Queen of Mirrors and Madness (Villains of Wonderland Book 1) by Jocelyn Keys

Author:Jocelyn Keys [Keys, Jocelyn]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2022-09-04T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 15

ADELAIDE

I close and lock the bedroom door, only to lean heavily against it afterwards. My eyes flutter shut with exhaustion, and my limbs hang listlessly by my sides as I take in the quiet around me. It’s most welcome.

My time spent in the mental facility provided a lot of solitude where I could be alone with my thoughts. Not my first choice, but at least it was peaceful, when I didn’t drudge up what little memories I had then. Now, having been around people nonstop for however long, I’m desperate to have some time to myself.

The strength of my legs dwindles, and I stumble to the bed, undoing the ties in the front of the corset. The dress cascades to the floor in a flurry of ribbons and lace. I step from it, relishing the light material of my undergarments. Well, my chemise.

Lucien didn’t give me any underwear when he presented the gown. Pervert.

I throw myself onto the fluffy comforter and sigh when the mattress cradles me as I sink into it. Baxter has good taste in furniture. If only he wasn’t such an ass.

His attitude toward me hasn’t softened one bit. It’s not my job to get him to like me, but things would be less stressful if he did.

However, he does want me.

As soon as I figure out how to use that to my advantage, he’s in for it. I suppose I’m similar to Nox: I don’t plan on playing fair. I’ve entered Wonderland at a disadvantage without having my memories.

At least, I think it’s an impairment. Part of me still isn’t sure. The vision of my time with Nox is something that could change my thoughts on the matter. After seeing that, I felt a connection to him.

Maybe Lucien was right. Our past experiences help make us who we are. So the question is: Who am I?

A humble human?

A powerful woman?

A princess of pleasure?

The answer rises from my intuition. All of them. That is who I am, a combination of Alice and Adelaide. The notion settles in my gut, the feelings of self-discovery comforting. No longer will I try to be something I’m not.

A pair of amethyst eyes float toward me from across the room. Inwardly, I smile at Nox’s appearance. “What are you doing here?”

The entirety of him materializes before me at the foot of the bed. He leans against the post, resting his shoulder there while regarding me in the dark. The only light in the room is a dimly lit lamp that was left on from earlier. It casts a gentle glow on the space, making it intimate.

“I’ve come to say goodbye,” he says, his tone threaded with regret.

My chest aches at the sound. “Why do you have to leave so soon? We just barely met.”

His lips twitch. “No, love. We didn’t just meet.”

“You know what I mean.” I drop my gaze to the comforter and trace the floral designs on it. “I’m not ready for you to leave.”

The admission leaves me in a whisper, having forced the air from my body.

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