Throne of Secrets (Prince of Sin, #2)

by Kerri Maniscalco

I looked like a Fae princess. My palms suddenly dampened. “It’s a bit much for dinner, isn’t it?” “Not at all. I totally get why Axton chose this for you.” “He chose it for Eden’s image,” I reminded her. “He’s hoping to make her look like a cosseted princess and her family worthy of a royal title if she wins.” “Say what you want, but that gown was designed for you, Adriana. Everything about it is you—the color, the way it looks like your Seven Sins costume.” A bolt of ice flew through my veins, ruining the moment. “Coincidence, I’m sure.” Ryleigh’s gaze ran up and down the dress. “Actually, not the Seven Sins costume. He made you look like a blade. Beautiful, but lethal. People will certainly be talking.” Before I could feign a fever and stay hidden up here until it was time to sneak away to the Seven Sins, Ryleigh spun me toward the door. A bead of trepidation rolled down my spine as I looked myself over once more. If Axton wanted to make me into a weapon, he must be anticipating a battle. But the question remained: was the war between us or was some new skirmish about to begin? “Ready to face the gossips?” Ryleigh asked with a wry smile. We were normally the gossips. I took a deep breath and nodded. “We’ll find out.”