He was entirely keeping his word when he’d promised to pretend the kiss never happened.

I needed to get better at doing the same.

I looked back to Nicholas, but a servant interrupted us next.

“Please excuse me,” she said.

“Nathan is calling everyone out onto the deck for a meeting.”

“He's not even wasting a moment,” Nicholas sighed.

“It will be okay,” I told him. “we'll find a way to keep relaxing... somehow. His expression was grim. He didn’t believe me.

Together, Nicholas and I met the others out on the back deck.

The camera crew had finished preparing and were now ready to shoot. I thought maybe they were going to capture the meeting, but Nathan, after glancing at all of us in our breezy cottons and linens, sent the crew down to film the ocean for cutaway shots.

all see, I have arrived with a camera crew,” Nathan said, when he had all of our attention.

opportunity to pass. This is your chance to have more intimate time with the camera, to let the folks at home know the real you.” I narrowed my eyes

course, we want you to showcase

Veronica and Jessica looked at each other. Both were wearing sensible floral dresses. Jessica had

girls,” Bridget said,

us a chance to show the princes what we are working with.”

prince isn’t

Joyce will see

enough to

insist that you wear your swimsuits as much as possible.” Veronica and Jessica looked at each other. Bother

girls,” Bridget said, smiling wide. “This gives us a chance to show the princes what we are working with.” Jessica frowned. “My prince isn’t here.” “prince Joyce will see the

perked. That seemed enough

spoke up once more, “The princes will also be expected to wear their swim trunks. No shirts, if you please. Our viewership will undoubtedly increase.” Beside me,

of Nathan, Julian tilted his head. “Guess I'm glad I've been working out.” I knew, for fact, that neither prince had anything to

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