“Cora, what the hell is going on? I demand, staring at my sister in shock and indignation. _ _ _
She has just broken into my suite and announced that I will not be wearing the dress that Did especially for tonight’s ball. She pulled the hanger out of my closet and threw the laundry bag aside, as if the dress inside wasn’t the same.the most expensive piece of clothing any of us have ever had.
“Just put on your bathrobe and sit down. The makeup artist arrives at any minute. Cora replies, with a devious and utterly unrepentant smile on her face. ” She’s moving around my dressing room, pulling up a chair in front of the dressing table.”, making room by moving boxes and suitcases. She moves around the room as if she owns the place. Normally, I wouldn’t mind that – since my sister is welcome to anything that’s mine – It’s his sneaky demeanor and knowledgeable looks that are driving me to distraction.
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“Makeup artist? ” I repeat, horrified. I gave up trying to follow her frantic movements, knowing I couldn’t keep up with her and that she wouldn’t stop even if I tried. “What are you talking about? I’m perfectly capable of doing myown makeup. ”
“Sure you can, but there’s nothing wrong with pampering a little once in a while. when . ” My sister replies, not giving me any more information about her strange behavior . She starts rummaging through my shoe rack, seeming to eliminate a number of options with a single look, including the heels I bought specifically for this event. I’m about to demand answers once more when the door opens and a new voice joins the confusion .
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“Don’t forget the hairdressers! Elizabeth sings, entering without warning and carrying three heavy-looking bags. “They want to start rolling it up before the makeup team takes over. Obviously she could hear our conversation before she arrived, and obviously she’s involved in whatever that plot is.
“Okay, stop! I cry, throwing my hands out in protest. The two women stop halfway, looking at me with Expressions of expectation . “One of you needs to tell me what’s going on, right now. ” I order firmly, trying tokeep my voice steady.
“Don’t worry, she’s never gotten along with surprises. ” Cora says to Isabel in a somewhat conspiratorial tone , as if I not even being here. Luckily she turns to me a second later, “Ella, everything you need Knowing is that there has been a small change of plans and we are here to ensure that everything run well . _ ”
“What a change of plans! I exploded, feeling more frustrated by the minute. “I’ve been planning this ball for weeks! I know all the details about the logistics , the decoration and the environment, the food ! I personally approved each _ _item on the menu, each flower going to the arrangements of Flowers – I’d know if anything had changed. Do you realize that I have teams of people working on this? You can’t just come in and change things at the last minute. ”
“Take a deep breath, dear. ” Elizabeth says, hanging the bags that weigh on her. _ _ _ ” It’s not last minute, we’ve been working on this for days. Also, Dominic doesn’t want you stressed, he’s just trying to do something good For you . ”
I gawk, cradling my belly. My first instinct is to laugh in their face if they think some days is time Enough to make big adjustments in this kind of event, but my wolf is more focused in the second half of Elizabeth’s statement. “Did Dominic arrange this? ”
“Well, technically we organized that. ” Cora corrects me, all smiling. “But we did it at his behest. We’re just fulfilling your wishes. Now calm down – if and try to have fun. ” _ _
As soon as I hear that my cowardly companion is behind this scheme, my wolf immediately cools down. _ _ My shoulders drop as the tension coursing through my body abruptly dissipates , disappearing as quickly as it emerged. If Sinclair is responsible, I know I’ll like this surprise. At the same time, my mind is spinning with questions. I’m not sure where he is at the moment, but I reach out to him anyway .
What are you doing? I ask suspiciously.
He must be close, because as soon as the message comes out of my head , his cozy laugh fills my senses. You’ll see, problem. Are you being a good girl and letting Cora and Isabel take care of you?_
You mean your evil minions? I snort, they’re taking great pleasure in fooling me , in fact they’re just asking towards be bitten .
No biting, little wolf. Sinclair warns, his tone sounding too forgiving for me to take seriously.
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The last couple of chapters have gotten sloppy, confusing her and him for she/her Sinclair is not a her. Isabel has changed her name to Elizabeth too. Making it hard to read. I’m loving this book, but I hope it goes back to its previous high standard!...