THE DEVIL'S KNIGHT

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e window. The brightness of the light made my headache worse, and I dogged my head, trying to shield my eyes with my

he club with my sisters, the dancing and drinking, meeting Asher and Tristan, and finally, witnessing Lucas's prop

to flood into the room. Hastily, I got up from the bed and made my way to the attac

No one even tried to remove my makeup, and now it is a perfect

che. Emerging from the bathroom, I dressed in a teal shirt, white shorts, and sandals, leaving my wet hair to cas

land, sipping on a cup of coffee. I made my way to

reeted cheerfully as I bus

y tone grumpy as I fill

she inquired, concern

trong black cup of coffee," I grumb

Penelope agreed, offeri

is Aurora?" I asked, pouring

ucas's place," Pe

ope at the island, feeling guilt

I took a sip of the coffee, hoping it would ease my pounding hea

ing," I admitted, lowe

Don't blame yourself. I'm sure they had a great night together,

ile, taking another sip of my hot coffee and

day, right? Who carried me to my

you to your room, and Athena chan

that," I mused, nodding thoug

turning red with a blush. Something seeme

n with our family for a long time. After breakfast, consisting of pancakes – Penelope with syr

swer it, and shortly after, my elder sister entered the living room, her heels in hand and h

she greeted us, tossing he

we both repl

lia?" she inquired, settli

asional poundings, otherwise I a

ght?" Penelope

s fine." She sa

d Emmett about your engage

but I'm gonna s

ently conveying that they weren't expecting anyone. I got up from my place and made my way to the entranc

in a tight bear hug from our guest. As I glanced outside, I saw my brother playfully rolling his

he hug, her hands resting on my sho

dison asked, emph

hat about yo

orkaholic husband," she said with a hint of exasper

re, Skylar was playing with Penelope on the couch, whil

and saw the tension between them. It was clear that my brother has

ed at me with a confused express

or her to take Skylar away as the

nd swiftly took

rother interjected sharply

t bring myself to meet his eyes, ins

ain, his baritone voice send

he did, it was like a volcano erupting

And yes, it's true," my siste

l me about it?" Emmett direc

replied, frustration e

at's going on?" Madison int

y else knew except for Penelope and Ophelia, who helpe

Aurora," Madison said

d downstairs to

Emmett

m congratulating her," M

ou help him?" Emmett tu

es her. You can't blame us for h

efore turning to

. Call Lucas and tell him he needs to talk to our parent

concerned about you."

g that this is going to be pret