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

anything against

my champagne, I severely doubted the truth to his words.

she didn’t care who else

twisted in disgust.

Soon you will see for yourself,” Terry said. He was a good dancer,

that about him. I didn’t want him to

over, and you

“Never,” I snapped.

vehement rejection mattered

have the completed set.” He smiled to himself, a vile and twisted

it would be like, laying with

in my mouth. “I will never be

be mine, but you will be

“No.”

Sooner or later, by the King’s

will be forced out of this competition. Then, when you have nowhere to go, you’ll get desperate.

never turn to you

say that now, but what happens the next time Elva is sick? Without the palace’s protection.

of a live–in doctor.

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

venomous baritone.

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