And Then There Were Four (Lilith Carrie)

Chapter 186: Prince Finnick

Cassie.

Perfection. It's a word thrown around a lot, but at the end of the day, I don't think anyone knows what the fucking word means. Instead, they throw around their own personal ideas of what they think it means and try to claim it as the only truth.

Fucking fascists.

"Cassie?' The slow, hesitant tone of Ansley caught me by surprise, and as I looked up from where I was buckling the strap on my shoe, I raised a brow in question before straightening myself, making sure I looked the part of fascist perfection.

'Good morning, Ansley. I'll be eating breakfast in the hall today. I have business to attend to."

It was unlike me to do something like this, and the fact that I was even up early made her lips part, and her eyes widen as she nodded her head. 'Oh-okay. Um, I'll let them know-”

"No. Don't tell them anything."

Ansley looked more than confused, but in silence, she nodded her head and went about her usual activities of taking care of my room. I didn't abuse my status over her like so many others had, and just because I had been warned about the girl, I didn't want to believe that she was like them.

Ansley was a sweet girl... but at times, I wondered if she was actually going to be loyal to me.

Perhaps I was having my own doubts about her, but I wouldn't know until she slipped up and gave me something to be untrustworthy about. I only hoped she would prove me wrong, and that would never happen.

Satisfied with my appearance, I let a heavy breath escape me as I nodded to myself in the mirror with approval of my choice in appearance. I was prepared to go down there today and show them what kind of person I was. Not just opinionated but capable of taking them all on.

Making my way from my room with my heels tapping against the cold flooring, I headed towards the grand hall. My attire today... black dress pants, a royal blue blouse with black swirls on it, and black heels that reminded me of my Jimmy Choos I had back home.

I had worked all summer for those damn shoes, and they never made it here.

No doubt my little sister had stolen them... she was always quite the thief.

everyone was in attendance and enjoying themselves. Part of me was nervous walking in there after how I had acted last night, but the other part was eager to see who

was epic, and straightening my shoulders, I held my head high and stepped forward around the corner into the glimmering hall to see the two long fifty foot tables decorated with foods of all kinds... not to mention the numerous eyes of men and women who landed on me

I would have been hesitant...

his voice as his eyes met mine. "I didn’t realize

toward him, where Solina sat at his side with her brother across from her. There was no way her brother would

going to be the highlighted prize. Grandfather, it would only make sense that I make an appearance at all times. Plus, the

in his eyes as I stopped at his side and casually leaned in to give him a small hug. The hug itself definitely shocked him as I felt him stiffen under me and

I cast my gaze to Solina and frowned. 'I think you're in the wrong seat, Solina. That seat is reserved for the next in line...

towards Mani and smirked. “Grandfather, shouldn't the fae prince be sitting on the other side of you, considering he

in shock and anger. 'Had you been

up his hand, silencing everyone at the table. "Cassie is right... Solina, you need to find another place to sit. As for the prince... I apologize for the confusion. Finnick, would you please take Mani's seat next to me?

table. The servants made quick of placing new dishes in front of me and making

the time to properly take notice of the prince, and after the way I acted last night, I found myself feeling slightly foolish for my behavior. Something

didn't bother to look at me right away and instead spoke directly to Odin, giving me the chance to really take notice of him. I was definitely foolish to think less of him because, overall, he was a very attractive man. His onyx hair was pulled back into a ponytail on his head without a

I saw every time I looked into the mirror. The fact I had been caught watching him made me slightly blush, and clearing my throat, I

night... I wasn't feeling very well." I was glad Odin's attention was on a pretty, bubbly redhead who was pouring liquid into a golden goblet for him. The

savoring the meat

being fucking serious

I scoffed with a smile as I picked up my glass and lifted it to my lips, letting my eyes scan the rest of the table where various people sat eating and talking to each other. The laughter of their conversations

exactly what I would call it." Finnick laughed. “It

that I was able to entertain you

chuckle. "Yes... well. I'm sure you will entertain me in more ways than one in

the wrong tube, causing me to sputter as I choked slightly, causing the poor guy next to me to turn to me with wide eyes and parted lips asking if I was okay. "I'm fine... just went

"Well, I wouldn't be so sure about that. Regardless I do hope you enjoy your stay here. I'm sure you

"You really don't have any idea what