s Place to do some investigating. Was Samara aware that her latest hire was using a different name than what was on her passport? It turns out, all of my suspicions were correct. Miya was Mila, from America. The ve
MILA I barely slept that night. I tossed and turned in that little bed, hyper-aware of Fiona sleeping soundly a few feet away. I knew she didn’t buy my story about going for a walk, but I knew better than to pick a fight with her. I already had enough enemies as it was with Lady Isabella. And
“I don’t know if I can do this,” I whispered. “You can,” she promised, giving my shoulder a squeeze before sending me out. I made my way into the formal dining hall, acutely aware of all the eyes on me. “Miya!” Felix smiled warmly as I entered the room. “Miya is here to introduce the dessert,
MILA Nerves flooded my body. I had come so far, only for my cover to be blown by this supreme jerk. It felt like I was back in the restaurant all those years ago, his grip on me never loosening. “It’s Miya,” I said quickly. “I wear a mask due to a facial injury. I don’t believe we’ve met, sir. B
MILA The necklace was now out of my possession. It was all up to Felix now to find it and call off the search. I was just grateful no one had seen me–there would have been a lot of explaining to do if I was caught messing around with the Prince’s belongings. I felt as though a weight had been li
MILA I was restless and anxious as the staff finished our cleaning from the banquet. Thankfully, it did not seem like anyone saw the interaction between me, Felix, and Edward, but I still felt deeply rattled. The consequences of my actions felt like a stormcloud over my head, threatening to rain d
Fiona held her phone out, pointing frantically to something on the screen. “Miya is a thief and I can prove it!” She practically shoved her phone into Felix’s face. He took it from her, a dark cloud passing over his face. Isabella elbowed Mrs. Barker out of the way so that she could watch the phon