In my ear. Julian quickly whispered, “Pretend you don’t care.”

It seemed like sound advice this time, so I tried to take it. I wasn’t a great liar, but then, this lie wasn’t

too far from the truth. Other than being a minor annoyance, this really wasn’t that big of a deal.

“It’s a beautiful dress,” I said. “1 wish even more people could be given the chance to wear it.”

“Charming,” the producer said with a smile. “A woman of the people.” He nudged the cameraman.”

Close in on Lilliana now. Let’s see if she has a response”

Rolling my eyes, I returned my attention to Julian

“Very good,” he said. “One way to win against the drama–seekers is to always feign indifference. With no

drama, they get bored and move on. Wearing the same dress to this banquet could be a front page story.

or something limited to a footnote”

“It doesn’t even deserve to be a footnote,” I said

Julian laughed. “True”

the royal family and the girls were

to claim the

of Lilliana’s hands in

This wasn’t anything unexpected. Despite our near–kiss, nothing had changed

was a prince in search of a mate, and Lilliana was

wearing a mask so thick no one could see through

would you do me the honor of joining me for a

not reach her eyes.

not wanting to draw attention to myself.

who was so fake, but it

wearing a mask? He had claimed that he was searching for the perfect Luna, not

perfect mate.

be the perfect

so miserable if he could not be

didn’t immediately notice

beside me. “What are you wearing to

girls joined in

ear my response.

weren’t supposed to share

Julian said from behind me. “If you will excuse us, ladies, Piper and I need to say a few quick words to my

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