Darkblood Academy: Book Three: Demons by G.K. DeRosa

Author:G.K. DeRosa [DeRosa, G.K.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Mystic Rose Press
Published: 2019-09-30T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 16

I stood in front of the gilded mirror as Mirila and Jezela packed away their makeup trunk. I gently swayed from side to side, entranced by the shimmery fabric clinging to every curve of my body. The silk glided over the floor, dancing across the plush carpeting.

The girls had transformed my unruly golden locks into a sophisticated up-do with a few tendrils framing my face. The smoky navy eye shadow and dark liner had bright blue flecks popping from my irises. Now I knew what Kimmie-Jayne felt like every time she attended one of the fancy balls on the TV show. I barely recognized the woman in the mirror.

My heart flip-flopped as thoughts of Ryder came unbidden. I wish he could see me like this. I could almost picture his onyx eyes blazing as they raked over me. No. I shook my head trying to dislodge the image from my mind. Ryder and I were over; he made it perfectly clear. Once I pleaded his case with King Elrian, we’d go our separate ways, and I’d be forced to forget about him.

Two sharp knocks at the door diverted my thoughts to the present. I spun toward the entrance as Mirila darted to the door. “May I, miss?”

With one last glance at the stranger before me, I nodded, folding my hands together to keep from fidgeting. As excited as I was about the ball, I was ten times more nervous.

Drake sauntered in, his platinum hair slicked back, bringing out the dazzling lilac of his eyes. His pale blue suit matched my dress perfectly, the narrow lines accentuating his broad shoulders and tapered waist. He looked every bit the regal prince with a white sash across his jacket displaying an array of gold and silver medals.

“You clean up nice.”

He quirked a brow, his gaze searing into me as it worked its way down my body. He licked his lips before clearing his throat. “I was about to say the same thing.”

Heat shot up my neck and settled over my cheeks. Had I actually impressed the frosty prince? The lilac cord around my heart flickered, a hint of emotion fluttering through the bond.

“Come. My mother will have our heads if we’re late.” He held out his arm, and I obediently weaved mine through it. Tonight we were on Drake’s home court, and if I wanted things to go smoothly, I could play the part of the compliant human friend.

After what felt like hours of traipsing through winding corridors, a melodic tune filtered down the hallway. The music made my head swirl, the harmonious sounds an unearthly melody.

I stopped halfway down the corridor and turned to Drake. “Is that faery magic?”

“Sort of. Our music can sometimes have an unusual effect on humans. It’s nothing dangerous; you may simply feel more relaxed and even a little giddy. It wears off quickly as you become habituated.”

Great, as if the faery wine and food weren’t enough, now I had to worry about the music too.

I squeezed his arm as he turned us toward the entrance to the ballroom once again.

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