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

because he

said, then trailed off.

“What?”

expression on his face. He held my gaze

cuff in your bra?” he

smacked him playfully on the shoulder. He laughed.

looked down, suddenly nervous. “Is it obvious? How could you

guessed,” he said.

attempt

he really did

would you put it?” he

smack, and he laughed again.

on, lovely. Our ball awaits!“`

expected his charm to dim, now

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to keep

I look in my tuxedo,” Julian

look fine,” I said. It was an obvious lie.

okay,” Julian said. “I don’t need validation. I

knew what he was doing: attempting to 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

but at least

anymore.

like quite the pair together,” Julian said. “We’ll be the talk of the

Romeo and Juliet,” I

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