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./

cuff in your bra?”

playfully on the shoulder.

down, suddenly nervous. “Is it obvious? How could you

he said.

sure I believed that, but it also seemed unlikely that Julian would attempt to foil our mission. If

really

put it?” he asked, then waggled

playful smack, and he

lovely. Our ball awaits!“`

expected his charm to dim, now that we were

1/3

and determined to keep

tell me how great I look in

I said. It was an obvious lie. We

don’t need validation. I

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

heart racing, but at least

anymore.

look like quite the pair together,” Julian said. “We’ll be the talk of the event for sure. Romeo and his golden sunshine

mean Romeo and Juliet,” I

I prefer a version where Romeo falls for the morning light instead. It’s much easier than loving a

sun,

can’t have,”

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