His Father's Bride
My mind betrayed me, flickering to the dream that had haunted me all morning.
The book nearly slipped and William’s hand shot out, closing briefly over mine to steady it. “Careful,” he murmured.
Suddenly, I was painfully aware of how close he was. Close enough to see the faint crease near the corner of his eye. Close enough to feel the residual warmth between us.“I—thank you,” I said, lowering my gaze to the cover, desperate to distract myself.
"La Belle et la Bête," I read on the cover. A small smile tugged at my lips. “Beauty and the Beast,” I whispered.