The Pure-Hearted Princess and the Kiss of Darkness
I drew a breath, tried to smile and my lips only trembled.
Just then, high heels clicked in the corridor short, sharp even on the stone floor.
The door opened again, letting in a sweet, cloying perfume and a chill, cutting voice:
"Oh… I heard our honored guest was injured."
Dane swept in. Soft brown curls like waves, a white fur-trimmed coat draped over narrow shoulders. Her smile was gentle; her gaze was a needle.
"I heard there was an intruder and someone got hurt. Such a pity it turned out to be Miss Majori," Dane said, lips curving. "And I hear she was quite the hero, she knocking out Brian's spy all by herself?"
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