Chapter 0220

Julian and I were on a couch in a sitting room, looking at each other. Julian had made himself

comfortable, bringing on knee up onto the cushion so he could more easily face me. I was sitting very still

with my hands in my lap..

I was still embarrassed about what had earlier happened with Nicholas. Both our bodies had responded

to the position we’d been in, with me on top of him. I could only thank my luck that Julian had no walked

in a minute or two earlier, or the teasing would have been relentless.

It was bad enough now, with the knowing smirk Julian kept flashing me.

“So,” I said, trying to get things back on track. “Mental self–defense.”

“Exactly. I’ve been thinking of the best way to help train you, and I’ve decided on role–play.”

I raised a brow. “Role–play?”

“I’ll pretend to be Terry and say all the terrible bullshit Terry would say, and you try to counter it. I’ll

correct you when you do or say something that I know would only encourage the asshole. This way, we

can help prepare you for your inevitable next meeting with him.”

sounded reasonable enough, though I shivered unpleasantly at the thought

I knew I would have to face him eventually. She’d seemed very interested in

events. Still, I wished I didn’t have

what happened before, when he’d tried to drug and assault

hands together

didn’t touch me, but he leaned closer. I trusted him,

just a game, and you can tap out at

to learn. I want

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neither Nicholas nor I am ever going to let him corner you like he did

were a kindness, but held doubt. The princes had

around me every minute.

be responsible for my own safety. And that meant learning how

“Ready?” Julian asked.

I nodded.

demeanor shifted in an instant. His brow lowered while his smirk sharpened. It was

channeling Terry

It was… unnerving.

me on the back of the couch. Then he leaned

breathe on my shoulder.

you tonight, Piper,” Julian said. “You’ve been strutting around like

show just for me.”

too real, too soon. I couldn’t move. I was locked in that moment with Terry, after he had

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