Love's eternal blaze

ing more than to blend into the background at the grand dinner her foster parents had arranged, even planned her escape from it entirely, an early retreat back to her isolated corner of the famil

it's way under the table. She could feel his hands trailing on her thighs in a way that made her stomach twist while she tried as much as she could to keep a straight face praying that no one that the table would notice. She desperately wanted t

er. She mumbled an quiet excuse, something about wanting to use the restroom and pushed back her chair, standing up. Her heart

a shaky breath. She stepped up to the mirror and star

tist that was designed to complement the fancy dress

thiest real estate moguls had adopted her. The Reid family was a household name, one that demand respect and opened doors as the family owned half qu

r Adele lucky but it

ccessory, a pawn for her father's polished public im

er acknowledged her as a member of the Reid except it was for the public show. Eventually, Adele learned to isolate herself from the family as much as she could. Living in the same house did not make it harder because

allowed to shine. She had to isolate herself, to disappear even when she was expected to be present. She'd built a shell to pro

ashed water on her and dabbled it with a towel before moving to open the door. Elena, Adele's foste

u're doing Adele?" Elena asked,

use the..............

she examined Adele's face,

face? Why is your make

had makeup on when she had

hame but she resisted th

sigh. She kept her expression as neutral as she could but inside, a part o

d her. " Get her fixed and back to the dining area in two minutes."

nd was ushered back to the dining area in no time where Tristan's eyes followed her every steps as she made her wa

gers lightly caressing her hands

long?" He asked i

his hot disgusting breath fanned her neck. She tried not to cringe as she knew she was being watched. She detested the smell of garlic and

h her hands away. She wanted nothing more than to shove him back, t

any sign of rebellion. Adele swallowed hard, trying to mask her repulsion, knowing she had no choice bu

ion." She felt the gra

p." Adele answered, feeling the

look good

u w

ed a smile