The Bartered Princess
Lady Jas
she lied, wondering if Miriam could detect her fast-beating heart.
“He will take care of you and be faithful. Did you know King Hubert has asked me to stay on? I love you so much, little one. Our chat the other day was long overdue.”
“Don’t, Mama, my head will swell,” she protested with a smile.
“Oh no, you’re not getting out of wearing the barbette. Not today, at any rate.”
“I wish things were different,” she murmured, fingering the fine cloth of her wedding gown.
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