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“He was telling her he loved her through the entire thing,” Fry was saying. “I was posted by the platform and could hear it the whole time. Even after she passed out, Woodwork was saying it.” Two maids hung on his every word, one tilting her head sadly. “How could the prince do that to them? They were in love.”

Carter Woodwork, the man you are….

The royals exited, the crowd dispersed, and a handful of guards were left to carry away the two limp bodies that seemed to lean toward each other, even in unconsciousness

Oh Marlee, Woodwork….

“What did you think I wanted?” I asked. She lowered her eyes. “America, what did you think I wanted?” I demanded. Everything about her demeanor gave her away. I’d never been so insulted. “In public? You thought . . . for heaven’s sake. I’m a gentleman!”

“What was that for?” Was that my voice? Really? I sounded like a five-year-old girl with a smoking problem. “If you lay a single finger on me, I’ll do worse!” “What?” “I said, if you—” “No, no, you crazy girl. I heard you the first time. But just what in the world do you mean by it?”

“ARE YOU SURE?” I ASKED. “Absolutely,” the courier said. “Not a single tear?” He grinned. “Not a one.”

“A few gone already, Your Majesty?” Justin asked, pouring my coffee. “You know, I once read a book about people who practiced polygamy. One man with several wives. Crazy. I was just in a room with eight very unhappy women, and I have no idea why anyone would choose that.” My tone was light but the sentiment was real.

“You are very kind, Your Majesty.” Yes. “And attractive.” Yes! “And thoughtful.” YES! I was grinning, looking like an idiot, I’m sure, so pleased she managed to see something positive in me after last night.

I wanted to make a good first impression with these girls—and a good second impression with one—and apparently I was convinced this all hung on picking out the right tie. I sighed. These girls were already turning me into a puddle of stupid.

I met both of their eyes, making sure they grasped the concept. “It would also behoove you to refrain from mentioning this to anyone. Understood?” They nodded, and I made my way to the main stairwell. As I walked I heard one guard whisper, “What’s behoove?” I rolled my eyes…

I slowly rose and went over to my desk. I could think of only one way to get this out of my system. Dear Adele, Can you keep a secret?

I FINISHED THE QUEEN NOVELLA
Clarkson was and is high key toxic
Amberly just had a crush and couldn’t see past it