Teach me to desire
Those two things are more real than this entire ballroom full of people.
Serena nudged me, pulling me toward the main stage area. “Stop lagging, Killian,” she murmured, still smiling for the distant cameras. “Show some enthusiasm. This is your kingdom, after all.”
“Enjoy the view, Serena,” I replied, matching her controlled tone. “It won't be yours for long.”
Her eyes flashed with true malice. “You think you know what’s coming, but you have no idea, darling. Zero idea.”
We reached the small velvet-lined parlor near the stage—the same room where I had made my final, futile plea. We had five minutes alone before the ceremony began. Mr. Hayes and Mr. Vance exchanged a final handshake and went b
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