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.

not just talking about the

he had to be kidding

then

“What?”

my gaze for a long moment, then his eyes

the cuff in

him playfully on the

“Is

he said.

entirely sure I believed that, but it also seemed unlikely that Julian would attempt to foil our mission. If the cuff was obvious, he would let

he really did

you put it?” he asked, then waggled his

playful smack, and

on, lovely. Our

into the hallway. I expected his charm to dim, now

1/3

and determined to keep the

I look in my tuxedo,” Julian

was an obvious lie. We both knew it.

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

light–hearted flirtation and humor. It was ridiculous. But also… incredibly helpful. Despite myself, I couldn’t help but feel

scared, my heart racing, but

anymore.

“We’ll be the talk

and

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