Ruby

"You're a complete madman." Emily snaps, trying to yank the ring off to no avail.

"I'm not any crazier than you are." I stand up, walking over to her.

"No. No Jackson, do not try and convince yourself, or me for that matter that you are normal." She spits. "Because there is no way in hell I'm going to to ride off in the sunset with you in your delusional fantasy. Take the goddamn ring off, now."

I tower over her, casting a shadow on her face.

"Sorry darling, afraid I'm not going to do that." She looks startled by my condescending tone. "What I say goes, you've forfeited your input."

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Their secrets are all out in the open, and the inside of the palace walls is burdened with the mood of the Salem Witch Trials...

CHRISTOS is making a final attempt for a chance at the throne, pushing ALICE to be a perfect candidate for queen despite her still adjusting to her powers.

ADALIA has no time to reason with her parents, much too busy with the finishing touches of her wedding to LUCIFER, who has found a new reason to be anxious.

EMILY is insistent on holding on to bits and pieces of her past, pushing JACKSON's patience over the edge, especially with pressure from the Reed family for his proposal.

And the future heir for the throne is still up for grabs...