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
MILA Lady Isabella was on her feet and at the front of the crowd instantly. Her face was filled with spite and hatred, she waved her fan around for emphasis as she talked. Talked was too mild a verb. Yelled would probably be more accurate to what Isabella was doing. “That kitchen wench has vid
FELIX Mila stared at me, slight panic in her eyes. I could practically see the wheels in her head turning as she processed everything I’d said. I knew I had put her on the spot. A part of me selfishly hoped that maybe a public declaration of love was exactly what was needed to convince her to be