hapter 34 Spring Gala  That Made My Brothers Weep  Sadie sent Katy and two of Alexander’s servants to man the stall, while she, Alexander, and his usual gang headed straight…

Chapter 33 The Plan  After witnessing the scene repeat several evenings, Zephyr tugged the reins and told Clifton, “Go find out what they’re up to.” He doubted any good could…

Chapter 32 Old Tastes  Zephyr tapped the packet of  andy, his long lashes casting shadows across his cheekbones and hiding the depth of his gaze. “I loved it as a…

Chapter 31 New Beginnings  Daisy sat, pondering, as her brush coaxed the faint image of a striking profile onto the paper.  The crown prince… Two more years had to pass…

“I’m keeping attitude,” Sadie said flatly.  As she heard those words, everything she’d wanted to say–the frustration she’d bottled up–just dissolved.  It felt pointless.  She used to cry, to explain…

Chapter 19  Sadie shook her head. “Just browsing. Right now, studying’s my top priority”  “Next week’s another exam,” he said. “If you make it into the top 100, I’ll let…

Lorena didn’t respond–just gave a soft, mysterious smile.  Meanwhile, Sadie was lying on her desk, eyes closed, trying to rest. She blocked out the chatter like it didn’t exist.  After…

By the time Sadie got home, it was already dark.  The butler stepped forward. “Your brothers and Ms. Houston are having dinner out with the others. They won’t be back…

Chapter 16  “I don’t want to go home yet. I’m looking for a quiet place to do homework.”  “Come with me.”  She hesitated for a second but eventually followed.  He…

Chapter 15  She kept her head down, quietly finishing her meal. No outbursts, no attitude, no drama.  Because none of it mattered to her anymore.  Once she was done, she…