Dimitri had spent the morning acting like the perfect partner. He personally chose an outfit for the night, a stunning dress that felt more like a queen’s regalia than a party outfit. Before he left, he promised he would be back early to escort me personally.
“Wait for me,” he had said. “Tonight is a special moment for us.”
So I waited. I sat in the room for hours until the sunset faded and darkness took over. The excitement I felt started to curdle into a familiar disappointment. I didn't know why I trusted that he would actually take me out, especially since he hadn't let me leave the grounds once since I arrived.
“Where is he?” I asked when I finally sought out Darius.
As I expected, he immediately made an excuse. “He’s tied up at the moment. He will be here soon, Yena. Just… wait a
