MICHAEL

It's been quiet since the last few weeks, I've been expecting Grace’s retaliation but we hear nothing from her even when it's announced across the nation that her lover is dead but today is my engagement party and marriage to Aliana.

The ring feels heavier in my pocket than it should.

I stand at the edge of the room, champagne glass sweating in my hand, watching Aliana laugh with Jenna and Evera. King is between them, dressed like a tiny boss in an exquisite suit telling Ron very seriously that he’s “in charge of security today.”

My parents watch from across the room and smile proudly at me

I...