Chapter 98 98- Assume Interest Means Danger.
LOTTIE
I shuffle back to the table, hot chocolate in hand, still feeling a little too warm and trying very hard not to think about the fact that Kie is walking right behind me. Thankfully, Nell and Quinn seem to have found something else to occupy themselves with while we were gone. Nell is prac...
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Chapters
1. Chapter 1 1- Every Rule Has Exceptions. You Are Not One Of Them.
2. Chapter 2 2- Names matter. Yours especially.
3. Chapter 3 3- Fae Lie Less Than Humans, And Deceive More.
4. Chapter 4 4- Ask Yourself, Who Benefits From This Interaction?
5. Chapter 5 5- Be Boring When Possible. Be Confusing When Not.
6. Chapter 6 6- Never Allow A Fae To Define When A Promise Is Complete.
7. Chapter 7 7- If A Fae Smiles At You, Something Just Became Your Problem.
8. Chapter 8 8- Just Because Someone Asks A Question, That Does Not Mean You Must Answer. 
9. Chapter 9 9- Never Insult A Fae’s Garden. Never Praise It Too Much Either.
10. Chapter 10 10- Never Accept An Agreement While Under glamour, Thrall, Or Emotional Distress.
11. Chapter 11 11- Do Not Agree To Dance With A Fae.
12. Chapter 12 12- Do Not Say ‘Yes’ Outright.
13. Chapter 13 13- Complimenting Appearance Invites Comparison.
14. Chapter 14 14- If You Forget Your Name, Leave Immediately.
15. Chapter 15 15- If A Fae Looks Ordinary, Panic Quietly.
16. Chapter 16 16- Do Not Criticize The Cook. Do Not Compliment The Cook Either.
17. Chapter 17 17- Be Wary Of Fae Drink.
18. Chapter 18 18- Beware Trickery, Fae Cannot Speak A Lie, But That Does Not Prevent Deceit.
19. Chapter 19 19- A Fae Who Insists They Cannot Enthrall You Is Attempting To Do So.
20. Chapter 20 20- Always Leave By The Same Path You Entered.
21. Chapter 21 21- Social Cues Are Optional If You Don’t Care About Them.
22. Chapter 22 22- Never Promise Effort, Promise Outcomes Only If You Are Certain.
23. Chapter 23 23- Never Answer Hypothetical Questions.
24. Chapter 24 24- Milk Left Out Overnight Is An Offering, Not A Bribe.
25. Chapter 25 25- Never Assume Cruelty Means Hostility.
26. Chapter 26 26- Always Read The Fine Print. Especially If There Is None.
27. Chapter 27 27- Power Hoarded Is Power Hunted.
28. Chapter 28 28- Iron Is A Useful Deterrent For Fae.
29. Chapter 29 29- Do Not Assume Politeness Means Safety.
30. Chapter 30 30- Never Eat Food Prepared Solely For You.
31. Chapter 31 31- Never Drink While Being Watched Closely.
32. Chapter 32 32- Never Allow A Fae To Introduce You.
33. Chapter 33 33- Never Accept A Nickname Given By A Fae.
34. Chapter 34 34- Attention Given Repeatedly Is A Choice.
35. Chapter 35 35- Refusing Food Is Safer Than Accepting Hospitality.
36. Chapter 36 36- If A Fae Smiles First, You Are Already Too Late.
37. Chapter 37 37- Avoid Answering Questions While Laughing.
38. Chapter 38 38- Smiling Can Be A Weapon.
39. Chapter 39 39- Silence Is Not Consent.
40. Chapter 40 40- Never Follow Lights That Move Away From You.
41. Chapter 41 41- Grief Attracts Predators.
42. Chapter 42 42- Never Ask A Fae What They Want From You.
43. Chapter 43 43- Spoken Deals Favour The Quietest Voice.
44. Chapter 44 44- Do Not Trust Paths That Appear Suddenly.
45. Chapter 45 45- A Fae’s Smile Is Never Just A Smile.
46. Chapter 46 46- Always Know Where Your Shadow Is.
47. Chapter 47 47- Fear Is Negotiable. Panic Is Not
48. Chapter 48 48- Never Allow A Fae To Lead You By The Hand.
49. Chapter 49 49- Ordinary Is Never Accidental.
50. Chapter 50 50- Thrall Fades Faster If The Fae Is Distracted Or Angered
51. Chapter 51 51- If The Air Smells Sweet, Stop Breathing Deeply.
52. Chapter 52 52- A Gift Now Is A Debt Later.
53. Chapter 53 53- If A Fae Calls You Fascinating, Run.
54. Chapter 54 54- If A Fae Warns You, Listen Carefully. If A Fae Reassures You, Leave Immediately.
55. Chapter 55 55- Names Rot In Fairy Rings. So Do People.
56. Chapter 56 56- Never Say ‘I Owe You.’
57. Chapter 57 57- Ask For Time. Then Ask What Time Means Here.
58. Chapter 58 58- Assume Kindness Is Strategic.
59. Chapter 59 59- Assume Every Gift Is A Trap.
60. Chapter 60 60- Discomfort Is Not A Boundary Unless It’s Enforced.
61. Chapter 61 61- Never Bargain For Beauty.
62. Chapter 62 62- Avoid Saying ‘Just,’ ‘Only,’ Or ‘For A Moment.’
63. Chapter 63 63- Never Accept A Title You Did Not Request.
64. Chapter 64 64- Compliments Are Contracts In Disguise.
65. Chapter 65 65- Be Careful Of Fae Parties.
66. Chapter 66 66- If A Fae Renames You, Don’t Correct Them, Because Names Have Power.
67. Chapter 67 67- Never Follow Music You Didn’t Start.
68. Chapter 68 68- Never Accept Drink Directly From A Fae’s Hand.
69. Chapter 69 69- If Lost, Stay Put. If Found, Leave.
70. Chapter 70 70- If Invited Once, Refuse. If Invited Twice, Run.
71. Chapter 71 71- If They Ask What You Are, Lie Carefully. If They Already Know, Lie Better.
72. Chapter 72 72- Never Attend A Fae Party Alone.
73. Chapter 73 73- If A Fae Appears Unusually Captivating, Assume Thrall And Disengage Immediately.
74. Chapter 74 74- Never Agree To Terms Spoken During Celebration, Music, Or Dancing.
75. Chapter 75 75- Never Linger After Being Dismissed.
76. Chapter 76 76- Resist The Urge To Explain Yourself.
77. Chapter 77 77- Never Accept An Agreement Without Stating How It Can End.
78. Chapter 78 78- If A Fae Laughs At YourJ, Stop Talking. If A Fae Doesn’t Laugh, Stop Talking Faster.
79. Chapter 79 79- Do Not Flirt With The Fae. They Flirt Back Harder.
80. Chapter 80 80- Treat Consistency As A Choice, Not Coincidence.
81. Chapter 81 81- Being Loved By A Fae Is Not A Private Matter.
82. Chapter 82 82- Prolonged Eye Contact Can Be Interpreted As Interest.
83. Chapter 83 83- Words Written Down Gain Power.
84. Chapter 84 84- Never Assume Embarrassment Discourages Them.
85. Chapter 85 85- Never Accept ‘Harmless Curiosity’ As Justification.
86. Chapter 86 86- If A Fae Loves You, Everyone Else Should Worry.
87. Chapter 87 87- If A Fae Is Devoted To You, Expect Casualties.
88. Chapter 88 88- Wear Iron Subtly. Flaunting It Is Rude.
89. Chapter 89 89- Never Say ‘I Could Get Used To This.’
90. Chapter 90 90- The Fae Like Rules, But They Adore Loopholes.
91. Chapter 91 91- Do Not Confirm Personal Details Unless Necessary.
92. Chapter 92 92- Never Expect A Fae To Arrive Early By Accident.
93. Chapter 93 93- Never Give Up A Nickname You Like.
94. Chapter 94 94- Never Assume A Fae Is Joking. Especially When They Are Smiling.
95. Chapter 95 95- Avoid ‘Little Witch’ At All Costs. Avoid ‘Dear’ Even More.
96. Chapter 96 96- Do Not Blush At Fae Compliments. It Encourages Them.
97. Chapter 97 97- If Drink Is Offered, Insist On Pouring It Yourself.
98. Chapter 98 98- Assume Interest Means Danger.
99. Chapter 99 99- If A Fae Wants You, Someone Else Will Lose Something.
100. Chapter 100 100- Never Assume Guests Are Free To Leave.
101. Chapter 101 101- Silence Is Safer Than Incorrect Speech.
102. Chapter 102 102- Fixing Problems Creates Ownership. Ownership Creates Obligations.
103. Chapter 103 103- Pay Attention. Missing Details Are Rarely Accidental.
104. Chapter 104 104- Never Confirm Or Deny Guesses About Your Name.
105. Chapter 105 105- Never Ask For A Fae’s True Name Unless Prepared To Deal With The Consequences.
106. Chapter 106 106- Never Joke About Names. Humor Does Not Void Binding.
107. Chapter 107 107- Never Speak Your Full Name In Fae Territory, Even If Alone.
108. Chapter 108 108- Left Is Not Always Left.
109. Chapter 109 109- Leaving Without Goodbye Is Rude, But Safer.
110. Chapter 110 110- Survival Is Not Success. Escape Is Not Freedom.
111. Chapter 111 111- Do Not Agree While Tired.
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