Chapter Forty-Two
Prince Cadoc
Things were different after Gwyneth told me that Crowe could have been Penelope’s uncle. I couldn’t look at her the same. She was like all the girls that had tried to coerce me into marrying them. The Prince Hunters that lurked the school. Except she was worse, because she had been placed there. Everything I wanted in a woman. Bright, beautiful, challenging. She didn’t cower when I told her to do something. I almost wished that she would fight me on this, instead of give in. There was a difference in her. I could see it.
She was hesitant.
Careful.
Aware of the situation. I hated that she was aware. I avoided her, and I avoided Gwyneth. I spent most of my time with Winnie and Eddie. After my encounter with Penelope in the cafeteria, I dared to cal
