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 dress,” Julian

my eyes because he had to be kidding

said, then

“What?”

my gaze for a long moment, then his

cuff in

playfully on the shoulder. He

looked down, suddenly nervous. “Is it

he said.

attempt to foil our

he really

it?” he

gave him another playful smack, and

lovely. Our ball awaits!“`

led me out into the hallway. I expected

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determined to

me how great I look in my tuxedo,” Julian said.

It was an obvious

I know

distract me from my own fears with light–hearted flirtation and humor. It was ridiculous. But also… incredibly helpful.

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

anymore.

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

mean Romeo and Juliet,” I said.

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