One More Hot Contract with the Shadow Alpha
"The outfit wasn't exactly comfortable. Besides, it’s not like we are a real married couple, so... formalities seemed unnecessary once the cameras stopped."
I’m just stating facts, but for a fleeting, jagged second, I catch a flicker of something in his eyes. It isn't anger. It looks like a sharp, sudden disappointment—a shadow that crosses his features before his legendary poker face snaps back into place, harder than ever.
Did he expect me to stay in the silk? Did he want the "Luna" to wait for him? The thought sends a confusing jolt through my chest.
"You’re right," he says, his tone turning dry and clipped. "Formalities are for the audience."
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