Asmodyus’ P.O.V

My mind was too excited for me to rest that night. Once the boy I danced with rushed off in their carriage, I held the shoe close to me as I made my way around the corridor that led to the ball. I knew that if Malik saw me amongst the attendees he’d want my neck.

I walked swiftly to my chambers, hearing my mother following behind me. The two of us entered my room at once, and she quickly closed the door behind us. I could feel from her energy ...