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…

Julian to be Nicholas, and that

I smiled for real.

smile slipped. He blinked, his eyes wide for a moment. He

asking Nicholas things such as, ” Perhaps we can try again at dinner?” Or, “Would you like

gave no reply to either

stole looked as if he

away. He

I did, just smirked wider.

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

full of affection that I couldn’t

that I wanted

least, I was supposed to u

to dote all of i

looking at me like that? my affection onto Julian supposed

I needed to speak with him again. If he knew the danger he

the good of the kingdom, and all that…

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