Chapter 0107

Piper and I both preferred monogamy. I doubted that had changed in the past three years.

Julian’s eyes sparkled with mischief. Tell her then. See what happens. She’s under my spell whether you

like it or not.”

“Fine.”

I walked Piper’s horse back to the stables, where a stable hand stood waiting to take over. After passing

him the reins, I continued on to the gardens where I knew Piper would be, with Elva, Susle, and Mark.

I found her quickly enough, playing tag with Elva in the grass. Piper would hurry to catch Elva, then slow

down at the last moment so Elva could make a daring escape! Elva giggled each time.

“Catch me, Mommy! Catch me!”

Piper laughed too, a bright and honest smile on her face that made my heart leap forward in my chest. I

placed my hand over it, willing it to slow.

saw her with such a joyful

usual bullshit, that idea

happiness? I cared for Elva, but this ran deeper than that. I could care for Elva without worrying overmuch about Piper dating Julian. But the thought of

made my stomach

someone else. Someone who wasn’t my no–good playboy

they deserve her? Would they treat her right? Would they make certain

this, every day for the rest of her

anyone did not settle comfortably within

to admit it, Julian was right. Despite all reason, maybe

true, I needed to learn to control myself, quickly. I was

no less than the full entirety of my heart I couldn’t be wasting portions of it pining

after Piper.

me, waving both arms.

had nearly caught her again.

been spotted, I walked closer, until Elva ran to safety behind my

  1. me.

hair had come undone from the tie at her neck. Her skirts had grass–stains along

had never looked so

okay with Prince Julian?” she asked

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