Before I could even steady myself, Malik stormed into the ballroom like a tempest, his presence commanding immediate attention. The guests, caught off guard, hurriedly moved out of his path, their faces etched with a blend of fear and awe. Trying to regain my balance, I made my way to the door, my h

"Because it's necessary," Malik responded, his gaze drifting away from me once more. "I told you that you're valuable to me. I protect what I value." A brief silence settled between us again before he spoke up. "Is this what caused your anger, or is there yet another mystery about you that I'm yet t

~Ezinne~ I turned on my side and faced the window. The early light of dawn spread across the sky, and still, I couldn't find sleep. With a defeated sigh, I climbed out of bed and made my way to the balcony. It was past two in the morning when we returned from the Eclipse Pack, and since then, slee

"Killing me won't be that easy, Red," he said. "At least, I'll try," I retorted. Malik slowly got up, releasing me, and as I gasped for breath, a wave of dread washed over me. He walked back to his seat with an ease that seemed almost out of place given what had just happened. Had I been t

After Malik's unsettling confession to me the previous day, I had told Rhea everything about me from the beginning, skipping Ashere's part, and my desire to vanquish Malik. Surprisingly, the dislike I thought I had for her when I came was gone, and was replaced by this sense of trust. Because no mat