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Chapter 0120
“It wasn’t what it looked like,” I said on reflex. “You said before what you felt for Julian wasn’t serious,” he said. “It’s not.” Nicholas crossed his arms. His jaw tightened and he didn’t say anything else. I didn’t know what else to say, how to ease his worries, than to tell him the truth
Chapter 0121
It was much more difficult than I’d been expecting. I’d already gotten stuck twice. Susie was a patient teacher though, and kept a level head. She only giggled a bit when I’d fallen onto my backside, and not laughed outright. Plus, she helped me up right after. Nearby, the wolves Night and Silve
Chapter 0122
For a moment, I sat there in shock, looking at Elva and her wide, earnest eyes. Nicholas wasn’t exactly the last person I thought she’d say. He had been visiting her a lot lately; he always seemed to make time for her. But I would have thought Santa Claus or the Easter Bunny would have taken highe
Chapter 0123
One of the girls came close to me, peering at my selection. “Huh. I feel like you could have done better, Piper.” She was mocking me, which I would not dignify. “I’m quite proud of this actually.” “My friendly advice?” she said, smirking at me. I was fully prepared to ignore her, until I saw the
Chapter 0124
Nicholas’s mouth was so close. As I looked at it, he licked his lips. I licked mine in reply. We leaned closer, closer, dangerously close…Then the oven timer dinged.We immediately straightened, snapping away from each other. Nicholas turned, coughing into his hand.I reached for the oven mitts and
Chapter 0125
We continued to work throughout the day. When we finally finished, it was time for me to attend a banquet.Elva, who had been patient all day, complained loudly that she wouldn’t get to attend.“You’d hate it,” I told her, hoisting her up into my arms. “A bunch of stuffy people insulting each other
Chapter 0126
Whispers sounded around me, speculation on who was copying who. Lilliana and my dresses were similar enough that the rumor mill was working overtime. Especially with the addition of the children.The kids were now seated in their own private little table set up in the back of the room. They glanced
Chapter 0127
Utilize children? Elva was my daughter, not some prop!In my ear, Julian quickly whispered, “Pretend you don’t care.”“But, Elva…” I whispered back.He gave me a stern look, and I knew he was right. If I drew attention to myself, or to Lilliana, it would only create more attention. All I really want