Apprentice to the Villain (Assistant to the Villain, #2)

by Hannah Nicole Maehrer

She knew she was chaotic, but this was a bit much, even for her.

“Sometimes family isn’t a thing we are born into but a choice we make. Sometimes”—Evie smiled—“the people who love you most in your life are the ones who choose you.”

“Thank you, sir. That was… Are you all right?” “I’m thinking about death.” Her eyebrows shot to her forehead. “Oh my.”

“Remember when we hid them, Clare? He went ballistic.” “Because you were thieves! I bought them with my own money,” the boss grumbled, his black stallion chuffing like it agreed with him. Clare gave him an evil grin. “I thought you were a fan of theft.” He huffed. “Not when it’s something that’s mine.” Kingsley held up a sign that read, Lonely. Evie pouted and looked at the boss, her heart swelling at the possibility. “Is that why you have so many? You’re lonely in your bed?” The Villain ripped the sign away from Kingsley before plopping it in Tatianna’s pink-gloved hand. “Don’t be ridiculous.”

“I think I am very sad. But I won’t be forever.” Words to live by.