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.

to affect me so readily. Yet when I saw her with such a joyful expression, all I could think of were

bullshit, that idea held a ring of honesty.

did I care so much about Piper and her 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 the

my stomach churn.

dated someone else. Someone

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

for the rest of

of Piper with anyone did

admit it, Julian was right. Despite

to control myself, quickly. I was in this

of my heart I

after Piper.

Elva called to me,

caught her again.

closer, until Elva ran to safety behind my legs. Piper stopped in

  1. me.

Some of her hair had come undone from the tie

had never looked so beautiful.

go okay with Prince Julian?” she asked

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