Adelaide raised her glass to the crowd. The guests toasted the daughters, but her eyes stayed on him. Caylan managed a smile, but it was brittle. On the dais, the girls clapped and giggled as a juggler tossed fruit in the air. Nora squealed as an apple soared too high and landed in a wine goblet. Jasmine beamed with pride at the attention, and Louisa waved to someone across the room."Majesty," Adelaide said, brushing a kiss against his cheek. The scent of wine, jasmine, and amber clung to her. "I feel so tipsy...""I can see that. You've made quite a show of yourself tonight," he whispered. His words flowed as if they were both his and not his at the same time."And yet, you can't take your eyes off me. I know you like what you see," she said in her silky voice.Caylan felt the eyes on them. The court watched. Some laughed politely, others pretended not to notice. Adelaide leaned in. Her fingers slid up Alistair's thigh beneath the table."Ughh... Mother... What are you doing?"She g
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