Devastation: A Beauty and the Beast Novel (30 page)

“I agree,” I said to Alec’s observation.
Blye wouldn’t be happy until she was making gowns for the rich and
elite of Towdown, the center of trade. No, she wouldn’t even be
happy then. She’d want to become one of them.

For a moment, I felt pity for Blye. Her
search for material wealth and social standing wouldn’t bring her
happiness. Happiness wasn’t so easily obtained. It took kindness
and some true sacrifice, neither concept truly understood by my
sister.

I sighed and ran my fingers through the hair
at the nape of Alec’s neck. He glanced at me, a look so full of
longing and love that my pulse fluttered. His expression turned
knowing as I flushed and gave him a small, secret smile.

“Bryn, I think Benella is feeling a bit
worn. I’ll take her to her room to rest for a few minutes before we
join the feast.”

Bryn laughed and waved us ahead as Alec’s
stride lengthened.

“I’ll make excuses for both of you. Don’t
take too long.”

“No, not too long,” he said, pressing a kiss
to my cheek. “Just a lifetime.”

Well, Benella has her beast, and that’s the
end of their tale. I hope you enjoyed it!

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