Lily Hart’s POV I could barely breathe. The cold evening wind rushed through the garden, making the trees sway softly around us, but none of that mattered. The only thing I could focus on was Malik standing directly in front of me with those dark, intense eyes fixed on my face. My wig had slipped. Only for a second. But a second was enough to ruin everything. My fingers shook badly as I adjusted it quickly back into place. I prayed silently that he hadn’t noticed the blonde strands underneath. “Careful,” Malik said quietly. That deep voice did dangerous things to my body. Even after four months, my heart still reacted to him instantly. “I’m sorry, Your Highness,” I whispered while lowering my eyes. For a moment, neither of us spoke. The silence felt heavy. I could feel him studying me carefully, almost like he was trying to solve a puzzle. It made my nervous heat spread through my chest. “You are afraid of me,” he finally said. “No, sir.” A lie. I was
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