Book 1: Schemes

Emily

“That stupid bitch!” I mutter to myself as I head back to my room to change clothes.

Martha and Beatrix are right behind me, agreeing with my every word, as well they should, but there’s nothing they can say to make me feel better.

I know who the girl was. Hell, the entire kingdom knows. I was there when she was presented to everyone. I stood in the back, near the four Alphas, my four Alphas, at least, that’s how I liked to think of them. This stupid bitch probably thinks of them as hers.

I can’t wait to see her face when she finds out how fucking wrong she is!

Back in my room, I find another gown and change into it quickly, downing another glass of wine before I leave the room. I’m late now, and my cousin, King Gene will not appreciate that. But I’ll just tell him the truth: that stupid little twit of his got in my damn way.

“All right,” I tell the others, checking myself out in a full-length mirror one more time. I look gr