In the aftermath of the Autumn Festival, Cassie must face the wrath of her peers, but perhaps even more frightening, she must face Prince Coleman again. Fortunately, Cassie has a cute butler on her side...and a few new friends.
And now the snake had successfully snarled around my throat, choking my words.
"I don't remember," I lied.
"I don't believe you," Mercucio pushed.
"I think I had a stomach ache or something."
"Then why was Coleman so frustrated the whole day?"
"I don't know. Maybe he was mad that I didn't pack up the tent."
"My servants did that for him."
"Then, he had to carry the equipment?"
"No, it certainly wasn't that."
"How am I supposed to know why he was upset?" I cried.
"Why did you leave early, Cassie?" Mercucio pressed.
"I—it was, it was complicated. If you have to know, my relationship with Prince Coleman is very complicated, alright?" I blurted out. "And—and I don't need things to be more complicated now. All that matters now is that I don't mean anything to him, understand? I'm dating someone else now and I really like him and that's what matters. So whatever may or may not have passed between Coleman and I in the past—it's over."
Mercucio didn't respond for a second. "Alright," he said, sounding intrigued. "Sorry to be so pushy, but I've been trying to figure you two out for some time now."
I scowled. "Why don't you go harass Coleman about it then."
"Oh trust me," Mercucio said, and I could hear his Cheshire grin. "I will."
"Wait," I started. "I didn't actually mean for you to—"
"By the way," he interrupted. "I liked your latest Instagram photo." And with that, he hung up the phone.
I tried to call Mercucio back, but he didn't answer. I didn't need him poking and prodding Coleman.
Whatever, I thought, turning to my side. It doesn't matter anyways.
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Late that night, Madeline texted me that her date went very well, and she'd give me more details the next time she saw me.
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