Chapter 0244

As Terry pulled me out onto the dance floor, I at least felt the relief of knowing Elva wouldn’t overhear

whatever terrible things Terry was sure to say to me. About me, or about my sister. This worked for me,

because I wanted answers.

Terry placed his hand on my waist. His other gripped my hand firmly.

I pushed my free hand to his shoulder, using my arm like a wedge to maintain distance between us.

Anytime Terry would try to tug me closer, I would push him back. It was a never–ending, exhausting little

game.

“What have you done to my sister?” I demanded.

He laughed. “What makes you think I’ve done anything to her?”

“She would never be with you.”

“Oh, darling Piper. So naïve. I assure you that Jane is my willing mistress. Never once have I forced her

to do anything against her will.”

doubted

maybe she didn’t care who

stomach twisted

you will see for yourself,” Terry said. He was a

that about him. I didn’t want him to be good at anything. “I’ll

over, and you can

“Never,” I snapped.

my vehement

happen. Then I’ll finally have the completed set.” He smiled to himself,

would be like,

rose in my mouth. “I will never be

mine, but you will

“No.”

be Luna. Sooner or later, by

this competition. Then, when you have nowhere to go, you’ll get desperate.

never turn to

the next time Elva is sick? Without the palace’s protection.

doctor. How will

name like a mockery. I hate the way his voice curls around it, cutting into

venomous baritone.

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