Sharing Beatrice A Luna To Her Stepbrothers by Alexis Dee

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.

usually were, and the only noise I heard was coming from the open hall door that signaled 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

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

have been hesitant... uncomfortable even. Not this

with a slightly confused tone to his voice as his eyes met mine.

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

if I'm going to be the highlighted prize, Grandfather, it would only make sense that I make an appearance at

casually leaned in to give him a small hug. The hug itself definitely shocked him as I felt him stiffen under me and gently return the favor. “Yes, I suppose

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

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

shock and anger. "Had you been

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? I don’t know what I was thinking

Mani both hesitated for a moment before quickly getting up with their plates and moving further down the table. The servants made quick of placing new dishes

last night, I found myself feeling slightly foolish for my behavior. Something I was definitely going to have 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

if he knew I was watching him, his eyes darted 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

liquid into a golden goblet for him. The sight of my grandfather

his mouth, savoring the meat that was on his plate.

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

I would call it." Finnick laughed.

that I was

flat response made him chuckle. "Yes... well. I'm sure you will entertain me in more ways than

I did, the water I was drinking went down 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

for a moment before meeting Finnick's gaze again. “Well, I wouldn't be so sure about that. Regardless I do hope you enjoy your stay here. I'm sure you will find

"You really don't have any idea what is going on with the games, do