I had more or less the same footwear as her, curtesy of the royal family, so her insult to me was at its base incorrect. But, knowing we would likely be walking through the gardens, I had chosen leather ankle

I boots rather than frilly and frail pumps or sandals.

“Not all ladies‘ footwear is so delicate,” I said. “Perhaps it might have been wise to consider the location of our date and the weather before deciding what to wear.”

“A woman’s appearance is more important than her comfort.”

“Not if it’s so impractical she can’t even go on a date with her prince,” I said.

Olivia’s eyes narrowed. “There’s clearly much you do not understand about fashion or royalty.”

Nicholas sighed. “Actually, I would prefer you be able to go on this walk. If you prefer to wait here, you

can

Olivia’s smile twitched. Her face became redder and redder. “To spend time with you, Prince Nicholas, I will sacrifice my shoes.”

“I prefer whatever Prince Nicholas prefers,” Lilliana added, likely feeling excluded.

“Let’s just walk,” Nicholas said.

made a disgusted face but eventually

the fresh air,” Nicholas said. “It helps

fresh air,”

started, only to be cut

of freshly

Olivia a glare behind Nicholas’s back. That

like your own things,”

Highness,” Lilliana said,

fun off

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you love the clear sky, Sir? That color of blue is so beautiful.”

over there.” I pointed

horizon.

one asked you, Piper, Olivia said. “I

was I,” Lilliana said.

and turned to face us three. With

knows when to let others

meant no offense. You are, of course, correct in all ways.”

chin. She made no apologies, but

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