Loren’s first instinct was to deny it.“I don’t love him,” she started, then stopped.The Prince’s expression was gentle. He wasn’t accusing her. He was simply stating a fact.“How?” she managed finally. “How could you possibly know that?”“Because I’ve been watching you,” he said simply. “Both of you. For weeks now.”Loren felt heat rise in her cheeks.“There’s nothing between us,” she said, but even to her own ears it sounded hollow.“Loren.” The Prince’s voice was patient. “I’ve seen the way you look at him when you think no one is watching. I’ve seen the way he looks at you.”He offered a small, sad smile.“I’m the one who suggested Alix should serve as your personal bodyguard. I hoped that what was developing between you would become impossible to ignore. I hoped...” He paused. “I hoped you would choose him.”The admission hung in the air between them.“You wanted me to break the betrothal?” Loren said slowly. It had never occurred to her that the Prince himself might be looking
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