Chapter 0365

Jane would never be able to hurt us again.

A soft knock sounded on the door. Then the guard calls through, “It’s Prince Julian.”

“Let him in,” I call back. I brushed a few hairs back from Elva’s face, gave her another quick kiss, then went to face my destiny.

Maybe that was too dramatic. For now, I was only facing Julian.

Even I could admit he looked handsome in his dark tuxedo. His bowtie was the same pastel yellow that made up the majority of my dress. This was part of our ploy as a couple – matching outfits.

“You look beautiful,” he said as I came close.

“The dress is gorgeous,” I agreed.

talking about the

eyes because he had to

said, then

“What?”

had a puzzled expression on his face. He held my gaze for a long

cuff in your bra?”

him playfully on the

down, suddenly nervous. “Is it

guessed,” he

I believed that, but it also seemed unlikely that Julian would attempt to foil our mission.

really did

else would you put it?” he asked, then

another playful smack, and

Our ball

I expected

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and determined to keep the mood light.

great I look in my tuxedo,” Julian said.

was an obvious lie. We both knew

“I don’t need validation. I know I look

distract me from my own fears with light–hearted flirtation and humor. It was ridiculous. But also… incredibly helpful. Despite myself, I couldn’t help but

scared, my heart racing, but at least my hands weren’t

anymore.

said. “We’ll be the talk of the event for sure. Romeo and his golden sunshine

and Juliet,” I said.

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