Chapter 2

Chapter 2

“This dress is Bragi’s latest design–perfect for a wedding, don’t you think?” Viola’s words dripped with smugness as she watched me, searching for any hint of a reaction.

“It’s lovely. It suits you.” I replied simply.

My composure seemed to unsettle Ken, whose brow furrowed. “Why were you meeting with my father?” he demanded. Without waiting for an answer, he pressed on, “I’ve already announced my engagement to Viola online. Even if you went crying to him, it wouldn’t change anything.”

Ken had always carried himself with refinement and grace, but now his tone was harsh, almost oppressive. I met his gaze steadily. “I was just discussing New Year’s arrangements with Uncle Johnson.”

I turned to leave, but before I could reach my room, familiar footsteps followed.

“Calista, I apologize. I shouldn’t have been so harsh.” Ken’s voice had softened as he pulled something from his pocket–a red headband. “Look what I brought you.”

Ken had bought one then too, but he’d given it to Viola, who’d dismissed it as

new.

I don’t want

patience wore thin. “Why are

on her, Ken. She’s still young,” she cooed. Then she turned to me with

As she touched my arm in an apparent gesture of comfort,

sugary smile, “everyone knows

arm, and I jerked away instinctively. “What are

ground, tears streaming down her face. “Calista, what did

side, helping her up with tender concern.

have been my own clumsiness.

clenched. “She pinched me. I just

hardened. “Enough! Viola would never hurt anyone, Why are you

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