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”

and

throat to claim the attention

Lilliana’s hands in his

anything unexpected.

prince in search

if she was wearing a mask so thick no

joining me for a second date? Nicholas

her eyes. “Yes.

I did, too, not wanting to

but it wasn’t my place to say so. After

had claimed that he was searching for the perfect Luna,

perfect mate.

be the perfect

so miserable if he could not be

feelings, that I didn’t immediately notice the many eyes that had shifted to me and my dress.

are you

in eager to

ear my response.

pretty sure we weren’t supposed to share

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

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