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.

just talking about the dress,” Julian

my eyes because he had to

said, then trailed

“What?”

held my gaze for a

in your bra?” he asked.

on the shoulder. He laughed.

then I looked down, suddenly nervous. “Is it

he said.

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

really

it?” he asked,

another playful smack, and he

on, lovely. Our ball

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

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bound and determined to keep the mood light.

I look in my tuxedo,” Julian said.

fine,” I said. It was an obvious lie. We both knew

“I don’t need validation. I know I

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

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

anymore.

pair together,” Julian said. “We’ll be the talk of the event for sure. Romeo and

Romeo and Juliet,” I said.

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