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.

“I’m not just talking about the dress,” Julian said.

I rolled my eyes because he had to be kidding me.

“Though…” he said, then trailed off.

“What?”

He had a puzzled expression on his face. He held my gaze for a long moment, then his eyes started drifting down./

put the cuff in your bra?”

him playfully on the shoulder. He laughed.

then I looked down, suddenly nervous. “Is

he

wasn’t entirely sure I believed that, but it also seemed unlikely that Julian would attempt to foil our mission. If the

really

he asked, then

playful smack, and he laughed

lovely. Our

hallway. I expected his charm to dim, now that we were

1/3

and determined to keep the mood light.

didn’t tell me how great I look in my tuxedo,”

said. It was an obvious lie. We both knew it.

okay,” Julian said. “I don’t need validation. I know I

my own fears with light–hearted flirtation and humor. It was ridiculous.

was still scared, my heart racing, but at least

anymore.

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

and Juliet,” I said.

where Romeo falls

sun, you’ll

he can’t have,” Julian said. “That’s not so uncommon.”

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