cockroaches scuttling across my clothes. "What the

bes billowing behind them. My dad's eyes widened in alarm as he

eared in the doorway, her face a mask of concern

her hands clasped together. "I'm so sorry, Miss Alexandra. I didn't k

d to Zora, he

y unacceptable. How

dam," Zora said,

ing from the shock o

ught occurred to me. What if Davis was behind this? I knew it was

knew it would be difficult to prove, but I was determined to find a

n't it a little late to be putting on your pajamas?" he asked, a sm

I wouldn't be forced to wear my pajamas at thi

d the fridge and pulled out a beer, pop

came down the stairs, looking

headed?" I asked, a

ding planner," Roselyn replied

he didn't like the idea of his mom getting rema

aid, ignoring Davis's reaction a

e over to m

fa

voice gentle. "I have some clothes in my wardrobe

aid, my voice fu

at, he and Roselyn left the room. I took a sip

Davis demanded, his tone broo

r flaring. "I'm not your persona

," he said, his voice cold and hard. "All the other sta

d of slave. I glared at him, but he didn't seem to care. Instead, he

o let Davis get the better of me. I was going to make h

hen carefully placed them on a tray. I carried the tray to his r

e tray on his bedside table. "You

e picked up a fork and scooped up a bite of the scrambled eggs, then put

?" he sputtered, his ey

, feigning innocence. "I'm so sorry. I

eal" I laughed mischievous

y had finally arrived, and I couldn't help but feel a sense of dread. I watched as Summer

as she dressed my hair into buns ponytail. She

is married

The thought of that, suffocated me more th

I could tell summer was trying to be optimistic, but I k

ock on the door. Zora pok

ants you downstairs. The c

oom, I did my best to put on a brave face. I knew that the next few hours would be so

r of voices coming from the ballroom. I took one last

st. But then I saw my father, and he gave me a smile that melted aw

s seated right in one of the chairs, looking all dazzling in his black suit, he frowned, h

in a loving gaze. As they recited their vows, I couldn't help but feel a sense of happiness for

for them, and yet so sad for myself. The officiant announced

selyn's hand and led her to the dance floor, swaying to the music. The

rk-haired man who seemed to make her laugh. I

my shoulder. I turned to see Davis

ce confident and smooth. What was

th him. I didn't want to be anywhere near him. But I also didn't want to make a scen

ble. I could feel Davis's eyes on me, his hand gripping mine tightly. Suddenly, the music chang

d me close, his body pressed against mine. I could feel his breath on my neck

I felt my stomach churn, my skin c

come you with a dance. Welcome to hell, stepsister." He sm

hat maybe we could coexist, but it was clear t