Chapter 41

Standing in the middle of the room, I waited as Mhairi finished spraying my newly painted outfit with the chip-resistant substance. For a moment I shone, making the patterns look even more vibrant.

“What do you think?” I asked Yaru and Edward, who were also in the room.

“I wasn't sure you could pull off a design that blended your other two, princess, but that's one thought I've been proven wrong on today.”

I grinned until I noticed Daniel appear. It was only the third time I'd ever seen him in the court. He didn't say anything as I got down off the stool and took a deep breath.

“Is it time?” I asked. He nodded while everyone else looked to me. For a moment I didn't move. My stomach was tied in knots and had been since I'd woken from my unrestful night's sleep. Did I really want to do this? Could I really pretend to be a virgin again and then participate in the biggest sexual marathon of my entire life?

I didn't know for sure, but a part of me was curious. Although I'd been ushered into