“You need to eat something.” Nina knelt beside the couch. She pressed a wrist to my forehead and frowned. “Be right back.” My eyes fluttered closed, and I focused on regaining my breath. My heart was racing, making me realize how very out of shape I had gotten since I put training, and basically al

I woke to a fresh wave of disappointment in the morning, shivering awake in the cold, realizing as I came to consciousness that I was still alone. Before I could forget, I sat up and took another pill immediately. I took a bath next, letting myself soak in the lavender-scented, piping hot water unt

Alexander I returned to the palace after dark. I figured Fiona may be asleep already, but still, my blood ran warm with anticipation as I continued thinking about what to say to her. How to account for my outburst and my absence these past few days, when finally we were face to face again. I worke

He cleared his throat, stroking the top of my hand with his thumb. “I’m… I’m going to do better,” he finally said, his eyes still gazing down the length of the table at nothing. “I’ll be here with you more, if that’s what you need.” “It’s not just about what I need,” I replied. He looked at me then

Fiona Alexander said he had business matters to attend to in the city and needed to leave for a few hours. His eyes were narrow and solemn as he told me he would be back to join me for dinner in the evening. He had not apologized for leaving me alone here for days. But I knew better than to expect