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.”

the drug in my champagne, I severely doubted the truth to his

so hateful to me, maybe she didn’t care who else Terry hurt. Maybe she even liked

stomach twisted in

yourself,” Terry said. He was a good dancer, leading

him. I didn’t want him to be good at anything.

over, and you can join

“Never,” I snapped.

my vehement rejection mattered little

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

it would

mouth. “I will

only will you be mine, but you will be

“No.”

are not meant to be Luna. Sooner or later, by the King’s

out of this competition. Then, when you have nowhere to

turn to

next time Elva is sick? Without the palace’s

doctor. How

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

venomous baritone.

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