Chapter 0359

Slowly, Julian moved his arm forward, placing his hand onto my shoulder instead.

In my head, I commanded myself, Don’t go stiff. Don’t go stiff. Don’t go stiff.

If I cared for Julian romantically, I would be pleased by this clear sign of ownership and affection. So I tried to play the part and smile. It felt uneasy on my lips.

God, I was such a terrible liar. The cameras were likely capturing my awkwardness.

I had to try harder. I really had to sell my feelings for Julian.

I took a breath, giving myself a moment to think. If Nicholas had done this instead of Julian, how would I have reacted?

It wouldn’t be the same, but if I was playing pretend…

that

I smiled for real.

slipped. He blinked, his eyes wide for a moment. He swallowed hard.

we can try again

reply to either of those questions.

stole looked as if he wanted to take Julian’s head

away. He

I

second more, and Nicholas’s gaze slid to me instead. It instantly softened. My heart turned to goo at the

so full of affection that I couldn’t look

that

least, I was supposed to

was my plan to dote all of

me like that? my affection

with him again. If he knew the danger

good of the kingdom, and all

1/2

was officially over. When both Julian and Olivia were pandering to

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