Falling for Lord Masquerade
I felt Masquerade catch my arm and steady me.
"Oh, dear me!" he laughed. His gloved fingers pushed the covering back above my eyes, "For shame, my sweet, you do let your mask slip."
The gentleman and lady with him regarded my intently, the gentleman with intrigue, the lady indifference. I felt confused and embarrassed.
"But, sir, I told you," I said, smoothing my hair, "I don't—"
I stopped. My fingers had brushed something on my forehead. It was not skin. It felt like...embroidery?! Trembling, my hands felt all over my face. Delicate, embroidered cloth covered my forehead, temples, and cheekbones.
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