ANNE

“ Put me down.” I sigh as we get close to my room.

My hands move to my cheeks to wipe the tears. It’s so weird to cry all the time.

“ Are you already done pretending? ” He turns his head at me, giving me a knowing look.

I gulp, staring at his face from so close. It’s strange that he, sometimes, figures things out without me having to tell him about what’s going on.

“ Did I pretend to be weak enough? ” I wonder if the Vampire King could see right through my dramatic crying as Zero can.