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.

coming from the open hall door that signaled everyone was in attendance and

have to make sure my entrance 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

I would have been hesitant...

confused tone to his voice as his eyes met mine.

her brother across from her. There was no way her brother would move, but if I was going to start somewhere, it

that I make an appearance at all times. Plus, the people here will all

in to give him a small hug. The hug itself definitely shocked him as I felt him stiffen under me

from the 'hug' I had given him, I cast my gaze to Solina and frowned. 'I think you're

towards Mani and smirked. “Grandfather, shouldn't the fae prince be sitting on

at me in shock and anger. 'Had you been here

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? I don't know what I was thinking

the table. The servants made quick of placing new dishes

and after the way I acted last night, I found myself feeling slightly foolish for my behavior. Something I was definitely going to have

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 single strand out of place, and instead of the royal garment he wore last night, he had settled this morning for regular black dress pants and a white button-up shirt rolled at

to mine, and I was met with the same mesmerizing celestial blue eyes 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 quickly tried to push it away.

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 sight of my grandfather groping the giggling girl was

his brow as he lifted his fork to his mouth, savoring the meat that was on his plate. “Oh yes... you mean

Was he being fucking serious

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.

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

I was able to entertain you

in more ways than one in the future.

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

wouldn't be so sure about that. Regardless I do hope you enjoy your stay here. I'm sure you will find

small laugh. "You really don't have