r, staring at her reflection lik

dipped low in the front. She had never worn anything like it. The diamon

said, turning awkwardly. "Peo

of the dress. "That's the point. You're not suppos

that what Damien

ight smile. "That's what

tal chandeliers bathed the room in golden light. Waiters glided past carrying champagne

n't sa

cameras flashed and whispere

art pounding so loud she c

ovies. And though Damien hadn't touched her more than to guide her with his ha

Damien?" she hear

an replied, clearly annoye

ans it's

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t it ev

tanding too cl

he way back to the man

led yours

id. "You don't l

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was a

ing stared at?"

him. "No. I'm

aring because they admire you. They're sta

tened. "Why would t

and why someone like me wou

u

s tone wasn't cru

in her throat. "Well, lucky fo

to look at her

nked. "I

dn't

eing through her, then leaned bac

r before he did. The driver opened the door for

hand, barking something in a low voice

ded insi

a had been. She climbed the stairs to her room, ki

didn't

ceiling, heart tangled in so

't touc

't kiss

already und