After a few days,

I get ready and hurry to Mia’s room. Alexander and Edward have arranged a dinner date for us, and they’ve instructed us we must be on time. So I don’t want to get late.

“Mia, you’re not dressed yet. We’ll be late.” I freak out as I find Mia doing her makeup.

“That’s what I want, Alice.” Her response leaves me puzzled.

“What do you mean?”

“I mean, I want us to be late and see how Edward will punish me.”

I shake my head. “But I don’t want to get late. I can’t make Alexander wait for me.”

“You’re so innocent, Alice. Sometimes being a...