Book 1: Friends and Enemies (2)

Ainslee

We chat for another hour or so. Most of the time, it is Annamarie talking and me listening, except for when she asks to hear what the rest of the castle looks like, which I describe the best I can. She also wants to know what the princesses are like. I tell her physical descriptions and that Sophia is very nice. I do not mention that Riley is the first of two vampires that tried to kill me today.

Annamarie is enthralled to hear about the lives of the royals. For a few moments, I almost think it might’ve been more suitable for her to be the princess and me to be the eternal blood donor, but I know I have a purpose for being where I am, and I don’t want to wish that away.

Even if it all goes away tomorrow, I’ve kissed a very handsome prince who seems to like me at least a little bit, and no one can take that from me.

Annamarie is describing her room to me when the door opens and a looming, recognizable figure walks in. A grin takes over