THE DEVIL'S KNIGHT

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ach him about the surprise engagement. He took matters into his own hands and called Lucas over to talk. They had a lengthy conv

d yesterday, or rather earlier this morning, as it's now 4 am. I'm still awake at this hour, trying to finish my assignment.

paper displaying my assignment - a design for a shopping mall. My professor had instruc

ng. My forearm glistened with gray graphite residue, and even my T-shirt bore traces of

ank top, I collapsed onto my bed without botherin

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aw shook me vigorously, her enthusiasm fo

groaned, rubbing th

ones," Madison chirped,

ttered, begrudgingly acce

stalgia in her voice. "The endless assignments, the late

I sighed, feeling a pang of sadness at th

ole new adventure," Madison reassured me,

smile, grateful

dy. Mom and Dad have something to tell u

a sense of unease

ibly have to say that requ

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ed on bowl of cereal and fruit for breakfast. I then proceeded to the living room, where I was greeted with warmth as my

om said, her voice

," I replied, retu

chimed in, pulling me in

d serious. "I heard about what happened

t. "Dad, please. Emmett already gave

ed. "And Aurora is happy with h

ession remained troubled, leaving me with a sense

g on the couch with a playing Skylar between them, their faces held a defeated look. I

nd. He is a great guy and won

. What's done is done."

e," he sa

getting engaged, send the guy to me for a talk otherwise no on

to him as his eyes softened a

out?" I asked pulling out, after a mo

another news for you." M

e guest over in the eveni

asked looking toward my

said with a gl

King is related to Wallace, so they are invited." My

om the other night?" I as

," Penelope conf

. He had initially seemed aloof, but then became surprisingly friendly, asking about my family and

, I turned to Mom. "So,

t seven in the eve

a dress," Mom

jeans and a shirt?" I ques

ou have to wear a dres

" I w

them, Ella," Aurora chime

d before my sis

a dress since you didn't br

"I'll be in my roo

I thought to myself, It's go